Director, Technology, Data, and AI, Internal Audit

Join Novartis as Director of Technology, Data, and AI in Basel. This pivotal role offers a chance to shape technology risk management globally.

Tasks

• Lead global audits in technology, cybersecurity, and AI areas.

• Serve as senior authority for technology-related audits, ensuring quality.

• Translate tech risks into actionable insights for senior leaders., 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., * 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

• Deep experience in IT operations, cybersecurity, or digital technology.

• Strong understanding of risk management in complex tech environments.

• Proven ability to engage and influence senior stakeholders., * 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

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Novartis is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams representative of the patients and communities we serve., Why Novartis: Helping people with disease and their families takes more than innovative science. It takes a community of smart, passionate people like you. Collaborating, supporting and inspiring each other. Combining to achieve breakthroughs that change patients' lives. Ready to create a brighter future together? https://www.novartis.com/about/strategy/people-and-culture