Global Head of Internal Audit

Role Overview

Galderma is seeking a Group Head of Internal Audit to lead its global internal audit function and provide independent, forward‑looking assurance to Executive Management and the Board Audit & Finance Committee.

The Group Head of Internal Audit is responsible for designing and delivering a risk‑based global internal audit strategy, ensuring the effectiveness of governance, risk management and internal controls across Galderma’s worldwide operations. The role goes beyond traditional assurance to act as a strategic partner to leadership, identifying emerging risks, driving control maturity and providing insight during periods of transformation, growth and increased regulatory scrutiny.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and own Galderma’s global internal audit strategy aligned with enterprise risks, growth priorities and regulatory requirements.
• Lead the annual enterprise risk assessment and translate results into a rolling, multi‑year audit plan.
• Oversee the end‑to‑end execution of internal audits across all Galderma entities worldwide.
• Ensure high‑quality audit execution, clear issue articulation and pragmatic, value‑adding recommendations.
• Uphold consistent methodologies, quality standards and reporting globally.
• Provide clear, concise and timely reporting to the Group CFO, Executive Committee and Audit & Finance Committee.
• Elevate systemic issues, emerging risks and control weaknesses with independence and sound judgment.
• Build strong, trusted relationships with senior leadership while preserving audit objectivity.
• Own governance over audit findings and remediation plans.
• Aggregate and trend audit themes to strengthen the Group’s overall control environment.
• Provide forward‑looking insight on strategic initiatives without compromising independence.
• Build and lead a high‑performing global internal audit team.
• Drive innovation through data analytics, automation and modern audit practices.

Experience & Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in internal audit, external audit, risk or control leadership roles.
• Proven leadership of a global internal audit function or equivalent senior assurance role.
• Strong understanding of governance, internal control frameworks and listed‑company requirements.
• Experience in regulated, complex and international environments (pharma, medical devices, life sciences, consumer healthcare or similar).
• Professional qualification such as CIA, CPA, ACCA or equivalent preferred.
• Fluent in English; additional languages are an asset.

Leadership & Personal Attributes

• High integrity and strong ethical compass.
• Executive presence with the confidence to challenge constructively.
• Analytical, independent and commercially minded.
• Able to balance rigorous assurance with pragmatic business insight.
• Trusted, discreet and resilient in sensitive situations.