Senior Manager, Global Internal Audit & Assurance

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Position: Senior Manager, Global Internal Audit & Assurance

Location: Hyderabad, India

At Bristol Myers Squibb, we are inspired by a single vision – transforming patients’ lives through science. In oncology, hematology, immunology, and cardiovascular disease – and one of the most diverse and promising pipelines in the industry – each of our passionate colleagues contribute to innovations that drive meaningful change. We bring a human touch to every treatment we pioneer. Join us and make a difference.

Position Summary

The Senior Manager in GIA will work in a team environment to plan and execute dynamic risk-based audits and identify value-added recommendations to strengthen Company processes and controls. Audits will include U.S.-based operations, international Company subsidiaries, strategic initiatives, critical business processes, and key third-party outsourcing arrangements. Throughout the audits, the Senior Manager will have the opportunity to interact with senior management and enhance oral and written communication skills.

Additionally, the Senior Manager will play a key role in coaching and mentoring a team of resources during audit engagements.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and lead a team of internal and co-sourced resources through integrated financial, compliance and operational audits across Company divisions and functions to evaluate the adequacy of internal controls and deliver audit reports that are value-add. Ensure all engagements are completed in line with BMS and IIA standards.

• Coordinate engagement plans, schedules, and budgets with other GIA leaders to ensure efficient and effective resource allocations.

• Coach teams to effectively assess risks and controls during planning to develop a risk-based audit scope considering input from key stakeholders.

• Propose and execute audit programs and testing procedures that address highest risks for activities in scope and drive execution of the audit/project to BMS and IIA standards.

• Drive preparation of the report for each engagement ensuring findings, action items and recommendations are practical and actionable. Communicate effectively with internal and external management to align on audit observations and recommendations.

• Drive data analysis in risk assessment and execution of audits.

• Drive use of AI on assigned audits to increase efficiency and depth of insights.

• Participate in department recruiting efforts to identify, recruit and onboard talent.

• Coach/mentor direct reports and staff assigned to audits. Foster an inclusive and feedback-rich environment.

• Develop strong networks with key stakeholders to identify audit plan input, identify and cascade to relevant people, process and system changes to GIA, and act as a resource to them on control/process issues.

• Monitor and cascade emerging risks and changes in Company policies and procedures, accounting/auditing standards and industry practices/regulations, to suggest changes to audit plans and procedures

• Identify, lead, and participate in continuous improvement initiatives.

• May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications & Experience

• A BA/BS degree in Accounting, Finance, or other business discipline. MBA or other advanced degree is preferred.

• A minimum of 6 - 8 years prior public accounting or internal audit experience, including experience in financial, operational, or compliance auditing with at least 3 years in a leadership role.

• Knowledge of U.S. GAAP and IIA standards.

• English fluency.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

• Ability to work in a fast-paced global environment with multiple competing priorities while ensuring adherence to deadlines.

• Ability to travel globally – approximately 35% for Hyderabad, India based resources including international travel for up to three weeks at a time.

• Proficiency with Excel/Word/PowerPoint.

• Data analytics experience (specifically with visualization tools such as Tableau, Alteryx and Power BI)

• Experience in implementing AI strategies and use cases for internal auditing is preferred.

• Experience with ERPs, such as SAP, is preferred.

Desirable Qualifications & Experience

• MBA or other advanced degree.

• Professional certification (i.e., CPA, CA, CIA, CISA or equivalent).

• Experience with a Big Four firm.

• Experience in developing written reports and delivering presentations.

• Multilingual (verbal and written).

• Experience managing 2 – 4 direct reports

Personal Characteristics

• Quick Learner: Able to identify risk and quickly develop an understanding of complex processes. Works effectively in ambiguous situations and adapts quickly in a rapidly changing environment.

• Action-Oriented: Pursues tasks with a sense of urgency. Shows accountability by taking ownership of assigned responsibilities and completing them on time, with the highest quality.

• Critical Thinking: Gathers relevant information and critically evaluates it to define next steps and propose a solution.

• Effective Communicator: Displays excellent ability to communicate across various levels of management, including with executives, to explain identified issues and related corrective actions.

• Project Management: Demonstrates speed and innovation to get things done; can simplify complex processes; knows of and can leverage resources to drive tasks/projects forward across functions and within the function.

• Team Player: Works well in a team environment, fostering inclusion and building effective relationships with both team members and customers.

• Development-Oriented: Committed to and actively works toward continuous improvement, including self-development.

• Integrity: Exhibits passion for the work that they do and demonstrates the ethical behavior expected of an internal audit function.

If you come across a role that intrigues you but doesn’t perfectly line up with your resume, we encourage you to apply anyway. You could be one step away from work that will transform your life and career.

Uniquely Interesting Work, Life-changing Careers
With a single vision as inspiring as “Transforming patients’ lives through science™ ”, every BMS employee plays an integral role in work that goes far beyond ordinary. Each of us is empowered to apply our individual talents and unique perspectives in a supportive culture, promoting global participation in clinical trials, while our shared values of passion, innovation, urgency, accountability, inclusion and integrity bring out the highest potential of each of our colleagues.

On-site Protocol

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Site-essential roles require 100% of shifts onsite at your assigned facility. Site-by-design roles may be eligible for a hybrid work model with at least 50% onsite at your assigned facility. For these roles, onsite presence is considered an essential job function and is critical to collaboration, innovation, productivity, and a positive Company culture. For field-based and remote-by-design roles the ability to physically travel to visit customers, patients or business partners and to attend meetings on behalf of BMS as directed is an essential job function.

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