- Location
- Barcelona, Spain
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- Finance
- Seniority
- Internship
- Experience
- 15+ years
- Source
- Workday
Description
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.
We look for people who focus on getting results, embrace learning and bring a positive energy. They must combine initiative with a sense of teamwork and collaboration. Above all, they must be passionate about doing something meaningful for consumers, patients, and the healthcare professionals we serve every day. We aim to empower each employee and promote their personal growth while ensuring business needs are met now and into the future. Across our company, we embrace diversity and respect the dignity, privacy, and personal rights of every employee.
At Galderma, we actively give our teams reasons to believe in our bold ambition to become the leading dermatology company in the world. With us, you have the ultimate opportunity to gain new and challenging work experiences and create an unparalleled, direct impact.
Further supporting our growth and innovation momentum, we are establishing a new Global Capability Center in Barcelona to deploy new capabilities to effectively support its global commercial and functional teams. Located in the upscale Eixample District in the heart of Barcelona, Galderma’s Global Capability Center offers numerous possibilities for professional development such as exposure to global and cross-functional projects and access to global career opportunities.
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.
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
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.
