IT Internal Controls Analyst

Incyte Corporation; Chadds Ford (Delaware County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Incyte Corporation in Chadds Ford is seeking an IT Internal Controls Analyst to support IT SOX compliance and audit activities across enterprise systems. The ideal candidate will have 1-3 years of experience in IT SOX and a strong understanding of user access controls.

This role involves collaboration with cross-functional teams to ensure audit readiness, user access validation, and compliance with IT General Controls. Join Incyte to contribute to our mission of finding solutions for patients with unmet medical needs.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of hands-on experience in IT SOX, IT General Controls (ITGCs), or technology risk/compliance.
• Strong understanding of segregation of duties and identity lifecycle management.
• Experience interfacing with external auditors.

Responsibilities

• Support IT SOX and IT General Controls audits with evidence coordination.
• Execute user access reviews and validations in Active Directory.
• Maintain audit-ready documentation and evidence artifacts.

Skills

User access controls

Documentation skills

Organizational skills

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in information technology/computer science/information systems

Tools

SAP

AuditBoard

ServiceNow GRC

Job description

Overview

A global biopharmaceutical company on a mission to Solve On, Incyte follows science to find solutions for patients with unmet medical needs. Through the discovery, development, and commercialization of proprietary therapeutics, Incyte has established a portfolio of first‑in‑class medicines for patients and a strong pipeline of products in Hematology, Oncology and Inflammation and Autoimmunity

Headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware, Incyte has operations in North America, Europe, and Asia.

Role Summary

The IT Internal Controls Analyst supports and executes IT SOX compliance, audit readiness, and access governance activities across enterprise systems. Reporting to the Senior Manager, IT Controls, this role partners closely with IT, IT Application Security, and Audit teams to support IT General Controls (ITGCs), user access reviews, and audit support activities in a regulated environment. The ideal candidate has hands‑on experience supporting SOX audits, interacting with external auditors, and working within ERP and GRC tool environments. This role requires sound judgment, strong documentation skills, and the ability to manage assigned audit and control activities with appropriate guidance and increasing independence over time.

Key Responsibilities

• Support IT SOX and IT General Controls audits, including evidence coordination, auditor inquiry responses, and remediation tracking
• Execute periodic user access reviews, including access validation, Active Directory checks, segregation of duties considerations, and remediation follow‑ups
• Support SAP Change Management and SAP GRC activities, including transport reviews, CAB approval validation, Firefighter or sensitive access reviews, and audit evidence preparation
• Support SDLC controls for IT project implementations, including pre implementation risk and scope assessments and post implementation audits
• Support third party and SaaS audit requests, including SOC report coordination, complementary user entity control validation, and control confirmations
• Administer and coordinate AuditBoard (Optro) (or similar GRC tool) access for internal teams and external auditors
• Maintain audit ready ITGC documentation and evidence artifacts related to access controls, change management, and incident response
• Identify opportunities for control automation and process improvement to improve audit efficiency and consistency
• Contribute to audit status, remediation, and project reporting for IT leadership and audit stakeholders

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in information technology/computer science/information systems/related field
• 1-3 years of hands‑on experience in IT SOX, IT General Controls (ITGCs), or technology risk/compliance
• Strong understanding of user access controls, identity lifecycle management, and segregation of duties
• Experience supporting SDLC controls, including pre and post implementation reviews for IT projects
• Hands‑on experience working in ERP environments (SAP preferred), including access or change‑related controls
• Working knowledge of GRC platforms such as AuditBoard, SAP GRC, or ServiceNow GRC
• Experience interfacing with external auditors and supporting detailed audit requests
• Strong documentation, organizational, and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently and collaborate with U.S. and EU‑based stakeholders

Preferred Qualifications

• CISA certification (completed or actively pursuing)
• Experience supporting Big 4 or large public accounting firm audits
• Prior experience in regulated industries such as Life Sciences, Pharmaceuticals, Healthcare, or Financial Services

Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications. Management reserves the right to change or modify such duties as required.

Incyte Corporation is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.