Senior Manager, Internal Auditor (US)

Role Summary

The Sr Manager, Internal Auditor is a US based global role reporting to the Director, Internal Audit of Servier Group and will support strengthen internal audit capabilities in the US. This role will join a team of 15 auditors, certified under IIA–IFACI standards based across four countries working collaboratively in a highly international environment. Servier US is a fast-growing subsidiary and this role will strengthen assurance and advisory capabilities with increasingly complex operations and the recent integration of two high growth entities. At a global level the role will contribute to the enhancement of governance, internal control, and risk management across Servier's U.S. and worldwide activities, including R&D, Industrial Operations, and Global promotional and distribution operations. The position will participate in end-to-end Group international audit engagements while collaborating closely with Group Internal Audit teams and supporting audit missions and strategic reviews across Servier's global footprint.

As the Internal Audit Sr Manager, you will play a pivotal role in strengthening our risk management, governance, and control environment. This position transcends traditional audit execution by partnering with leaders across the organization to deliver risk-based, practical insights that support informed decision-making and continuous improvement. You will play a key role in audit engagements, partnering with other auditors from your team to assess risks, perform fieldwork, report and support the delivery of impactful audit results. As part of a high-performing Internal Audit team, your responsibilities include leading complex audits and interacting with senior stakeholders on critical business matters. This role offers an opportunity for professionals seeking to deepen audit judgment, gain broad business exposure, and build a foundation for future growth within Internal Audit or the life sciences industry.

Primary 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.
• Apply a risk-based approach to identify key risks, evaluate control effectiveness, and adjust audit scope based on emerging issues and insights.
• Communicate audit results clearly and effectively, including presenting findings and practical remediation recommendations to senior management and facilitating productive discussions with stakeholders.
• Develop high-quality audit reports that are concise, clear, and decision-oriented.
• Build strong, trusted relationships with business leaders while maintaining independence and objectivity.
• Coach and review work performed by audit team members and external providers, providing actionable feedback and supporting capability development.
• Contribute to the annual risk assessment and audit plan, with a focus on emerging risks and areas of heightened exposure.
• Support integrated audits, including coordination across financial, operational, and technology domains.
• Leverage 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.

Education and Required Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field and professional certification (CPA, CIA, or equivalent)
• 6+ years of experience in internal/external audit (Pharmaceutical company, Big 4 or equivalent)
• Strong understanding of: IIA Standards and Internal controls (COSO framework) and Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS) or PCAOB standards
• Knowledge of U.S. Healthcare Compliance Framework, Healthcare Fraud & Abuse Expertise, and Understanding of the oncology pharmaceutical value chain
• Experience with audit software, Generative AI applications (e.g., Microsoft Copilot), and data visualization tools (e.g., Microsoft Power BI, Tableau, Qlik Sense) a plus.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to distill complex information into clear, actionable insights for diverse audiences.
• Partners effectively with stakeholders by presenting data-driven recommendations, respectfully challenging assumptions, and building consensus to drive sound business decisions
• Operates with unwavering ethical standards and exercises sound professional judgment
• Thrives in a dynamic, matrixed organization by navigating ambiguity, managing competing priorities, and collaborating effectively across functions, time zones, and cultural contexts
• Applies strong commercial and operational insight to connect people strategies with business outcomes; understands financial drivers, market dynamics, and organizational levers that impact performance
• Ability to exercise independent judgment and takes ownership of regional/local initiatives while ensuring strategic alignment with global frameworks, policies, and organizational priorities

Travel and Location

• Boston Based hybrid role with 2-3 days a week in office
• Up to 40% assignment-related travel required, including domestic and international travel (worldwide), with periodic visits to Paris HQ