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Neurocrine Biosciences · 1 day ago

Corporate Audit Manager

San Diego, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$120K/yr - $164K/yr

4+ years exp

Neurocrine Biosciences is a leading neuroscience-focused biopharmaceutical company dedicated to discovering and developing life-changing treatments. The Corporate Audit Manager plays a key role in supervising and completing audits across various risks, while contributing to the company’s risk management and continuous improvement efforts.

BiotechnologyHealth CarePharmaceutical

Comp. & Benefits

Responsibilities

Complete and supervise audit engagements end-to-end, from planning through reporting, ensuring alignment with Internal Audit Standards, leading practices, risk-based methodology and relevant Company procedures

Supervise, mentor and coach more junior team members and co-sourced auditors to deliver high-quality, efficient engagements

Develop risk-based scopes and audit programs to evaluate internal business processes and third-party operations to identify risks, control gaps, and continuous improvement opportunities

Leverage AI, data analytics, and other digital tools to expand audit coverage and drive efficiency

Apply subject matter expertise across varied topics to assess risks and controls to identify opportunities to strengthen compliance, efficiency, and cost control

Draft clear, concise, and actionable audit observations tailored to the Company’s operations and priorities

Partner cross-functionally with stakeholders to validate observations, build consensus on remediation actions, and communicate value-added insights

Contribute to audit plan development by bringing forward insights into emerging risks, business changes, and technology trends

Monitor and validate audit action item remediation progress and prepare updates for management and the Audit Committee

Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance audit methodology and team capabilities

Stay current on regulatory changes, industry risks, and technology trends to continuously enhance audit strategies

Qualification

Audit managementRisk managementData analyticsCompliance auditingBiopharma experienceCertifications CPACertifications CIACertifications CISAProject managementStakeholder engagementAgilityResilienceRegulationsAnalytical skillsAI tools expertiseCommunication skillsContinuous learning mindset

Required

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Technology, or related field AND 6+ years of progressive audit or risk management experience (internal audit, public accounting, or consulting), including 1–2 years in a supervisory capacity

Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Technology, or related field AND 4+ years of progressive audit or risk management experience (internal audit, public accounting, or consulting), including 1–2 years in a supervisory capacity

Holds or is pursuing one or more certifications: Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Certified Information Security Systems Professional (CISSP), or equivalent

Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder engagement skills

Proven project management capabilities, with experience managing concurrent priorities and delivering high-quality results on time

Demonstrated agility and resilience in a dynamic, fast-paced environment

A continuous learning mindset and commitment to improving audit practices and adding value to the broader organization

Strong understanding of relevant standards, regulations, and emerging risks

Demonstrated ability to analyze complex processes, make connections and formulate sound conclusions

Demonstrated expertise in leveraging AI and data analytics tools in audit execution; experience with Power BI and developing Custom GPTs is a plus

Ability to travel up to 20%

Preferred

Industry experience in biopharma or life sciences is preferred; including hands on experience in operational, compliance, and technology audits, is preferred; Big 4 or equivalent consulting exposure is a plus