Director, Internal Audit

Johnson & Johnson

. Lead the planning and execution of risk-based internal audit engagements across financial, operational, IT, and compliance areas .

Posted 10/6/2026full-timeUnited StatesLead💰 $150,000 - $300,000 per yearWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in leading risk-based internal audit engagements, assessing internal controls, and implementing improvements in governance and risk management processes. Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders and manage audit teams while ensuring compliance with professional standards.

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Internal Audit LeadershipRisk Management FrameworksAudit Standards ComplianceAnalytical SkillsStakeholder Communication

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Hard Skills

Internal ControlsRisk ManagementAudit MethodologiesData AnalyticsFinancial AuditingOperational AuditingIT AuditingGovernance ProcessesContinuous ImprovementPerformance Management

Soft Skills

Team LeadershipInfluencing SkillsExecutive-Level PresentationCoachingCommunication Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

CPACIACISA

Industry Keywords

Medical DevicesLife SciencesRegulated IndustriesGlobal OrganizationsTransformation Activities

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the planning and execution of risk-based internal audit engagements across financial, operational, IT, and compliance areas
Assess internal controls, governance, and risk management processes
Recommend practical, value-adding improvements
Partner with senior and executive leaders on emerging risks, business initiatives, and transformation activities
Oversee audit teams and/or external resources
Provide coaching, development, and performance management
Ensure audit activities comply with professional internal audit standards and company policies
Communicate audit results, themes, and risk trends to management and governance bodies
Monitor remediation of audit findings
Support sustainable control improvements
Contribute to continuous improvement of audit methodologies, tools, and analytics
Help shape audit strategy as DePuy Synthes prepares to operate as a standalone company

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field (required)
Typically 10-12 years of progressive experience in internal audit, external audit, finance, or risk management, including leadership responsibility at the director or senior manager level
Strong knowledge of internal controls, audit standards, and risk management frameworks
Demonstrated ability to lead teams and influence senior stakeholders
Experience auditing complex, global, or regulated organizations
Excellent analytical, communication, and executive-level presentation skills
Travel up to approximately 20% domestic and/or international
Master’s degree or MBA (preferred)
Experience in medical devices, life sciences, or highly regulated industries (preferred)
Exposure to IT audits, data analytics, or enterprise risk management programs (preferred)
Experience supporting large-scale transformations, separations, or integrations (preferred)
CPA, CIA, CISA, or equivalent certification (preferred)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Consolidated retirement plan (pension)
Savings plan (401(k))
Long-term incentive program
Vacation – 120 hours per calendar year
Sick time – 40 hours per calendar year; 48 hours for employees residing in Colorado; 56 hours for employees residing in Washington
Holiday pay, including Floating Holidays – 13 days per calendar year
Work, Personal and Family Time – up to 40 hours per calendar year
Parental Leave – 480 hours within one year of the birth/adoption/foster care of a child
Bereavement Leave – 240 hours for an immediate family member; 40 hours for an extended family member per calendar year
Caregiver Leave – 80 hours in a 52-week rolling period
Volunteer Leave – 32 hours per calendar year
Military Spouse Time-Off – 80 hours per calendar year
Hybrid work arrangement