Senior Auditor - IT

INTEGRA LIFESCIENCES CORP; Kingston (NJ); Hybrid; USD 81,650 - 112,700; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Integra LifeSciences seeks a Senior Auditor - IT to execute risk-based IT audits and IT SOX testing across enterprise systems, infrastructure, and processes. You’ll assess IT general and application controls, cybersecurity, data governance, and change management, delivering remediation actions with stakeholders.

The role covers governance of emerging technologies including AI and automation, and requires strong written materials, stakeholder engagement, and collaboration with global teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in IT, CS, accounting, or related field.
• CISA required; CIA/CPA a plus.
• 5+ years IT audit/IT SOX experience; pharma/med tech preferred.
• Strong communication, project leadership, global collaboration, integrity, and attention to detail.
• Analytical/problem‑solving skills; ability to lead across global teams.
• Emerging technology risks including AI governance and data privacy.

Responsibilities

• Audit Execution & Methodology: execute IT audits and advisory reviews per plan, develop risk-based work programs, perform walkthroughs and testing.
• IT SOX & Control Testing: perform IT general controls testing, assess deficiencies, communicate results, coordinate with management and external auditors.
• Risk Assessment, Findings & Remediation Support: conduct IT risk assessments and draft practical recommendations, track remediation.
• Technology, Cybersecurity & Project Reviews: evaluate controls across applications, cloud, infrastructure, IAM, cybersecurity, data privacy; participate in pre/post-implementation reviews.
• Analytics, Automation & Continuous Improvement: leverage analytics/AI tools to improve planning, testing, documentation, and monitoring.
• Stakeholder Engagement & Communication: maintain relationships with IT, Finance, owners, and external auditors; present results and action plans.
• Collaboration & Professional Development: stay current with IT audit practices, SOX requirements, cybersecurity.

Skills

IT audit

IT SOX

Communication

Project leadership

Analytics

Global collaboration

Prioritization

Emerging technology risks

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Accounting, or related field

Tools

AuditBoard

Optro

Power BI

Microsoft Office

Job description

Changing lives. Building Careers. Joining us is a chance to do important work that creates change and shapes the future of healthcare. Thinking differently is what we do best. To us, change equals opportunity. Every day, our colleagues are challenging what’s possible and making headway to innovate new treatment pathways to advance patient outcomes and set new standards of care.

