Audit Analyst

Overview

An established Fortune 10 healthcare organization is seeking an experienced Internal Audit Manager specializing in Privacy & Compliance. This role involves leading privacy and compliance audits within a complex regulatory environment, focusing on governance, risk management, and protecting patient and customer information.

Responsibilities

• Develop innovative audit methodologies and approaches, including the use of artificial intelligence.
• Lead end-to-end regulatory and compliance audits in ambiguous and evolving areas.
• Collaborate effectively with finance, operations, compliance, and IT audit teams on integrated audits.
• Prepare risk and control matrices independently by understanding specific risks and audit techniques.
• Prepare and deliver kickoff and closing audit meeting materials to senior management.
• Review audit team working papers for sufficient, competent, and relevant evidence.
• Mentor and coach less-experienced auditors to meet audit standards.
• Ensure audit issues, root causes, and effects are well-defined and understood.
• Draft formal written reports communicating audit results and recommendations.
• Present audit findings verbally to stakeholders for accuracy and completeness.
• Apply problem solving, critical thinking, and professional skepticism throughout audits.
• Evaluate the adequacy of management action plans to ensure accountability.
• Exercise professional judgment and due professional care in all engagements.
• Direct cross-functional audit teams as necessary.

Requirements

• Minimum 7 years of progressively responsible experience in regulatory compliance, privacy, internal audit, or related fields.
• Experience in healthcare, life sciences, manufacturing, or other highly regulated industries preferred.
• Knowledge of data privacy frameworks, HIPAA (Privacy and Security), Controlled Substances Act, Drug Supply Chain Security Act, FDA regulations, and similar compliance areas.
• Experience with Big 4 firms, government, or Fortune 100 companies is preferred.
• Strong integrity, professionalism, critical thinking, judgment, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to operate independently in ambiguous environments.
• Effective leadership, communication, and influencing skills.
• Strong project and stakeholder management capabilities.
• Ability to build collaborative relationships across large, matrixed organizations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Deep knowledge of U.S. privacy and regulatory requirements.
• Familiarity with European and Canadian privacy or compliance laws is a plus.
• Experience leveraging data analytics and technology to support audit planning and execution.
• Strong coaching and talent development skills to elevate audit quality and team capability.
• Bachelor's degree in business, accounting, law, or related field required; advanced degree preferred.
• Relevant certifications such as CHC, CCEP, CIPP, CHPC, CPA, CIA, or CFE are strongly desired.

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary range: $100,800 - $168,000, determined by performance, experience, skills, equity, and geographic market.
• Additional compensation may include annual bonuses and long-term incentive opportunities.
• Competitive benefits package offered.

Location & Travel

• General office work environment.
• Willingness to travel periodically up to 10%.