Director, Internal Audit
Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine•Warsaw, IN
•$150,000 - $300,000•Hybrid
About The Position
The Director, Internal Audit is a senior leadership role within Global Audit & Assurance, responsible for providing independent and objective assurance over financial, operational, compliance, and strategic risks. This role partners closely with executive leadership to strengthen internal controls, enhance risk management practices, and support the organization’s transformation as DePuy Synthes prepares to operate as a standalone company. The role offers high visibility, meaningful influence, and the opportunity to shape audit strategy during a critical period of change.
Requirements
- 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.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree or MBA (preferred).
- Experience in medical devices, life sciences, or highly regulated industries.
- Exposure to IT audits, data analytics, or enterprise risk management programs.
- Experience supporting large‑scale transformations, separations, or integrations.
- CPA, CIA, CISA, or equivalent (preferred).
Responsibilities
- Lead the planning and execution of risk‑based internal audit engagements across financial, operational, IT, and compliance areas.
- Assess the effectiveness of internal controls, governance, and risk management processes, and recommend practical, value‑adding improvements.
- Partner with senior and executive leaders to provide insight on emerging risks, business initiatives, and transformation activities.
- Oversee audit teams and/or external resources, providing coaching, development, and performance management.
- Ensure audit activities are performed in accordance with professional internal audit standards and company policies.
- Communicate audit results, themes, and risk trends clearly to management and governance bodies.
- Monitor remediation of audit findings and support sustainable control improvements.
- Contribute to continuous improvement of audit methodologies, tools, and analytics.
Benefits
- Vacation –120 hours per calendar year
- Sick time - 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Colorado –48 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington –56 hours per calendar year
- 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
- Employees are eligible to participate in the Company’s consolidated retirement plan (pension) and savings plan (401(k)).
- This position is eligible to participate in the Company’s long-term incentive program.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
