Novartis
pharmaceuticals
Director,InternalAudit,TechOps
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“Director, Internal Audit, TechOps at Novartis. Skills: Internal Audit, TechOps, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Risk Management, Regulatory Compliance. Oversee and provide overall direction for complex, risk‑based audit and advisory engagements across manufacturing and supply operations. Ensure audit scopes address end‑to‑end Technical Operations risks, including quality, compliance, technology, and third‑party models”
What You'll Achieve.
safeguarding and strengthening Novartis’ Technical Operations; providing independent, strategic assurance across manufacturing and supply; shape how risks are identified, mitigated, and managed across end‑to‑end operations; influence better outcomes; advance audit innovation; help ensure we continue to deliver quality medicines to patients worldwide; delivering high‑impact outcomes; strengthen controls; enable measurable operational improvement; ensuring consistent, high‑quality delivery of risk‑focused audit and advisory engagements
Industry & Context.
Rapid Problem Solving
global travel requirement circa 25%
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Degree in technical or scientific discipline related to manufacturing, supply chain, logistics, or production planning, Substantial experience within internal audit functions in highly regulated industries, preferably pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, or medical devices, practical knowledge of end-to-end processes in manufacturing operations, supply chain management, quality systems, and external manufacturing models, Proven experience leading audit and advisory engagements, managing senior stakeholders, and delivering high-impact outcomes, Solid understanding of pharmaceutical regulations and standards, including Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP), Good Distribution Practice (GDP), and global health authority requirements such as FDA, EMA, and other international regulatory bodies, Demonstrated ability to operate in complex environments, influence senior leaders, and communicate audit conclusions with confidence and tact, people management experience, with a track record of leading, developing, and motivating high-performing teams, Fluency in English (written and verbal)
Nice to Have
Professional internal audit or supply chain certification, such as Certified Internal Auditor or Certified Supply Chain Professional, Experience applying data analytics or artificial intelligence-enabled tools within internal audit or regulated operating environments
What You'll Do.
Oversee and provide overall direction for complex
risk‑based audit and advisory engagements across manufacturing and supply operations
Ensure audit scopes address end‑to‑end Technical Operations risks
and third‑party models
Support audit planning and audit program development by identifying key Manufacturing & Supply risks and acting as a technical reference to ensure audit coverage remains risk‑based
and aligned to business priorities
Review audit findings and reports to ensure technical accuracy
and evidence‑based conclusions
value‑adding recommendations that strengthen controls and enable measurable operational improvement
Provide direct line management to Senior Managers
setting clear strategic direction
overseeing performance and development
and ensuring consistent
high‑quality delivery of risk‑focused audit and advisory engagements across Technical Operations
Coach and develop auditors through hands‑on guidance
and knowledge‑sharing in Manufacturing and Supply
and artificial intelligence‑enabled audit practices in collaboration with enablement teams
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Partnering closely with senior and executive stakeholders; Act as a trusted advisor to senior leaders, maintaining independence while fostering constructive, credible partnerships; in collaboration with enablement teams
Communication Scope
communicate audit conclusions with confidence and tact; Effective Communications
Process & Methodology
leading audit and advisory engagements
Full Job Description
**Band** Level 6 **Job Description Summary** #LI-Hybrid Location: Barcelona, Spain You will play a pivotal role in safeguarding and strengthening Novartis’ Technical Operations by providing independent, strategic assurance across manufacturing and supply. As Director, Internal Audit, TechOps, you will lead complex, high‑impact audit and advisory engagements that shape how risks are identified, mitigated, and managed across end‑to‑end operations. Partnering closely with senior and executive stakeholders, you will bring deep operational insight, sound judgment, and a forward‑looking mindset to influence better outcomes, advance audit innovation, and help ensure we continue to deliver quality medicines to patients worldwide. **Job Description** **Key responsibilities:** * Oversee and provide overall direction for complex, risk‑based audit and advisory engagements across manufacturing and supply operations * Ensure audit scopes address end‑to‑end Technical Operations risks, including quality, compliance, technology, and third‑party models * Support audit planning and audit program development by identifying key Manufacturing & Supply risks and acting as a technical reference to ensure audit coverage remains risk‑based, relevant, and aligned to business priorities * Review audit findings and reports to ensure technical accuracy, clarity, and evidence‑based conclusions * Drive pragmatic, value‑adding recommendations that strengthen controls and enable measurable operational improvement * Act as a trusted advisor to senior leaders, maintaining independence while fostering constructive, credible partnerships * Provide direct line management to Senior Managers, setting clear strategic direction, overseeing performance and development, and ensuring consistent, high‑quality delivery of risk‑focused audit and advisory engagements across Technical Operations * Coach and develop auditors through hands‑on guidance, feedback, and knowledge‑sharing in Manufacturing and Supply * Adva
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