Sr. Director, Internal Audit

Scorpion Therapeutics; New Jersey; On-site; USD 219,000 - 278,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare from day one

401(k) with match

Profit-sharing

Short-term and long-term incentives

4 weeks vacation

Job summary

Scorpion Therapeutics seeks a Senior Director of Internal Audit to lead all internal audit activities and act as a strategic advisor to executive leadership. This role drives operational efficiency and business transformation through audit insights and effective risk management.

You will direct planning, execution, and reporting of audits in line with IIA standards, preparing quarterly results for the Audit Committee, CEO, and CFO.

Qualifications

• 12–15+ years progressive experience in internal audit, public accounting, or risk management.
• Active CIA, CPA, or CFE certification.
• Deep knowledge of US GAAP, SOX 404, COSO, and IIA standards; data analysis experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead all departmental internal audit activities; act as a strategic advisor to executive leadership using audit insights to drive operational efficiency, cost optimization, and business transformation.
• Direct end-to-end planning, execution, and reporting of audits and advisory projects; ensure adherence to IIA International Standards.
• Prepare quarterly audit results and real-time risk insights for the Audit Committee, CEO, CFO, and senior leadership.
• Serve as trusted advisor to business unit leaders and governance bodies; provide practical recommendations to improve the internal control environment and support transformation initiatives.
• Accelerate integration of data analytics, AI, and continuous auditing tools; partner with internal/external technical teams; tools include SAP S4 Hana, OneStream, and Datasphere.
• Lead global risk assessment and execute an agile, risk-based annual internal audit plan.
• Lead and mentor a global team; foster inclusive culture, continuous learning, and career development.
• Coordinate with external auditors and/or other third-party risk assurance providers.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance/Business

MBA/Advanced degree

Job description

Role: Senior Director of Internal Audit (reports to Chief Audit Executive (CAE))

• Lead all departmental internal audit activities; act as a strategic advisor to executive leadership using audit insights to drive operational efficiency, cost optimization, and business transformation.
• Direct end-to-end planning, execution, and reporting of operational, financial, and compliance audits and advisory projects; ensure adherence to IIA International Standards.
• Prepare quarterly audit results and real-time risk insights for the Audit Committee, CEO, CFO, and senior leadership.
• Serve as trusted advisor to business unit leaders and governance bodies; provide practical recommendations to improve the internal control environment and support transformation initiatives.
• Accelerate integration of data analytics, AI, and continuous auditing tools; partner with internal/external technical teams; tools include SAP S4 Hana, OneStream, and Datasphere.
• Lead global risk assessment and execute an agile, risk-based annual internal audit plan.
• Lead and mentor a global team; foster inclusive culture, continuous learning, and career development.
• Coordinate with external auditors and/or other third-party risk assurance providers.
• Travel: ~20–25% domestic/international.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field; MBA/advanced degree highly desirable.
• 12–15+ years progressive experience in internal audit, public accounting, or risk management.
• Required certification: CIA, CPA, or CFE (active).
• Deep knowledge of US GAAP, SOX 404, COSO, and IIA standards; data analysis experience a plus.
• Exceptional verbal/written communication; ability to present complex risks to non-technical audiences (audit reports, executive summaries, Audit Committee/Board presentations).

Benefits/Compensation:

• US base salary range: $219,000–$278,000; eligible for short-term and long-term incentives; healthcare/insurance day one, 401(k) match and profit-sharing, 4 weeks vacation.