Associate Director, Internal Audit, Quality

Key Responsibilities

• Execute the annual Quality Assurance and Improvement Program, delivering risk-based reviews aligned to Internal Audit methodology
• Lead independent, evidence-based quality reviews across the full audit lifecycle, from planning through reporting
• Identify recurring quality themes and root causes, translating findings into clear, targeted improvement actions
• Track agreed quality actions with audit leaders, ensuring timely progress, effective closure, and escalation when needed
• Support preparation of concise, evidence-based quality reporting for Internal Audit leadership and the Audit and Compliance Committee
• Contribute to external quality assessment readiness by coordinating evidence, inputs, and follow-through on improvement actions
• Provide practical feedback to strengthen audit methodology, tools, training, and ways of working across Internal Audit
• Perform maturity assessments of second line functions supporting recommendations to the leadership team on potential reliance of assurance activities.

Willingness to travel for this role: 5%

Essential Requirements

• University degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Risk, or a related discipline
• Strong experience in Internal Audit or a closely related field within a global organization
• Proven experience performing quality reviews or Quality Assurance and Improvement Program assessments
• Strong understanding of audit methodology, documentation standards, supervision, and reporting expectations
• Ability to write clear, evidence-based findings and communicate them credibly to senior stakeholders
• Strong judgement, stakeholder management, and written communication skills, including preparation of leadership-level materials

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

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

Accessibility and accommodation

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