The Senior Auditor - IT is responsible for executing complex risk‑based IT audits, IT SOX testing, and advisory activities across enterprise systems, infrastructure, applications, and technology‑enabled business processes. This role evaluates the design and operating effectiveness of IT general controls, application controls, cybersecurity, data governance, change management, and emerging technology controls, including the governance, security, and responsible use of artificial intelligence and automation tools. The Senior Auditor - IT documents results in accordance with Internal Audit methodology and partners with stakeholders to identify practical remediation actions that strengthen the risk and control environment.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Audit Execution & Methodology Execute assigned IT audits and advisory reviews in accordance with the annual audit plan, Internal Audit methodology, and applicable professional standards. Develop risk-based audit work programs, perform walkthroughs, evaluate control design, and complete testing to assess operating effectiveness. Prepare clear, complete, and well-supported workpapers, including narratives, flowcharts, testing results, and evidence of review-ready conclusions.
• IT SOX & Control Testing Perform IT SOX testing for IT general controls, application controls, key reports, interfaces, privileged access, change management, and computer operations. Assess control deficiencies, document potential impact, support severity evaluation, and communicate results to audit leadership and process owners. Coordinate with management, external auditors, and control owners to support timely evidence requests, testing schedules, and remediation follow‑up.
• Risk Assessment, Findings & Remediation Support Conduct IT risk assessments by identifying key technology, cybersecurity, data, third‑party, and operational risks relevant to audit scope and business objectives. Analyze exceptions, identify root causes, and draft practical, risk‑based recommendations that are clear, actionable, and aligned with management accountability. Track remediation activities, validate corrective actions, and elevate delays or recurring issues to audit leadership as appropriate.
• Technology, Cybersecurity & Project Reviews Evaluate controls across enterprise applications, cloud platforms, infrastructure, identity and access management, cybersecurity, data privacy, and business continuity processes. Participate in pre- and post‑implementation reviews for significant system changes, technology initiatives, and process transformations. Assess risks and controls related to emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence, machine learning, automation, and data‑driven tools, with focus on governance, access, data integrity, model oversight, and responsible use. Apply relevant frameworks and standards, such as COBIT, NIST, ISO27001, COSO, and ITIL, when assessing control design and risk coverage.
• Analytics, Automation & Continuous Improvement Leverage analytics, automation, and AI‑enabled tools to improve audit planning, testing efficiency, exception analysis, documentation quality, and continuous monitoring, while maintaining appropriate professional judgment and confidentiality. Identify opportunities to simplify testing, improve documentation quality, and increase consistency across audit workpapers and AuditBoard records.
• Stakeholder Engagement & Communication Build effective working relationships with IT, Finance, business process owners, and external auditors to facilitate timely audit execution and constructive issue resolution. Communicate audit status, requests, observations, and recommendations clearly and professionally through meetings, workpapers, and draft report language. Prepare concise summaries of audit results for review by audit leadership, including risk implications, root‑cause themes, and management action plans.
• Collaboration & Professional Development Demonstrate sound judgment, accountability, integrity, and attention to detail while managing multiple priorities and deadlines. Maintain current knowledge of IT audit practices, SOX requirements, cybersecurity risks, emerging technologies, and relevant professional standards.

REQUIRED SKILLS & MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Accounting, or related field.
• Certifications: CISA required. CIA/CPA a plus.
• Experience: 5+ years IT audit / IT SOX experience (pharma/med tech industry experience preferred). Include relevant skills such as: Expertise in ITGCs, application controls, cybersecurity, and risk frameworks; proficiency with analytics/automation and AuditBoard/Optro.
• Communication: Strong communication, project leadership, global collaboration, integrity, and attention to detail.
• Technical writing: Demonstrated ability to produce executive‑ready materials; strong writing, structure, and audience awareness.
• Analytical/problem‑solving: Strong analytical/problem‑solving skills; proven ability to lead workstreams and collaborate across global teams.
• Prioritization: Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
• Emerging technology risks: Familiarity with emerging technology risks, including AI governance, responsible AI practices, data privacy, cybersecurity, and related control considerations.

Tools And Equipment Used

• Microsoft Office products
• AuditBoard/Optro
• Oracle PowerBi
• General office equipment: Computers, printers, telephone systems, video conferencing tools

This role is hybrid between Princeton, NJ and remote. Office days are Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.

Salary Pay Range: $81,650.00 - $112,700.00 USD

Salary Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Individual pay is determined by several factors including job‑related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. In addition to base pay, employees may be eligible for bonus, commission, equity or other variable compensation.

Additional Description for Pay Transparency

• Subject to the terms of their respective plans, employees and/or eligible dependents are eligible to participate in the following Company sponsored employee benefit programs: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, business accident insurance, and group legal insurance, and savings plan (401(k)).
• Subject to the terms of their respective policies and date of hire, Employees are eligible for the following Total Rewards | Integra LifeSciences Integra LifeSciences is an equal opportunity employer, and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees regardless of race, marital status, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, or protected veteran status.

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Whatever your specialty, you’ll find an ideal setting for building a rewarding career. Along the way, you’ll have the satisfaction of knowing your work matters, that it’s making patients’ lives better, making a positive and lasting difference. You’ll find that the pace is exhilarating – because the need is so urgent. You’ll be challenged – and supported – by the most dynamic and inspiring people in your profession. And you’ll grow a career that is more impactful and fulfilling than you thought possible. More than 4,200 Integra employees already know we’re a great place to build a career. Here’s your chance to discover that for yourself.