Senior Audit Manager, Tech Ops - Pharma (Global Travel)

Financeroles; Barcelona; On-site; EUR 59,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Novartis in Barcelona, Spain is seeking a Senior Manager, Internal Audit – Tech Ops to lead end-to-end audit and advisory engagements across pharmaceutical manufacturing and supply chain. Travel 30-40% globally, with strong focus on data analytics and digitally enabled audit practices.

The role requires extensive experience in regulated operations, fluency in English, and ability to influence senior stakeholders.

Qualifications

• University degree in a technical or scientific discipline related to manufacturing or supply chain.
• Extensive experience in internal audit or assurance in manufacturing, supply, or regulated operations.
• Hands-on use of data analytics, digital tools and AI to enhance audit outcomes.

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 pragmatic improvements.
• Ensure high-quality execution aligned with Internal Audit standards and QA 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 continuous improvement of audit methodology, supporting digitally-enabled audit practices.
• Identify emerging risks across manufacturing and supply processes during planning.
• Coach and develop auditors through onboarding and knowledge sharing.

Skills

Data analytics

Digital tools

AI

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Education

University degree in technical/scientific discipline

Job description

Novartis in Barcelona, Spain is seeking a Senior Manager, Internal Audit – Tech Ops to lead end-to-end audit and advisory engagements across pharmaceutical manufacturing and supply chain. Travel 30-40% globally, with strong focus on data analytics and digitally enabled audit practices.

The role requires extensive experience in regulated operations, fluency in English, and ability to influence senior stakeholders.