Senior Manager, Internal Audit – Tech Ops
2 days ago
Sabadell
ppHybrid Location: Barcelona, Spain /ppPlay a critical role in strengthening trust, resilience, and performance across Novartis’ manufacturing and supply operations. As a Senior Manager, Internal Audit – Tech Ops, you will lead high‑impact audit and advisory engagements across pharmaceutical manufacturing, supply chain, and technical operations, partnering closely with senior stakeholders across Operations. You will bring deep operational insight, sound judgment, and digital fluency to help identify risk, strengthen controls, and drive pragmatic improvements across complex, regulated environments. This role offers the opportunity to combine operational expertise with strategic influence while shaping the future of digitally enabled internal audit. /ph3Key Responsibilities /h3ulliLead audit and advisory engagements end‑to‑end across manufacturing, supply chain, and technical operations. /liliDeliver risk‑based insights by assessing root causes and recommending practical, value‑adding improvements. /liliEnsure consistent, high‑quality execution aligned with Internal Audit standards and quality assurance programs. /liliPrepare clear, impactful audit and advisory reports for senior operations stakeholders. /liliAct as a trusted advisor to senior Operations stakeholders, providing independent challenge and practical insight. /liliContribute to the continuous improvement of audit methodology, supporting consistent, high‑quality execution and AI/digitally enabled audit practices. /liliContribute to operations audit planning by identifying emerging risks across manufacturing and supply processes. /liliCoach and develop auditors through onboarding, peer coaching, and knowledge sharing. /liliChampion data‑driven and digitally enabled audit practices in collaboration with Audit Intelligence Enablement teams. /li /ulpNote: This role will have a global travel requirement of 30%–40%. /ph3Essential Requirements /h3ulliUniversity degree in a technical or scientific discipline related to manufacturing or supply chain management. /liliExtensive experience in Internal Audit or assurance roles within manufacturing, supply, or regulated operations. /liliStrong understanding of pharmaceutical manufacturing, supply chain, and quality environments. /liliProven ability to lead complex audit or advisory engagements and influence senior operations stakeholders. /liliHands‑on experience using data analytics, digital tools, and artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance audit outcomes in complex or regulated environments. /liliSolid knowledge of pharmaceutical regulatory frameworks, including GMP, GDP, FDA, EMA, and related standards. /liliFluent in English, with the ability to communicate credibly at senior leadership level; additional European languages are an advantage. /li /ulh3Desirable Requirements /h3ulliPreferred background in Pharmaceuticals, Life Sciences, Biotechnology, or Big Four audit/consulting with a healthcare or regulated operations focus. /liliProfessional certifications are a plus, including CIA (Certified Internal Auditor) and/or CRMA (Certification in Risk Management Assurance). /li /ulpCommitment to Diversity and InclusionbrNovartis is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams representative of the patients and communities we serve. /p /p #J-18808-Ljbffr