Internal Audit Manager

At Sandoz, Our goal is not just to increase access, but to do so in a sustainable and responsible way:

• finding the right balance between guaranteed quality, reliable supply and appropriate pricing. Our aim is to excel at all three, ensuring we never compromise on quality.
• to protect our environment (carbon footprint, natural resources), as well as to champion diversity, equity and inclusion across our company and beyond

Based in the Global Competency Center in Madrid or Prague, as Internal Audit Manager you will participate in internal audits as part of an audit team working under the guidance of the Lead auditor and/or Director. To perform audits that assess business/information technology risks and evaluate related internal controls in accordance with Sandoz IA's methodology standards.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Conduct audits in the areas assigned to evaluate the control framework in close co-operation with the Lead auditor.
• Identify and evaluate risks and controls across the range of Sandoz businesses and functional areas.
• Support the Lead auditor in the planning of audits as well as delivering audit reports, including reviewing and agreeing issues with responsible management.
• Build effective relationships with staff and management in order to understand business process, gather information, discuss/agree potential solutions to control deficiencies and communicate findings.
• Perform special projects and other duties and provide input on audit practices, tools and

administrative activities. Keep up to date with the audit methodology and the use of technology.

• Follow up on identified findings ensuring appropriate timing and effective remediation.

What you need to bring to the role:

• University degree in one of the disciplines or with relevant qualifications i.e., audit, finance, legal, risk management, Engineering or Pharmaceutical Sciences .
• Internal audit certification (CIA) or Accountant certification (ACCA, or equivalent) is an advantage.
• Proficiency in English (written and spoken), an additional language is an advantage
• 3+ years of experience in Internal Audit or Financial controls
• Knowledge of manufacturing operations, research & development will be valuable.
• Knowledge of SAP and understanding of IT controls
• Travel up to 40% of your time

No relocation package can be offered.

Why Sandoz?

Generic and Biosimilar medicines are the backbone of the global medicines industry. Sandoz, a leader in this sector, touched the lives of 500 million patients last year and while we are proud of this achievement, we have an ambition to do more!

With investments in new development capabilities, state-of-the-art production sites, new acquisitions, and partnerships, we have the opportunity to shape the future of Sandoz and help more patients gain access to low-cost, high-quality medicines, sustainably.

Our momentum and entrepreneurial spirit is powered by an open, collaborative culture driven by our talented and ambitious colleagues, who, in return for applying their skills experience an agile and collegiate environment with impactful, flexible-hybrid careers, where diversity is welcomed and where personal growth is encouraged!

Join us!

Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion

We are committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams representative of the patients and communities we serve.

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