Senior Associate - Audit Pharmaceutical & Life Sciences

PricewaterhouseCoopers,Training Administration Service Centre Sarl, Luxembourg; Lausanne; On-site; CHF 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

PricewaterhouseCoopers, Training Administration Service Centre Sarl, Luxembourg, is seeking a Senior Associate to lead audits for pharmaceutical and life sciences clients in Switzerland and beyond. You will work on complex financial reporting, accounting estimates, and regulatory challenges within a multinational environment.

You will collaborate with Finance Directors and CFOs, coach junior staff, and contribute to continuous improvement of audit methodologies while supporting engagements start

Qualifications

• Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or related discipline.
• Pursuing or completed ACA/ACCA/CPA or equivalent.
• Experience auditing multinational organisations in pharma, life sciences, healthcare or consumer industries.
• Strong understanding of financial reporting, accounting estimates and internal control frameworks.
• Experience reviewing financial models, forecasts and valuation-related assumptions.
• Exposure to audits of listed entities and multinational group environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate audit engagements for clients in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, healthcare and consumer health sectors.
• Evaluate significant accounting judgments including impairment assessments and business combination accounting.
• Review management forecasts, cash flow projections and key financial assumptions.
• Analyse governance documentation, board materials and external market intelligence for reporting implications.
• Perform and review testing of internal controls over financial reporting per Swiss and international standards.
• Support audits of multinational groups with exposure to US reporting requirements and complex regulatory environments.
• Collaborate with senior client stakeholders including Finance Directors, CFOs and business unit leaders.
• Coach and develop junior team members and ensure engagement planning and quality delivery.

Skills

Fluent English

Communication skills

Analytical mindset

Attention to detail

Auditing knowledge

Education

Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics

Swiss Federal PET diploma or equivalent

ACA/ACCA/CPA or equivalent (in progress or completed)

Job description

Senior Associate - Audit Pharmaceutical & Life Sciences

PricewaterhouseCoopers, Training Administration Service Centre Sarl, Luxembourg Vacant since : 20.10.2026 Number of jobs : 1 1000 Lausanne (VD) 100% By agreement Permanent

Lien : https://pwc.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/Global_Experienced_Careers/job/Lausanne/FY27---ASR---ASR-TIS-LS---Lausanne---Senior-Associate---Start-01102026_708983WD

Your Impact

At PwC, our purpose is to build trust in society and solve important problems. As part of our Assurance team, you will support multinational pharmaceutical and healthcare clients in navigating increasingly complex financial reporting, regulatory, and audit environments.

You will work with some of the industry's leading organisations, contributing to audits of multinational groups, reviewing complex accounting estimates, evaluating financial reporting processes, and supporting clients through a rapidly evolving business and regulatory landscape.

Your Responsibilities

Lead and coordinate audit engagements for clients operating in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, healthcare and consumer health sectors.

Evaluate significant accounting judgments, including impairment assessments, intangible asset valuations and business combination accounting.

Review management forecasts, cash flow projections and key financial assumptions supporting asset recoverability and strategic investment decisions.

Analyse internal governance documentation, board and committee materials, and external market intelligence to assess financial reporting implications.

Perform and review testing of internal controls over financial reporting in accordance with Swiss and international auditing standards.

Support audits of multinational groups with exposure to US reporting requirements and complex regulatory environments.

Collaborate directly with senior client stakeholders including Finance Directors, CFOs and business unit leaders.

Coach and develop junior team members while supporting engagement planning, resource coordination and quality delivery.

Contribute to the continuous enhancement of audit methodologies and industry-specific insights within the Pharma & Life Sciences sector.

Your Profile

Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or a related discipline.

In progress towards, or completed, a professional accounting qualification (e.g. ACA, ACCA, CPA or equivalent).

Experience auditing multinational organisations within the pharmaceutical, life sciences, healthcare or consumer industries.

Strong understanding of financial reporting, accounting estimates and internal control frameworks.

Experience reviewing financial models, forecasts and valuation-related assumptions.

Exposure to audits of listed entities and multinational group environments.

Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage confidently with senior stakeholders.

Strong analytical mindset and attention to detail.

Fluent in English; additional languages are an advantage.

What We Offer

Exposure to leading pharmaceutical and life sciences organisations in Switzerland and internationally.

Opportunities to work on complex accounting and assurance matters in a highly regulated sector.

Continuous professional development and support for professional qualifications.

A collaborative and inclusive environment focused on innovation, learning and career growth.

Flexible working arrangements and the opportunity to build an international network within the PwC global organisation.

• Work location 1000 Lausanne (VD)
• Workload 100%
• Employment start By agreement
• Employment duration Permanent
• Qualification skilled
• Work experience More than 1 year
• Education Higher professional education and training, Swiss Federal PET diploma or equivalent
• English Orally : Very good knowledge Written : Very good knowledge
• By online Online form