Overview

In this leadership role, you safeguard and strengthen TechOps by delivering independent, strategic assurance across manufacturing and supply. You’ll steer high‑impact audit engagements, influence risk management, and partner with senior leaders to drive measurable improvements. You’ll push toward innovative, data‑driven audit practices while maintaining independence and credibility in a general environment. This position offers broad impact in a regulated industry, with opportunities to shape end‑to‑end operations and quality delivery.

Responsabilidades

- Direct complex, risk‑based audit and advisory engagements across manufacturing and supply operations
- Ensure audit scopes cover end‑to‑end Technical Operations risks (quality, compliance, technology, third‑party models)
- Support audit planning and program development by identifying Manufacturing & Supply risks and maintaining risk‑based coverage
- Review audit findings for technical accuracy and evidence‑based conclusions
- Provide pragmatic, value‑adding recommendations to strengthen controls and operational performance
- Act as trusted advisor to senior leaders while maintaining independence and credible partnerships
- Manage Senior Managers, set strategic direction, and ensure high‑quality delivery of risk‑focused engagements




- Coach auditors through hands‑on guidance and knowledge sharing in Manufacturing and Supply
- Advance digital, data‑driven, and AI‑enabled audit practices with enablement teams
- Travel required globally (circa 25%)

Requisitos principales

- Degree in technical or scientific discipline related to manufacturing, supply chain, logistics, or production planning
- Substantial experience in internal audit within highly regulated industries (pharmaceuticals, biotech, or medical devices)
- Strong practical knowledge of end‑to‑end manufacturing, supply chain, quality systems, and external manufacturing models
- Proven experience leading audit and advisory engagements with senior stakeholders
- Solid understanding of GMP, GDP, FDA, EMA, and other international regulatory requirements
- Demonstrated ability to operate in complex environments, influence senior leaders, and communicate audit conclusions
- Strong people management experience with track record of developing high‑performing teams
- Fluency in English; other languages advantageous

- Strategic thinking
- Stakeholder management
- Communication and tact
- Data analytics
- AI-enabled auditing
- Regulatory compliance knowledge

📌 Director, Internal Audit, TechOps - Novartis (Barcelona)
🏢 Novartis
📍 Barcelona