Manager, Labor Rights

Summary
We are seeking a confident, collaborative, and solutions focused Manager, Labor Rights to support the execution of Novartis global labor rights program, with a focus on India and the broader Asia Pacific Middle East and Africa (APMA) region
This role will support labor rights and raw material certification risk assessments & due diligence for external partners; drive mitigation efforts and contribute to the development of the Labor Rights (LR 2
0) program
The role will also support in meeting our corporate responsibility under Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD), particularly focused on supply chain risks beyond primary Tier 1 partners
This is an execution-focused position, requiring strong project management, stakeholder engagement, and hands-on experience in operationalizing labor rights standards in Novartis value chain
About The Role
Key Responsibilities
Lead risk assessments & due diligence on labor rights and raw material certification for all in-scope external partners, including creating, tracking and closing mitigation actions/corrective action plans (CAPAs), in line with Novartis global labor rights risk management protocols and international human rights standards
Deliver capability-building programs for external partners using a maturity model framework
Provide targeted training and guidance to internal stakeholders viz
Procurement, Business Owners, Legal and other relevant functions to embed labor rights due diligence into business processes
Support the deployment of risk tools (e g, worker voice, grievance mechanisms) to enhance labor rights risk assessments & remediation
Investigate and resolve relevant SpeakUp cases related to external partners
Track and report relevant program KPIs and maintain labor rights data for reporting and continuous improvement
Support implementation of labor rights-related projects and activities identified through CSDDD gap analysis, especially in the APMA region
Contribute to relevant CSDDD workstreamsespecially Assessments, Risk Mitigation, Remedy, and Stakeholder Engagement
Actively support the broader Human Rights team strategy and cross-functional projects
Qualifications & Experience
Degree or equivalent experience in law, human rights, supply chain management, international relations, international development, or related fields
Experience in labor rights risk management, including hands-on engagement with external partners on labor rights compliance with international labor standards
Familiarity with international labor standards (e g, ILO Core Conventions, UNGPs, OECD Guidelines) and CSDDD
Strong analytical skills to translate data into clear, actionable insights
Fluency in English; additional languages relevant to the APMA region are a plus
Key Attributes
Strategic & Analytical: Comfortable interpreting risk data and identifying trends to inform decisions
Collaborative: Builds strong partnerships across internal stakeholders and external partners
Agile and proactive: Responds quickly to evolving priorities, anticipates issues, and drives practical solutions
Effective Communicator: Clear, persuasive, and audience appropriate
Results-Oriented: Owns deliverables end-to-end and thrives in a fast-paced environment
Structured: Manages multiple workstreams with clarity and discipline
Commitment to a people-first, risk-based approach that prioritizes worker well-being
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Commitment To Diversity And Inclusion
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Why Novartis: Helping people with disease and their families takes more than innovative science
It takes a community of smart, passionate people like you
Collaborating, supporting and inspiring each other
Combining to achieve breakthroughs that change patientslives
Ready to create a brighter future togetherhttps://www novartis com / about / strategy / people-and-culture
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