Internal Auditor

Scorpion Therapeutics; San Carlos (CA); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Scorpion Therapeutics is seeking an Internal Auditor to support operational and compliance audits, including SOX/C-SOX assessments, within a biopharma context. You will perform risk assessments, audit planning, fieldwork, reporting, and issue follow-up across US and China.

Ideal candidates have a BA/BS in Accounting, Finance or related field, 5+ years in audit, and strong data analytics skills; CIA/CPA preferred. Travel 10–20% is expected; remote work flexibility is available.

Qualifications

• 5+ years overall experience with 2+ years in public accounting or internal audit, including financial and operational audits.
• Proficiency in data analytics and audit tools.
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate across teams.

Responsibilities

• Conduct risk assessments and collaborate with business and control owners.
• Execute audit planning, fieldwork, reporting, and issue follow-up.
• Support SOX/C-SOX control testing and framework optimization.
• Contribute to process automation and industry best practices.

Skills

Data analytics

Audit tools

Communication skills

Education

BA/BS in Accounting, Finance, Engineering, or related

Tools

AuditBoard

SAP

Job description

Role:

Internal Auditor supporting operational and compliance audits, SOX/C-SOX assessments, and advisory projects within a biopharma context.

Responsibilities:

conduct risk assessments, collaborate with business and control owners, execute audit planning, fieldwork, reporting, and issue follow-up; support SOX/C-SOX control testing and framework optimization; contribute to process automation and industry best practices.

Requirements:

BA/BS in Accounting, Finance, Engineering, or related; 5+ years overall experience with 2+ years in public accounting or internal audit, including financial and operational audits; proficiency in data analytics, audit tools (AuditBoard, SAP), and strong communication skills.

Preferred:

CIA or CPA certifications; pharmaceutical industry knowledge, especially GxP.

High-Value:

experience with risk assessment, audit execution, SOX compliance, data analytics, audit automation, and cross‑functional collaboration; fluency in English; 10‑20% travel.

Work setup:

flexible regarding travel and remote work, with periodic evening meetings with teams across US and China.