OverviewIn 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 integral environment.

This position offers broad impact in a regulated industry, with opportunities to shape end?to?end operations and quality delivery.

ResponsabilidadesDirect 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 principalesDegree 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 (Barcelona)
🏢 Novartis
📍 Barcelona