Internal Control Global Testing COE Team Lead IT Controls

Job title: Internal Control Global Testing COE Team Lead IT Controls • Location: Hyderabad About the job Join Sanofi's Internal Control & Processes Testing Center of Excellence (IC&P CoE) and play a pivotal role in safeguarding the financial integrity and digital control environment of one of the world's leading pharmaceutical companies. This is your opportunity to be at the intersection of IT audit excellence, digital transformation, and continuous innovation — with real, measurable impact.  Internal Control is a cornerstone of Sanofi's governance framework, providing reasonable assurance across three critical dimensions:  • Operational excellence — effectiveness and efficiency of operations  • Reporting integrity — reliability of financial and management information  • Regulatory compliance — adherence to applicable laws, regulations, and Sanofi policies  Our Hubs are a crucial part of how we innovate, improving performance across every Sanofi department and providing a springboard for the amazing work we do. Build a career and you can be part of transforming our business while helping to change millions of lives. Ready? As Internal Control Global Testing COE Senior Specialist within our Internal Control Global Testing COE, you’ll Support Internal Control Global Process Leads in the creation / update of test scripts for SOX & non-SOX testing through constructive feedback and sharing of best practices. Coordinate the CSA campaign by consolidating the Local Process Owners list, updating the tools and following the CSA completion and sign-off. We are an innovative global healthcare company with one purpose: to chase the miracles of science to improve people’s lives. We’re also a company where you can flourish and grow your career, with countless opportunities to explore, make connections with people, and stretch the limits of what you thought was possible. Ready to get started? Main responsibilities: • As a key pillar of Sanofi's 2nd Line of Defense , the IC&P CoE supports and challenges operational standards, guides business teams, and reports directly to ExCom on control implementation and action plans. Reporting to the Head of Internal Controls Testing COE, the Internal Control Global Testing COE Team Lead - IT Controls (ITAC/ITGC) is both a strategic leader and technical authority — managing two dedicated teams (one for ITAC, one for ITGC). This role is responsible for orchestrating end-to-end testing activities across both domains, driving harmonization, and ensuring strong alignment across all scopes and stakeholders. As the ITAC/ITGC Lead, you will directly shape Sanofi's audit readiness, digital control maturity, and the adoption of next-generation testing technologies — while building and inspiring a team of IT controls professionals. • For ITAC scope, this includes IT Dependent controls (automated controls, key reports, interfaces), User Access Management (UAM) and Segregation of Duties (SOD) in coordination with external auditors, SOX entities, and BSC System Controls Leads. For ITGC scope, this includes Digital SOX ITGC and High Risk / IC testing activities in coordination with external auditors, Digital control owners, and Digital Risk & Compliance Leads. • Define and execute the annual ITAC & ITGC testing roadmap, and resource plan in coordination with BSC System Controls Leads, Digital Risk & Compliance Leads, external auditors, SOX entities, including SOC report analysis for in-scope third parties, and alignment with IC&P CoE priorities. Own testing quality and rigor across all ITAC & ITGC testing activities — ensuring consistency, accuracy, and completeness of testing documentation and findings. Serve as senior SPOC bridging IC&P CoE and SOX Leads for all ITAC & ITGC testing activities • Drive harmonizat