Role & responsibilities

Job Description: Internal Audit Manager/Sr Manager

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly analytical and experienced Internal Audit Manager to lead our internal audit function. In this role, you will design, execute, and oversee risk-based audit plans across our commercial, financial, and manufacturing operations. The ideal candidate will combine strong financial acumen with deep knowledge of pharmaceutical regulations, supply chain controls, and operational frameworks. You will act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, ensuring corporate governance, protecting company assets, and championing continuous process improvement. Collaborating with Co-sourced Audit Teams

Key Responsibilities:

1. Audit Strategy & Planning
- Risk-Based Planning: Develop and execute the annual, risk-based corporate internal audit plan targeting high-impact operational, financial, and IT areas.
- Scoping & Methodology: Define the scope, objective, and field methodologies for individual audit assignments in line with IIA standards.
- Resource Management: Allocate budget,



track timelines, and manage internal or co-sourced audit teams during engagements.

2. Operational Compliance
- Operations Audit: Evaluate critical process controls across specialized pharmaceutical environments, including manufacturing sites, R&D; labs, third-party contract manufacturers (CMOs), and distribution depots.

3. Financial & Internal Controls
- IFC Compliance: Lead the testing and validation of Internal Financial Controls (IFC) and local corporate governance frameworks.
- SAP & IT Systems: Audit digital controls, workflow logic, and data configurations built inside systems like SAP Enterprise Software.
- Fraud Prevention: Design forensic audit programs to actively look for anti-bribery, anti-corruption, and compliance fraud gaps.

4. Reporting & Stakeholder Management
- Clear Documentation: Synthesize complicated operational gaps into clear, concise, and qualified audit reports.
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