Manager, Intellectual Property and Legal Innovation Projects

Manager, Intellectual Property and Legal Innovation Projects & System Job ID REQ Dez 02, Schweiz 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 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 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 17,500 CZK per year; Meal vouchers in amount of 105 CZK for each working day (full tax covered by company); MultiSport Card

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Division Business Unit Legal Standort Schweiz Seite Basel (City Company / Legal Entity C010 (FCRS = CH010) Novartis International AG Alternative Location Prague, Tschechien Funktionsbereich Legal & Intellectual Property & Compliance Job Type Full time Employment Type Regular Shift Work No Apply to Job

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