Internal Audit Associate Director, Americas

Job Description Summary

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

·   Lead end-to-end audit and advisory engagements, from planning through execution to action closure.

·   Identify key risks and deliver practical, value-adding recommendations that strengthen governance and controls.

·   Build strong partnerships with senior stakeholders across the Americas through credible, insightful engagement.

·   Ensure consistent, high-quality audit delivery aligned with internal methodology and professional standards.

·   Prepare clear, impactful audit and advisory reports for senior management and leadership teams.

·   Coach, develop, and support auditors through onboarding, knowledge sharing, and continuous feedback.

·   Champion data-driven and artificial intelligence-enabled audit practices to advance innovation and effectiveness.

Essential Requirements

·   University degree required.

·   Eight or more years of experience in internal audit, consulting, life sciences, or tech industries.

·   Proven experience leading audit or advisory/consulting engagements and influencing senior stakeholders with credible, actionable insights.

·   Strong knowledge of governance, risk management, and internal control frameworks in complex, global organizations.

·   Hands-on experience using data analytics, digital tools, or artificial intelligence to enhance audit effectiveness.

·   Excellent communication skills, with the ability to challenge constructively and deliver clear, confident messages to leadership.

·   Professional certification(s) preferred.

Desirable Requirement

·   Spanish, Portuguese, and/or French language proficiency a plus.

Benefits & Rewards

The salary for this position is expected to range between $126,00 and $234,000 per year. The final salary offered is determined based on factors like, but not limited to, relevant skills and experience, and upon joining Novartis will be reviewed periodically. Novartis may change the published salary range based on company and market factors. Your compensation will include a performance-based cash incentive and, depending on the level of the role, eligibility to be considered for annual equity awards. US-based eligible employees will receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, life and disability benefits, a 401(k) with company contribution and match, and a variety of other benefits. In addition, employees are eligible for a generous time off package including vacation, personal days, holidays and other leaves.

EEO Statement:

The Novartis Group of Companies are Equal Opportunity Employers. We do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. 

Accessibility and reasonable accommodations

The Novartis Group of Companies are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or to perform the essential functions of a position, please send an e-mail to us.reasonableaccommodations@novartis.com or call +1(877)395-2339 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Please include the job requisition number in your message.

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