Senior Director, Internal Audit — Risk & Transformation

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

Job summary

DePuy Synthes is seeking a Director of Internal Audit to lead global audit activities and strengthen risk management across financial, operational, IT and compliance domains.

The role sits within Global Audit & Assurance and offers high visibility as the company transforms to operate as a standalone entity. Location includes Raynham, MA with potential for other listed sites and travel.

Qualifications

• Typically 10-12 years of progressive experience in internal audit, external audit, finance, or risk management, with leadership responsibility at 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 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 and performance management.
• Ensure audit activities follow 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

Internal controls

Audit standards

Leadership

Stakeholder communication

Risk management

Data analytics

IT audits

SOX compliance

Financial analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Master's degree or MBA

Tools

ERP systems

Audit software

Job description

DePuy Synthes is seeking a Director of Internal Audit to lead global audit activities and strengthen risk management across financial, operational, IT and compliance domains.

The role sits within Global Audit & Assurance and offers high visibility as the company transforms to operate as a standalone entity. Location includes Raynham, MA with potential for other listed sites and travel.