Head Internal Control Compliance

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Job Description Summary -To lead the execution of all Internal Audit (IA) programs in the assigned Region by planning and coordinating IA activities and by assuming responsibility for the regional audit coverage. To ensure that internal audits across the assigned Region fulfil Sandoz IA methodology standards, strategies and directives, and to ensure that these are consistently applied across the Region. Job Description Sandoz continues to go through an exciting and transformative period as a global leader and pioneering provider of sustainable Biosimilar and Generic medicines. As we continue down this new and ambitious path, unique opportunities will present themselves, both professionally and personally. Join us, the future is ours to shape! Your Key Responsibilities: Demonstrate an inclusive, proactive, respectful, and results‑driven leadership style aligned with Sandoz Values and Behaviours, acting as a role model across the organization. Lead the Internal Control Compliance (ICC) / MCS process across the full Sandoz organization by defining annual priorities, approving plans, and monitoring execution progress. Propose and execute the annual operating plan in line with budget requirements, organizational guidelines, and agreed targets. Collaborate with key stakeholders , including senior finance colleagues and external partners, to promote MCS guidelines, ensure alignment with Sandoz Values, and maintain timely and transparent communication. Monitor and support MCS execution , guiding control owners and ensuring effective remediation plans are designed and implemented where needed. Provide advisory and subject matter expertise on MCS and internal control topics across the organization, including support for projects such as M&A and other strategic initiatives. Manage a diverse global team (on‑ and offshore) across GCCs and major countries, fostering collaboration, high performance, and standardized ways of working. Build and strengthen team capabilities by identifying, developing, and deploying talent, ensuring a strong succession pipeline and continuous skills development. Promote a customer‑focused service culture through effective workforce management, performance monitoring, and continuous improvement initiatives. Sponsor and oversee key initiatives and projects aimed at enhancing productivity, efficiency, and controls excellence. Ensure structured onboarding, training, and ongoing support for new team members, equipping them with the necessary knowledge, tools, and resources to succeed. Key indicators: MCS testing plans delivered on time and high quality ICC level of compliance (>98%) No overdue remediation plans at year end Cost effective operating model with high level of customer satisfaction from all key customers (e.g. based on annual customer satisfaction survey) and in accordance with agreed SLAs (if any) Development of Finance talent, ensuring retention and succession planning in place (e.g. number of promotions from within Department / number of unplanned departures / talent exchange with other areas of Finance), employee satisfaction Delivery of productivity targets through timely/successful execution of improvement projects What you'll bring to the role: People Leadership & Development People Challenges Management Building Effective Teams Strategy Development Geographic Scope Management Functional Breadth Compliance and Controls Financial Accounting Financial and Management Reporting Process Optimization End-to-End (E2E) Process View AI-Driven Insight Generation Critical Thinking Effective Communication What you'll receive: Monthly pension contribution matching your individual contribution up to 3% of your gross monthly base salary Risk Life Insurance 5-week holiday per year (1 week above the Labor Law requirement) Cafeteria employee benefit program - choice of benefits from Benefit Plus CZ in the amount of 12,000 CZK per year Meal vouchers in amount of 120 CZK for each working day (full tax covered by company) Multisport Card Premium Health Care Program Car Allowance Why Sandoz? Sandoz is the global leader in Biosimilar and Generic medicines, a segment of the healthcare industry that delivers 80% of the world's medicines at 30% of the cost, touching the lives of more than 1 billion people across 100+ countries! While we are proud of our achievements, we have an ambition to do more so that everyone can achieve the basic human right of good health. With investments in new development capabilities, production sites, new acquisitions, and partnerships, we have the opportunity to shape the future of Sandoz and help even more people gain access to low-cost, high-quality medicines, sustainably. Our momentum is powered by an open, collaborative culture driven by our talented and ambitious colleagues, who, in return for applying their skills, experience an agile and collegiate environment with impactful careers, where diversity of thought is welcomed an

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