Sr Mgr, Internal Auditor
About The Position
The Sr Manager, Internal Auditor is a U.S.-based global role reporting to the Director, Internal Audit of Servier Group. The position supports and strengthens internal audit capabilities in the United States as part of a 15-person, internationally distributed team of auditors. It will provide assurance and advisory support as Servier US grows and integrates two high-growth entities, and contribute to governance, internal control, and risk management across U.S. and worldwide activities, including R&D, industrial operations, and global promotional and distribution operations. The role leads complex, end-to-end audit engagements and partners with senior stakeholders to deliver practical, risk-based insights that support decision-making and continuous improvement. It participates in Group international audits and strategic reviews, working closely with global Internal Audit teams. The position is Boston-based and hybrid, with two to three days per week in the office and up to 40% assignment-related domestic and international travel, including periodic visits to Paris headquarters.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field.
- Professional certification such as CPA, CIA, or equivalent.
- At least 6 years of internal or external audit experience in a pharmaceutical company, Big 4, or equivalent.
- Strong understanding of IIA Standards, internal controls and the COSO framework, and GAAS or PCAOB standards.
- Knowledge of the U.S. healthcare compliance framework, healthcare fraud and abuse, and the oncology pharmaceutical value chain.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to distill complex information into clear, actionable insights for diverse audiences.
- Ability to present data-driven recommendations, respectfully challenge assumptions, and build consensus with stakeholders.
- Unwavering ethical standards and sound professional judgment.
- Ability to navigate ambiguity, manage competing priorities, and collaborate across functions, time zones, and cultural contexts in a dynamic, matrixed organization.
- Commercial and operational insight, including understanding of financial drivers, market dynamics, and organizational levers that affect performance.
- Ability to exercise independent judgment, own regional or local initiatives, and maintain alignment with global frameworks, policies, and organizational priorities.
- Ability to travel up to 40%, domestically and internationally, including periodic visits to Paris headquarters.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with audit software.
- Experience with generative AI applications such as Microsoft Copilot.
- Experience with data visualization tools such as Microsoft Power BI, Tableau, or Qlik Sense.
Responsibilities
- Lead end-to-end financial, operational, and compliance audits from planning through reporting and follow-up, with accountability for audit scope, execution quality, and results.
- Use a risk-based approach to identify key risks, evaluate control effectiveness, and adjust audit scope in response to emerging issues and insights.
- Communicate audit results and practical remediation recommendations to senior management, and facilitate productive discussions with stakeholders.
- Develop concise, clear, decision-oriented audit reports.
- Build trusted relationships with business leaders while maintaining independence and objectivity.
- Coach and review work performed by audit team members and external providers, provide actionable feedback, and support capability development.
- Contribute to the annual risk assessment and audit plan, focusing on emerging risks and areas of heightened exposure.
- Support integrated audits, including coordination across financial, operational, and technology domains.
- Use data analytics and AI-enabled tools to enhance risk identification, audit coverage, and efficiency.
- Drive continuous improvement in audit execution, tools, and ways of working within assigned engagements and portfolios.
- Participate in Group international audit engagements and support audit missions and strategic reviews across Servier's global footprint.
Benefits
- Short-Term and Long-Term incentive programs.
- Medical insurance.
- Dental insurance.
- Vision insurance.
- Flexible time off, including unlimited sick time and flex time; time off does not accrue.
- 401(k).
- Life insurance.
- Disability insurance.
- Recognition programs.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
