Global Internal Audit Director

Johnson & Johnson MedTech; Raritan (NJ); On-site; USD 150,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson’s DePuy Synthes is seeking a Director, Internal Audit to lead risk‑based audits across financial, operational, IT, and compliance domains. Location flexibility includes MA, NJ, PA, IN, or FL, with high visibility and impact through strategic risk management.

The role partners with executive leadership to drive strong controls, governance, and continuous improvement as the company prepares for a major standalone transition.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field (required).
• Master’s degree or MBA (preferred).
• 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.

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.

Skills

Audit Trends

Audit Reporting

Collaboration

Compliance Policies

Data Savvy

Developing Others

Decision Making

Financial Analysis

Financial Risk Management

Fraud Prevention

Inclusive Leadership

Internal Auditing

Internal Controls

Leadership

Program Management

SOX Compliance

Technical Credibility

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field

Master’s degree or MBA (preferred)

Job description

Johnson & Johnson’s DePuy Synthes is seeking a Director, Internal Audit to lead risk‑based audits across financial, operational, IT, and compliance domains. Location flexibility includes MA, NJ, PA, IN, or FL, with high visibility and impact through strategic risk management.

The role partners with executive leadership to drive strong controls, governance, and continuous improvement as the company prepares for a major standalone transition.