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People Partner (HR)

Novartis


Job Location:

San Diego, CA - USA

Yearly Salary: USD 98700 - 183300
Posted: 1 October 2026 (Yesterday)
Application Deadline: 29 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Description Summary

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This role will be based out of San Diego California. The role requires being on site 3 days per week.

The US People and Organization (P&O) team is seeking a new People Partner to support BR Novartis Biomedical Research organization.

Our People Partners act as a trusted advisors offering in-country policy expertise and knowledge to support and educate leaders managers and associates on all People and Organization (P&O) topics on the moments that matter. People Partners support business groups in country enabling the delivery of lifecycle events the employee value proposition talent acquisition talent management learning performance management employee relations rewards pay and addition People Partners implement P&O change initiatives at a country level acting as agents of change by working collaboratively with Business Partners and Senior People Partners. We work collaboratively across divisions and adapt our support to meet the evolving needs of the business.


Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

  • ImplementsP&O initiatives supporting the overall P&O People Partnering processes are accomplished with high quality and culture and supports implementation of corporate initiatives.
  • Drive buy-in andutilizationof data and analytics toidentifyrisk and trends and to apply these business insights to inform decisions and actions.
  • Embracescustomer feedback to understand the customer journey with moments that matter and makes recommendations for continuous improvement. Implement enhancements andmodificationsas necessary to meet bothbusinessand customer needs.
  • Ensure compliance with local equity / Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) regulations.
  • Manage the delivery of in-country transformations consult with legalprovidesadvice and guidance for managers through the local US processoverseesassociate notice / handover meetings and overall restructuring life cycle.
  • Ensures local Employee Relations regulations are in line with local regulations and Novartis integrity standards from a cross divisional / country lens. Manages Employee relations within client group coaching and mentoring associates and managers.
  • Promotes the contribution of ideas and solutions to the P&O network (Country Business Partners Global BusinessPartnersand Country P&O Boards).Seekstoestablishstrong relationships with cross-divisional P&O community members to understand needs and challenges and drive continuous improvement.
  • Coach leaders managers and associates on P&O topics local policies and key moments that matter building manager capability and self-sufficiency.

Essential Criteria:

  • Atminimum5 years work experience in P&O with breadth of experience across P&O disciplines. Atminimum3 years supporting a complex and metrics organization within the US.
  • Strong hands-on experience usingWorkday(or comparable HR systems) to manage end-to-end P&O processes (e.g. talent moves org changes performance recruitment) with a clear understanding of how system workflows translate into employee and manager experience
  • ProvenAI fluency with practical experience applying AI tools to enhance day-to-day work (e.g. generating insights improving processes drafting communications) and a strong curiosity to continuously adoptnew technologies
  • Demonstrated ability to lead and advise onemployee relations matters ensuring compliance with local regulations and company standards while building manager capability through coaching guidance and proactive issue resolution
  • Ability to influence without authority and build capability in leaders through coaching feedback and strong relationships.
  • Ability tooperateeffectively in a fast-paced evolving environment by rapidly adapting to changing priorities technologies and organizational needs whilemaintainingfocus performance and alignment with businessobjectives.

Desirable Criteria:

  • Actively contributes to a collaborative team environment by building trust sharing ideas openly and working inclusively with others to solve problems drive outcomes and foster a positive team dynamic.
  • Ability to think andoperatelocally and globally by connecting across geographies integrating diverse perspectives and driving alignment across global and local stakeholders to achieve enterprise-wide outcomes
  • Prior experience in the pharmaceutical or life sciences industry with exposure to Research & Development (R&D) organizations and processes


Benefits & Rewards

The salary for this position is expected to range between $98700 and $183300 per year. The final salary offered is determined based on factors like but not limited to relevant skills and experience and upon joining Novartis will be reviewed periodically. Novartis may change the published salary range based on company and market factors. Your compensation will include a performance-based cash incentive and depending on the level of the role eligibility to be considered for annual equity -based eligible employees will receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes health life and disability benefits a 401(k) with company contribution and match and a variety of other addition employees are eligible for a generous time off package including vacation personal days holidays and other leaves.


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 patients lives. Ready to create a brighter future together our Novartis Network: Not the right Novartis role for you Sign up to our talent community to stay connected and learn about suitable career opportunities as soon as they come up: and Rewards: Read our handbook to learn about all the ways well help you thrive personally and professionally: Statement:

The Novartis Group of Companies are Equal Opportunity Employers. We do not discriminate in recruitment hiring training promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race color religion sex national origin age sexual orientation gender identity or expression marital or veteran status disability or any other legally protected status.


Accessibility and reasonable accommodations

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Salary Range

$98700.00 - $183300.00


Skills Desired

Business Acumen Coaching Communication Data Analytics Employee Lifecycle Employee Relationship Management Human Resource Information Systems (HRIS) Operational Excellence Performance Management (PM) Policy Knowledge Problem Solving User Assistance Workforce Administration

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Novartis is a global healthcare company based in Switzerland that provides solutions to the evolving needs of patients worldwide.

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