Director, Internal Audit TechOps – Manufacturing & Supply

Novartis; Barcelona; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Novartis in Barcelona seeks a Director, Internal Audit, TechOps to safeguard and strengthen manufacturing and supply operations. You will lead complex audits and advisory engagements, shaping risk identification, mitigation, and governance across end‑to‑end operations.

You will partner with senior leadership, bring operational insight, and drive innovative, data‑driven audit practices while ensuring quality medicines reach patients worldwide.

Qualifications

• Experience leading internal audits in highly regulated environments.
• Strong understanding of GMP, GDP and global health authority requirements.
• Proven ability to influence senior leaders and deliver high‑impact outcomes.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee risk based audit and advisory engagements across TechOps manufacturing and supply.
• Ensure end‑to‑end coverage of quality, compliance, technology and third‑party models.
• Lead audit planning and program development with focus on priority risks.
• Review findings and ensure clear, evidence‑based conclusions.
• Drive actionable recommendations to strengthen controls and operational performance.
• Act as trusted advisor to senior leaders while maintaining independence.
• Provide leadership to Senior Managers, set strategic direction and ensure high‑quality delivery.
• Coach auditors and promote data‑driven, AI-enabled audit practices.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Regulatory knowledge

English fluency

Education

Technical or scientific degree

Job description

Novartis in Barcelona seeks a Director, Internal Audit, TechOps to safeguard and strengthen manufacturing and supply operations. You will lead complex audits and advisory engagements, shaping risk identification, mitigation, and governance across end‑to‑end operations.

You will partner with senior leadership, bring operational insight, and drive innovative, data‑driven audit practices while ensuring quality medicines reach patients worldwide.