Overview In this role you drive end-to-end internal audits and advisory work across pharmaceutical manufacturing, supply chain, and technical operations. You partner with senior Operations leaders to identify risks, strengthen controls, and implement pragmatic improvements in regulated environments. You combine operational expertise with digital fluency to enable AI-enabled auditing and continuous methodology improvement.

This is a high-impact role shaping the future of digitally empowered internal audit.

Responsabilidades

Lead end-to-end audit and advisory engagements across manufacturing, supply chain, and technical operations

Deliver risk-based insights by identifying root causes and recommending practical 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 trusted advisor to senior Operations stakeholders with independent challenge and practical insight

Contribute to continuous improvement of audit methodology and AI/digitally enabled audit practices





Support 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 with Audit Intelligence Enablement teams

General travel requirement of 30%-40%

Requisitos principales 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 AI to enhance audit outcomes in complex or regulated environments

Solid knowledge of GMP, GDP, FDA, EMA, and related standards

Fluent English; additional European languages are an advantage

Critical Thinking

Interpersonal Savvy

Giving And Receiving Feedback

Data analytics

AI in audit

Digital tools

📌 Senior Manager, Internal Audit - Tech Ops (Barcelona)
🏢 Novartis
📍 Barcelona