Director, Technology, Data, and AI, Internal Audit

Description

As Director, Technology, Data, and AI, Internal Audit, you will play a pivotal role in shaping how Novartis anticipates and responds to technology-driven risks at global scale. In this leadership position, you will bring deep, hands-on technology expertise to some of the most complex and fast-evolving areas of the enterprise, from cybersecurity and cloud platforms to data governance and artificial intelligence. Acting as a trusted advisor to senior technology leaders, you will translate complex technical risks into clear, practical insights, set the standard for high-quality audits, and help strengthen protection of the Novartis organization.

Responsibilities

• Lead global audits and advisory engagements across technology, cybersecurity, data, artificial intelligence, and digital infrastructure
• Act as the senior technical authority for technology-related audits, ensuring depth, accuracy, and relevance of conclusions
• Translate complex technology risks into clear, practical insights for senior leaders and governance forums
• Challenge technology risk assessments, control designs, and audit approaches to reflect evolving architectures and threat landscapes
• Partner with senior technology leaders as a trusted advisor, balancing independent challenge with value-adding guidance
• Coach and develop audit teams, strengthening technical capability across emerging and complex technology domains
• Drive innovation in Internal Audit through advanced analytics, automation, and data- and AI-enabled audit techniques

Willingness to travel for this role: 10%

Qualifications

• Extensive hands-on experience in at least one or more of these areas: information technology operations, cybersecurity, infrastructure, architecture, or digital technology leadership
• Deep practical knowledge of at least one or more of these areas: cloud and on-premise infrastructure, cybersecurity controls, enterprise systems, data platforms, and artificial intelligence technologies
• Strong understanding of risk management, internal controls, applied to complex technology environments
• Proven ability to engage, influence, and challenge senior stakeholders with credibility grounded in technical expertise
• Experience leading or contributing to technology risk, assurance, oversight, or advisory activities in complex organizations
• University degree in information technology, computer science, engineering, or a closely related discipline

Desirable Requirements

• Previous experience in Internal Audit, information technology risk, or a related assurance or oversight function
• Professional certifications relevant to technology, cybersecurity, risk management, or audit