SN10481067 - Regional Internal Audit Manager (Pharma MNC)

The Company

Our client, a leading multinational pharmaceutical company, is seeking an experienced and dedicated Regional Internal Audit Manager to help protect and drive the organization's growth through objective, actionable insights. The Internal Audit team is essential in identifying and managing risks, working collaboratively with various teams and leadership to maintain a robust control environment that protects and enhances organizational value. As a critical line of defense, the team of control experts provides independent, reliable results to support effective risk management. In this role, you will assess risk areas, provide valuable recommendations to strengthen controls, and influence key decisions on strategic initiatives, including product launches and system implementations.

The Role

Key responsibilities include planning and delivering audits that assess enterprise-wide risks, identifying control gaps, and providing actionable recommendations to enhance risk management and operational controls. You will engage with senior management to align audit insights with strategic initiatives and advise on best practices observed within and outside the organization. The role also involves preparing clear, concise audit reports for stakeholders, managing key relationships, supporting annual audit planning, and coaching team members. You will contribute to the development of audit methodologies, deliver onboarding for new team members, and lead special projects to improve the audit function's effectiveness. Additionally, you will assess and advise on emerging risks, support stakeholder training on internal controls, and assist in managing the annual audit plan and reporting for corporate and regional boards.

Your Profile

The ideal candidate holds a university degree in finance, accounting, or a related field, with a Chartered Accountant or CPA qualification preferred. They bring at least 10 years of internal audit experience within a pharmaceutical company, MNC, or Big 4 environment, with proven leadership skills and the ability to build credibility across all organizational levels. This role requires a proactive, self-start mindset, with strong business acumen and ideally knowledge of pharmaceutical processes. The candidate should be adept at navigating ambiguity, managing multiple projects in a fast-paced environment, and implementing process improvements. Key skills include a strong grasp of financial and operational controls, risk management, and compliance, along with advanced analytical capabilities using tools such as ACL, Power BI, and databases. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential and travel up to 50% within the Asia Pacific region or other international markets.

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