ABOUT ALMIRALL

We care. Through pharmaceutical innovation and a strong commitment to global healthcare partnerships, we are dedicated to providing the tools, knowledge and science to improve the health of patients worldwide. We research, develop, manufacture and market our own medicines as well as a portfolio of licensed products designed to respond to the needs of different therapeutic areas. Today, our products are available in over 70 countries, on 5 continents, through 15 affiliates. Find out how we work every day to help to transform lives through science.

HOW WE WORK

Our strong values: Care, Courage, Innovation and Simplicity, are incorporated into everything we do, and they are behind our mission and vision which guide us today and lead us to the future.

WHY TO WORK WITH US

Find out what we offer and what our employees say about their experience working at Almirall here!

MISSION

The Director of Internal Audit leads the planning, execution, and oversight of internal audit activities across the organization, ensuring the effectiveness of internal controls, risk management, and compliance processes.

Reporting to the Executive Director of Internal Audit and working closely with the Audit Commission, this role manages a team of auditors and acts as a strategic partner to enhance operational efficiency and strengthen corporate governance.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Functional Leadership
  • Lead and coordinate the internal audit team, ensuring high-quality, consistent, and compliant audit execution.
  • Oversee the implementation of the Annual Audit Plan, based on a risk-based approach and aligned with corporate priorities.
  • Review and validate audit reports, ensuring clarity of findings and feasibility of recommendations.

• Risk Management & Internal Control
  • Assess the effectiveness of internal controls across key business processes, both at headquarters and international affiliates.
  • Contribute to the development and maintenance of the Corporate Risk Map and support SCIIF evaluations.
  • Promote continuous improvement in audit and control processes through the use of data analytics and innovative methodologies.

• Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Build strong relationships with second-line functions (Compliance, Legal, Finance, People & Culture, Sustainability, Information Security) to ensure a holistic view of risk and control.
  • Support corporate projects and strategic initiatives led by senior management or the Audit Commission.

• Stakeholder Engagement
  • Serve as a key point of contact for external auditors and regulatory bodies on audit-related matters.
  • Participate in Audit Commission meetings, presenting key findings and updates on audit activities.

Internal / external contacts:

• Internal: Executive Management, Business Units, Corporate Functions.
• External: External Auditors, Professional Audit Institutions, Consultants.

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• University degree in Business, Economics, Finance, or related field (MBA or specialized master's is a plus).
• Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) required. Additional certifications (e.g., CPA, CISA, CRMA) are a plus.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in internal and/or external audit, risk consultancy, with at least 3 years in a leadership role within a multinational environment.

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Analytical thinking and results-oriented mindset.
• Excellent communication and presentation abilities.
• Proficiency in audit tools and systems (Microsoft Office, SAP, Power BI).
• Fluent in English; additional languages are an asset.

Why work with Almirall?

We are a people-centric company where employees are at their best, patients and customer are at the heart of every decision, and our focus and agility allow us to deliver greater impact for all.

Additionally, for the 17th year in a row, we have been certified as Top Employer Spain, and also Top Employer Germany for the first time.

This strengthens our commitment to create a unique work environment that helps our employees to develop their skills to fullest and grow both professionally and as individuals.

We are delighted to have a great team that is proactive, innovative, and eager to transform the world of people with skin conditions.

We are proud of each one of our employees, their development, and growth: they are the success of the company.

Our purpose

"Transform the patients' world by helping them realize their hopes & dreams for a healthy life".

Our values

• Care: we listen & empathize, we value diverse perspectives & backgrounds and we help each other succeed.

• Courage: we challenge the status quo, we take full ownership and we learn from our success & failures.

• Innovation: we put the patient and customer at the center, we create novel solutions and we empower entrepreneurial mindsets.

• Simplicity: we act decisively and avoid over-analysis, we understand why before we act and we are agile & keep things simple.

At Almirall, it's all about people!

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