Novartis
pharmaceutical
SeniorManager,InternalAudit–TechOps
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“Senior Manager, Internal Audit – Tech Ops at Novartis. Skills: process management, cross-functional coordination, vendor/stakeholder management, operational metrics, resource planning, continuous improvement, pharmaceutical manufacturing, supply chain, technical operations, internal audit, risk assessment, control strengthening, data analytics, digital tools, AI. Lead audit and advisory engagements end‑to‑end across manufacturing, supply chain, and technical operations. Deliver risk‑based insigh”
What You'll Achieve.
strengthening trust, resilience, and performance across Novartis’ manufacturing and supply operations; help identify risk, strengthen controls, and drive pragmatic improvements; enhance audit outcomes
Industry & Context.
assessing root causes; recommending practical, value‑adding improvements; Rapid Problem Solving
global travel requirement of 30%-40%
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
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, 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
Nice to Have
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)
What You'll Do.
Lead audit and advisory engagements end‑to‑end across manufacturing
and technical operations
Deliver risk‑based insights by assessing root causes and recommending practical
value‑adding improvements
high‑quality execution aligned with Internal Audit standards and quality assurance programs
impactful audit and advisory reports for senior operations stakeholders
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
and knowledge sharing
Champion data‑driven and digitally enabled audit practices in collaboration with Audit Intelligence Enablement teams
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
partnering closely with senior stakeholders across Operations; Act as a trusted advisor to senior Operations stakeholders, providing independent challenge and practical insight; collaboration with Audit Intelligence Enablement teams
Communication Scope
communicate credibly at senior leadership
Process & Methodology
Lead audit and advisory engagements end‑to‑end
Full Job Description
**Job Description Summary** #LI-Hybrid Location: Barcelona, Spain Play 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. **Job Description** **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. _Please be advised that this role will have a global travel requirement of 30%-40%._ **Essential Requirements** * University degree in technical or scien
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