Manager, Intellectual Property and Legal Innovation Projects & System

Band

Level 4

Job Description Summary

Lead implement and execute Legal and IP technologies and strategies. Collaborate across Novartis in a multi-function IP and Legal Innovation Project Management Office with an aim of utilizing technology to increase operational efficiencies and productivity.

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

Job Description

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 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 tech rollouts ensuring smooth adoption across teams.

• Contribute to the IP and Legal function 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 on 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 / EEO paragraph

Novartis is committed to building an outstanding inclusive work environment and diverse teams representative of the patients and communities we serve.

Accessibility and Accommodation:

Switzerland: 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 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Please include the job requisition number in your message.

Prague: 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 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Please 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 sickness report; Cafeteria employee benefit program choice of benefits from Benefit Plus Cafeteria in the amount of 17500 CZK per year; Meal vouchers in amount of 105 CZK for each working day (full tax covered by company); MultiSport Card

Find out more about Novartis Business Services: Desired

Business Networking Business Partners Calls Handling Contract Management Curiosity Decision Making Finance Law (Legal System) Litigation Law Microsoft Office Proactive Approach Quality Control (QC)