Director, Internal Audit, Business Processes

About The Role

Director, Internal Audit:
Lead a risk-based assurance program strengthening governance, risk management, and internal controls. Report to the Head of Internal Audit; provide trusted-advisor support to business/functional leaders. Oversee operational, financial, compliance, and SOX assurance; help build a modern, scalable Internal Audit function.

• Lead business process SOX compliance (scoping, testing strategy, execution oversight, reporting).
• Coordinate external auditors and co-sourced providers to improve quality/efficiency and enable reliance.
• Monitor business/regulatory changes; communicate program status, key risks, and remediation to senior leadership.
• Lead operational, financial, compliance, and business process audits.
• Develop/execute a risk-based audit plan aligned to strategic priorities and emerging risks.
• Ensure engagements follow Internal Audit methodology and Global Internal Audit Standards.
• Assess control effectiveness and recommend improvements.
• Support executive/Audit Committee reporting; present findings and insights.
• Partner with leaders to identify, assess, and respond to operational, financial, compliance, and strategic risks.
• Champion data analytics, automation, and AI-enabled audit techniques.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field.
• 12+ years progressive audit experience (public accounting + internal audit leadership).

• CPA, CIA, or equivalent certification (required).
• Demonstrated experience with operational/financial audits, risk assessments, and SOX compliance.
• Strong knowledge of SOX, COSO Internal Control Framework, risk management, and Global Internal Audit Standards.
• Ability to influence stakeholders at all levels; strong communication/presentation.
• Experience managing external service providers/co-sourced audit relationships.

• Life sciences industry/regulatory environment experience;
  Workiva/Audit Board; data/automation/AI audit experience.

• Hybrid (Bridgewater, NJ); remote most of the time; occasional travel up to 15%.
• Pay range: $177,000-$242,000 annual.

• Medical/dental/vision, mental health support, EAP; wellbeing reimbursement; paid time off; 401(k) match; equity awards; ESPP; life/disability insurance; learning/mentorship and employee resource groups.