Manager of Intellectual Property and Legal Innovation Projects & Systems / Manageress of Intellectual Property and Legal Innovation Projects & Systems

Job ID

REQ-10066837

Dec 01, 2025

Switzerland

Summary

We are seeking a dynamic leader to implement and execute Legal and Intellectual Property (IP) technologies and strategies. You will collaborate across Novartis in a multi-functional IP and Legal Innovation Project Management Office, leveraging technology to enhance operational efficiencies and productivity.

Location: Basel, Switzerland, or Prague, Czech Republic (Hybrid work model)

About the Role

Key Responsibilities:

• Partner with Legal and IP teams to optimize technologies and processes, driving efficiency and innovation.
• Serve as the system expert for IP and Legal applications, ensuring compliance with global standards (SOC, ISRM, DP) and providing a point of contact.
• Manage vendor relationships to ensure timely, high-quality support and service delivery.
• Act as the liaison between IT and Legal/IP functions, aligning policies, procedures, user expectations, and technical requirements.
• Lead IP and Legal technology projects from scoping to delivery, including documentation, stakeholder presentations, and quality assurance.
• Champion change management for new technology rollouts, ensuring smooth adoption across teams.
• Contribute to the IP and Legal Technology and Innovation Strategy, staying current on emerging tools and recommending value-adding solutions.
• Oversee support models and access rights for legal and IP systems, ensuring operational excellence.
• Develop dashboards and reports, deliver user training, and continuously improve tools based on feedback.
• Drive innovation initiatives, including AI and automation, to enhance productivity and legal service delivery.

Essential Requirements:

• University degree in Project Management, IT, Law, or a related field.
• Proficiency in English, both written and spoken.
• Proven experience in Legal Innovation or Legal Operations.
• Solid knowledge of SQL.
• Strong accountability and ability to manage cross-functional responsibilities.
• Familiarity with the pharmaceutical industry and business environments.
• Demonstrated expertise in operations and end-to-end project execution.
• Business-oriented mindset with a focus on value creation.
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Commitment to project excellence and continuous improvement.

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Novartis is committed to fostering an outstanding, inclusive work environment with diverse teams that are representative of the patients and communities we serve.

Accessibility and Accommodation

If you require reasonable accommodations due to a medical condition or disability for any part of the recruitment process, please send an e-mail to inclusion.switzerland@novartis.com (for Switzerland) or di.cz@novartis.com (for Prague). Kindly include the job requisition number in your message.

Local Benefits

Prague: Monthly pension contribution matching your individual contribution up to 3% of your gross monthly base salary; Risk Life Insurance (full cost covered by Novartis); 5-week holiday per year (1 week above the labour law requirement); 4 paid sick days within one calendar year in case of absence due to sickness without a medical report; Cafeteria employee benefit program—choice of benefits from Benefit Plus Cafeteria in the amount of 17,500 CZK per year; Meal vouchers of 105 CZK for each working day (full tax covered by the company); MultiSport Card.

Why Novartis

Helping people with disease and their families takes more than innovative science. It requires a community of smart, passionate individuals like you—collaborating, supporting, and inspiring each other to achieve breakthroughs that change patients' lives. Ready to create a brighter future together?

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