Global Internal Audit Leader - Hybrid, 30% Travel

Novartis; Barcelona; Híbrido; EUR 59.000 - 110.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Novartis is seeking a Senior Manager, Internal Audit – Tech Ops to lead end-to-end audit engagements across manufacturing, supply chain, and technical operations in a hybrid Barcelona setting. You will deliver risk-based insights, challenge senior operations stakeholders, and drive data-driven, AI-enabled audit practices in complex regulatory environments.

The role requires a technical or scientific degree, extensive manufacturing/audit experience, and fluency in English.

Formación

• University degree in technical or scientific discipline related to manufacturing or supply chain management.
• Hands-on experience using data analytics, digital tools, and AI to enhance audit outcomes.
• Fluent English; additional European languages are advantageous.

Responsabilidades

• Lead audit and advisory engagements end-to-end across manufacturing, supply chain, and technical operations.
• Deliver risk-based insights by assessing root causes and recommending practical improvements.
• Prepare clear audit and advisory reports for senior operations stakeholders.

Conocimientos

Data analytics

Digital tools

AI in audit

Leadership

Communication

Problem Solving

Educación

University degree in technical/scientific discipline

Descripción del empleo

Salary Range:59,100.00 - 109,700.00Job Description Summary#LI-HybridLocation: Barcelona, Spain

Senior Manager, Internal Audit – Tech Ops

Key Responsibilities

• Lead audit and advisory engagements end‑to‑end across manufacturing, supply chain, and technical operations.
• Deliver risk‑based insights by assessing root causes and recommending practical, value‑adding improvements.
• Ensure consistent, high‑quality execution aligned with Internal Audit standards and quality assurance programs.
• Prepare clear, impactful audit and advisory reports for senior operations stakeholders.
• Act as a trusted advisor to senior Operations stakeholders, providing independent challenge and practical insight.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of audit methodology, supporting consistent, high‑quality execution and AI/digitally enabled audit practices.
• Contribute to operations audit planning by identifying emerging risks across manufacturing and supply processes.
• Coach and develop auditors through onboarding, peer coaching, and knowledge sharing.
• Champion data‑driven and digitally enabled audit practices in collaboration with Audit Intelligence Enablement teams.

Essential Requirements

• University degree in technical or scientific discipline related to manufacturing or supply chain management.
• Extensive experience in Internal Audit or assurance roles within manufacturing, supply, or regulated operations.
• Strong understanding of pharmaceutical manufacturing, supply chain, and quality environments.
• Proven ability to lead complex audit or advisory engagements and influence senior operations stakeholders.
• Hands‑on experience using data analytics, digital tools, and artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance audit outcomes in complex or regulated environments.
• Solid knowledge of pharmaceutical regulatory frameworks, including GMP, GDP, FDA, EMA, and related standards.
• Fluent English, with the ability to communicate credibly at senior leadership level; additional European languages are an advantage.

Desirable Requirements

• Preferred background in Pharmaceuticals, Life Sciences, Biotechnology, or Big Four audit/consulting with a healthcare or regulated operations focus.
• Professional certifications are a plus, including CIA (Certified Internal Auditor) and/or CRMA (Certification in Risk Management Assurance).

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Novartis is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams representative of the patients and communities we serve

Skills Desired

• Compliance And Controls (Inactive)
• Critical Thinking
• E2E Process View (Inactive)
• Employee Engagement
• Financial Accounting
• Financial Management Reporting
• Giving And Receiving Feedback (Inactive)
• Interpersonal Savvy (Inactive)
• Problem Solving
• Process Optimization

SummaryLocation: Barcelona Gran VíaType: Full time

Global Internal Audit Leader - Hybrid, 30% Travel Barcelona, Kingdom Of Spain, ES