Director, TechOps Internal Audit & Assurance

Novartis AG; Barcelona; On-site; EUR 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Novartis AG in Barcelona seeks a Director, Internal Audit, TechOps to lead strategic, risk-based audits across manufacturing and supply. You will partner with senior leaders to shape risk coverage, deliver credible recommendations, and advance data‑driven audit practices globally.

This role requires a technical degree, extensive auditing experience in regulated industries, proficiency with GMP/GDP standards, and strong people leadership.

Qualifications

• Degree in a technical or scientific discipline related to manufacturing.
• Extensive experience in internal audit within regulated industries.
• Knowledge of GMP/GDP and global health authority standards.
• Experience leading senior stakeholders and audit engagements.
• Fluency in English; other languages a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee complex risk-based audits across manufacturing and supply.
• Lead audit programs aligning with GMP, GDP and regulatory standards.
• Manage senior stakeholders and deliver high-impact outcomes.
• Coach auditors and advance data-driven audit practices.
• Travel ~25% globally.

Skills

People management

Audit leadership

Stakeholder management

Data analytics

Education

Technical degree

Job description

Novartis AG in Barcelona seeks a Director, Internal Audit, TechOps to lead strategic, risk-based audits across manufacturing and supply. You will partner with senior leaders to shape risk coverage, deliver credible recommendations, and advance data‑driven audit practices globally.

This role requires a technical degree, extensive auditing experience in regulated industries, proficiency with GMP/GDP standards, and strong people leadership.