About the Role

Location: Basel, Switzerland #LI-Hybrid

Getting people the medicines they need presents a series of complex challenges that can only be overcome with curiosity, determination and the support of a strong, united team. Join us and you can be part of that team.
As the Head Legal, Secretary Pension Fund Board of Trustees, you will carry out the statutory activities of the Pension Fund in accordance with legal and regulatory requirements including accounting, controlling, financial and statutory reporting and information

Your key responsibilities:

• Support plan changes and maintenance of pension scheme in line with personnel policy of the Company
• Ensure compliance with all legal and Board-issued requirements
• Ensure safe and efficient asset management as a member of the Investment Committee
• Analyse and follow-up on legal developments and ensure impeccable application within the Pension Funds
• Continuously train and advise the Pension Funds’ associates, members of the Boards of Trustees, company representatives and insured members and pensioners according to their respective needs
• Organize and moderate meetings and workshops of the Boards of Trustees
• Represent the Pension Funds in legal matters and maintain contact to authorities
• Act as Secretary and member of the Novartis Pension Board

Diversity & Inclusion / EEO

We are committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams representative of the patients and communities we serve.

Role Requirements

Essential Requirements:
• Several years of practical experience as a lawyer, preferably in the field of occupational pensions or another branch of social insurance
• Degree in law (BLaw, MLaw, lic. iur.) and/or other further legal training with a comparable focus
• Proficiency in German and English (written and spoken)
• Efficient, precise and structured way of working with a flair for figures
• Collaborative and solution-orientated personality with a strong service mentality
• Knowledge in the field of investment management paired with strong negotiating skills and experience and joy in giving trainings and facilitating workshops

Why Novartis?
Our purpose is to reimagine medicine to improve and extend people’s lives and our vision is to become the most valued and trusted medicines company in the world. How can we achieve this? With our people. It is our associates that drive us each day to reach our ambitions. Be a part of this mission and join us! Learn more here:

You’ll receive:
You can find everything you need to know about our benefits and rewards in the Novartis Life Handbook.

Accessibility and accommodation
Novartis is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to all individuals. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the recruitment process, or in order to receive more detailed information about the essential functions of a position, please send an e-mail to [email protected] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Please include the job requisition number in your message.

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Head Legal, Secretary Pension Fund Board of Trustees (80%)