Sr. Associate, Internal Audit (Biotech)

Location: San Rafael and Novato, California, US

Company

hirify.global develops therapeutics for serious and life-threatening rare genetic diseases, with a focus on first- or best-in-class treatments.

What you will do

• Plan risk-based internal audits by defining scope, objectives, risks, controls, data sources, and testing approaches.
• Coordinate audit interviews and process walkthroughs with Finance, Operations, IT, and other stakeholders.
• Perform audit testing and analyze datasets to identify trends, anomalies, control weaknesses, non-compliance, fraud, waste, and abuse.
• Document testing conclusions, validate findings with auditees and Audit Leadership, and escalate critical issues.
• Communicate root causes and audit results, and draft materials for department leadership.
• Develop dashboards, key risk indicators, and continuous auditing and monitoring tools.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 3–5 years of experience in internal audit, compliance, advisory, a global corporation, or a combination of these areas.
• Strong experience assessing risk, conducting internal audits, evaluating internal controls, and applying analytical and critical-thinking skills.
• Proficiency with data analytics and visualization platforms such as Databricks and Power BI.
• Experience with ERP systems such as SAP and audit management tools.
• Self-motivation, independent working ability, strong organization, communication, problem-solving, presentation, Excel, and data analytics skills.

Nice to have

• CPA, Certified Internal Auditor, Certified Information Systems Auditor, or Certified Fraud Examiner designation.
• Biotech, pharmaceutical, or life sciences experience.

Culture & Benefits

• Internal Audit operates as an objective and independent partner to the board, management, and business functions.
• Work focuses on integrity, proactive advisory support, risk reduction, and actionable business insights.
• Opportunity to contribute to a developing, world-class internal audit function.
• Equal opportunity employment is provided.