Auditor Manager at Ferring Pharmaceuticals

Lisbon, , Portugal -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

05 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

07 Mar, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Audit Plan Delivery, Compliance, Financial Processes, Operational Audits, Risk Management, Internal Controls, Governance, Root Cause Analysis, Data Analytics, Audit Programs, Stakeholder Management, Team Leadership, SAP, Oracle ERP, CIA, CISA

Industry

Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

Description

Job Description: At Ferring Pharmaceuticals, we help people around the world build families and live better lives. We are entrepreneurial and innovative, with a global team focused on scientific advances in the areas of reproductive and women’s health, gastroenterology and urology. Ferring + You is all about working together and sharing ideas, so that we can bring science to life for patients around the world. Every person at Ferring works together to change lives and help people build families. Our corporate teams offer empowering, innovative, challenging and rewarding careers – we are motivated to make a difference. To reach our full potential we collaborate, and respect and value diverse contributions so that we can grow as an organisation and as professionals. Together we can influence the world around us to make life and work better. Ferring+You The Internal Audit team at Ferring is an independent, objective assurance and advisory function designed to add value and strengthen the organization’s operations. We support the achievement of business objectives by applying a systematic, disciplined approach to evaluating and improving the effectiveness of risk management, internal controls, and governance. As Auditor Manager, you will play a key role in delivering a global audit plan covering commercial, technical operations, and central functions. You will work closely with colleagues across the business, Global Compliance, and senior stakeholders to help the organization navigate change, raise standards, and continuously improve. You will operate as part of a global, agile audit “delta force”, where everyone has a role, leadership rotates, and collaboration is key. There are no regional silos—audits are global, diverse, and dynamic. The role requires global travel (40-50% of your time) with no fixed regions due to the flexible and global nature of the team. Your day at Ferring Execute compliance, financial, and operational audits in line with professional standards across Ferring’s global operations. Contribute to the annual audit plan (currently ~22 audits per year) covering commercial, TechOps, and central functions, delivered across three phases: planning & preparation, fieldwork, and reporting. Assess financial processes, internal control frameworks, and contract compliance, working closely with the Global Compliance organization. Evaluate the design and operating effectiveness of internal controls, identifying deviations, root causes (RCA), and improvement opportunities. Formulate pragmatic, risk-based recommendations, clearly assigning ownership for remediation and ensuring proper documentation. Act as a trusted advisor to management up to Senior Management level on corporate governance, compliance, and best practices. Develop and apply audit programs, data analytics, and modern audit techniques tailored to each audit mission. Communicate audit outcomes clearly and effectively—both verbally and in writing—ensuring messages are factual, balanced, and solution-oriented. Lead audits and audit teams when required, while also being ready to be led—no ego, shared ownership. Behind our innovation…There’s you Degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Information Systems, or equivalent. Professional certification such as CIA, CISA, CISM, ACCA (or equivalent). 5+ years of experience in audit/advisory roles within a Big 4 environment. 3+ years in an audit/advisory role within a regulated industrial sector (pharmaceutical or chemical industry strongly preferred). Strong knowledge of financial processes, internal controls, and governance frameworks. Working knowledge of SAP and/or Oracle ERP is an advantage. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and information systems skills. Excellent communication skills in an international, multicultural environment. Comfortable traveling up to 50%. Excellent English proficiency. French, Spanish or any other language is a great add on. People come first at Ferring Get inspired from our commitment to advocate for everyone’s right to build a family, no matter who you are, where you live or who you love. Our inclusive support package – “Building Families at Ferring” provides equal and accessible policies for all employees who wish to start their family journey, ensuring a global standard, irrespective of location and role. Subject to a minimum period of employment at Ferring . Parental leave for both birthing and non-birthing parents . Extended support on family building journey . Making a difference in the life of millions of people means we succeed by working together. Our diverse backgrounds, experiences, expertise, and perspectives enable us to find solutions to even the most challenging problems, and our success is tied to each team member’s contributions. Imagine the power of your career when it’s Ferring + You. Behind our purpose… There’s you If our mission and your vision are aligned, please apply! We strive to build and maintain an inclusive and diverse workplace with equal opportunities and mutual respect for all employees regardless of their backgrounds and socioeconomic status. Note to agencies: this search is being managed by Ferring’s Talent Acquisition team. Kindly do not send us spontaneous profiles. Location: Ferring Service Center Portugal Ferring Pharmaceuticals a privately owned, research-driven, specialty biopharmaceutical group committed to building families and helping people live better lives. We are leaders in reproductive medicine with a strong heritage in gastroenterology and urology, and are at the forefront of innovation in uro-oncology gene therapy. Ferring was founded in 1950 and employs more than 7,000 people worldwide. The company is headquartered in Saint-Prex, Switzerland, and has operating subsidiaries in more than 50 countries which market its medicines in over 100 countries. Learn more at www.ferring.com, or connect with us on LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube, Facebook and X. At Ferring, we'll give you the tools to shape a career build on purpose. Join us and help People around the world to build families and live better lives. Click HERE to enlarge the picture. At Ferring, our focus on Patient Advocacy drives our commitment to create more equitable health outcomes for all, at every stage of their healthcare journey. We believe in everyone’s right to access the best treatment, pioneering into new therapeutic areas, and developing innovative ways to diagnose, treat and prevent diseases. Don't see the dream job you are looking for? Drop off your contact information and resume and we will reach out to you if we find the perfect fit!

Responsibilities

The Auditor Manager will execute compliance, financial, and operational audits globally, contributing to an annual plan covering commercial, technical operations, and central functions. This involves assessing internal controls, identifying deviations, formulating risk-based recommendations, and acting as a trusted advisor to management on governance and compliance.