Job Description

Summary We're a dedicated team united by a drive to deliver significant value to Novartis.
As an individual contributor you will participate in internal audits as part of an audit team working under the guidance of the audit team leader. You will perform functional audits that assess risks within Research, Development and Strategy & Growth and evaluate related internal controls in accordance with Novartis IA's methodology standards.

Key Responsibilities:
Conduct audits in areas that have established control frameworks in close co-operation with the team leader.
Build effective business partnering relationships with senior management on the audit or advisory engagement and with managers in the relevant functions, while maintaining the independence and objectivity of self, the audit team and the Internal Audit function.
Support the audit team in the annual assessment of operational risks across the region.
Support team leaders in the planning of audits.
Identify and evaluate risks and controls across the range of Novartis businesses and functional areas.
Support the team leader in delivering audit reports, including reviewing and agreeing issues with responsible management.
Build effective relationships with staff and management on the audit in order to obtain information, discuss and agree solutions to control issues and to 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.
Essential Criteria:
Good Experience as Internal Auditor.
Fluent in English: oral and writing
Desirable criteria
Life science industry experience ideally in Pharma.
Certified Internal Auditor (CIA)
Must have the ability to travel domestically/internationally (Max 20% travel)
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Skills Desired Compliance And Controls, Critical Thinking, E2E Process View, Employee Engagement, Financial Accounting, Financial Management Reporting, Giving And Receiving Feedback, Group Problem Solving, Interpersonal Relationships, Process Optimization