Sr. Associate, Internal Audit

BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc. (Swiss Office) seeks a Sr. Associate for Internal Audit to conduct risk assessments, evaluate controls, and provide data-driven insights in an on-site role.

Reporting to the Head of Internal Audit, this position plays a key part in establishing a high-performing audit function that delivers both assurance and advisory services. The incumbent collaborates closely with team members to assess the design and operational effectiveness of internal controls. By leveraging data analytics, the role aims to uncover indicators of non-compliance, fraud, or waste, thereby providing actionable business insights.

Responsibilities

• Engage with cross-functional teams during scoping phases to identify relevant risks, controls, and data sources.
• Research documentation to build risk and control matrices that define the audit scope.
• Draft audit planning memos that clearly outline objectives, scope, and methodology.
• Oversee the collection, review, and secure storage of all supporting audit evidence within the audit management system.
• Organize and lead process walkthroughs and interviews, including agenda setting and note-taking.
• Create initial testing workbooks that map key risks and controls alongside the corresponding testing plan.
• Request necessary data and system reports from stakeholders to support detailed control effectiveness analysis.
• Execute audit testing procedures, analyzing datasets to detect patterns, outliers, or deviations from internal policies.
• Document testing conclusions, summarizing control effectiveness and noting any exceptions or non-compliance instances.
• Present audit findings to leadership and auditees to verify the accuracy of results.
• Escalate critical issues to appropriate management levels as needed.
• Prepare initial materials to discuss results with department leadership and auditees.

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree is mandatory.
• Three to five years of experience in internal audit, compliance, advisory services, or within a global corporation.
• Strong proficiency and self-motivation in using AI tools such as Claude or ChatGPT.
• Competence in data analytics and visualization platforms like Databricks or Power BI.
• Hands-on experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP) and audit management software.
• Excellent skills in creating high-quality presentations, using Excel formulas, and performing data analytics.

Nice to have

• Professional designations such as CPA, CIA, CISA, or CFE are preferred.
• Prior experience in the biotech, pharmaceutical, or life science sectors is advantageous.

What the company offers

• Eligibility for a discretionary annual bonus.
• Access to discretionary stock-based long-term incentives.
• Paid time off.
• Company-sponsored medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans.

About the company

BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc. stands as a global leader in developing therapeutics for serious and life-threatening rare genetic diseases. The Internal Audit team supports this mission by helping the company realize its full potential in transforming patient lives through comprehensive risk minimization. The team operates with objectivity and independence, striving to be a trusted partner that leads with integrity, enthusiasm, and a focus on critical matters while sharing industry best practices.

• Commitment to minimizing overall company risk to support patient transformation.
• Pride in maintaining objectivity and independence from assessed areas.
• Values of integrity, enthusiasm, and focus on what matters.
• Willingness to share industry practices and act as a trusted partner.