Global Head of Internal Audit at Galderma | Barcelona, Spain | Rezi

Global Head of Internal Audit at Galderma

Global Head of Internal Audit

Galderma · Barcelona, Spain

1 months ago

Global Head of Internal Audit

Galderma · Barcelona, Spain

a month ago
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About the Role

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. This is a high-impact leadership role with significant exposure to the CFO, CEO and Board, suited for a senior audit leader who combines technical depth with executive presence. 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.

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.

Requirements

  • 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).
  • 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.

Skills

  • Data analytics
  • Automation

Location

  • Barcelona

Work Type

  • Full-time

Experience Level

  • Senior
  • 15+ years

Education Level

  • Professional qualification such as CIA, CPA, ACCA or equivalent preferred.

About the Company

  • Galderma is the emerging pure-play dermatology category leader, present in approximately 90 countries.
  • We deliver an innovative, science-based portfolio of premium flagship brands and services that span the full spectrum of the fast-growing dermatology market through Injectable Aesthetics, Dermatological Skincare and Therapeutic Dermatology.
  • Since our foundation in 1981, we have dedicated our focus and passion to the human body's largest organ - the skin - meeting individual consumer and patient needs with superior outcomes in partnership with healthcare professionals.
  • Because we understand that the skin we are in shapes our lives, we are advancing dermatology for every skin story.
  • Galderma is the pure‑play global leader in dermatology, operating across highly regulated, science‑driven and fast‑growing markets.
  • As the Group continues its global expansion following its successful IPO, the company is strengthening its governance and risk capabilities.

Equal Opportunity

  • Across our company, we embrace diversity and respect the dignity, privacy, and personal rights of every employee.