Director, Internal Audit, Business Processes

At Insmed, every moment and every patient counts — and so does every person who joins in. As a global biopharmaceutical company dedicated to transforming the lives of patients with serious and rare diseases, you’ll be part of a community that prioritizes the human experience, celebrates curiosity, and values every person’s contributions to meaningful progress. That commitment has earned us recognition as Science magazine’s No. 1 Top Employer for five consecutive years, certification as a Great Place to Work® in the U.S., and a place on The Sunday Times Best Places to Work list in the UK.

For patients, for each other, and for the future of science, we’re in. Are you?

About the Role:

The Director, Internal Audit is a key leader within Insmed’s Internal Audit function, responsible for advancing a risk-based assurance program that strengthens governance, risk management, and internal controls across the organization. Reporting to the Head of Internal Audit, this role provides leadership over operational, financial, compliance, and Sarbanes Oxley (SOX) assurance activities while serving as a trusted advisor to business and functional leaders.

You will help shape the future of Internal Audit at Insmed by identifying emerging risks, advancing innovative audit approaches, and delivering practical insights that support business objectives and strengthen organizational performance. You will oversee the business process SOX compliance program, coordinate closely with external auditors and co-sourced partners, and contribute to the development of a modern, scalable Internal Audit function aligned with the Global Internal Audit Standards.

Success in this role requires balancing independent assurance with proactive business partnership, helping the organization manage risk while supporting strategic growth and operational excellence.  This is an exciting opportunity for a strategic, hands-on leader who enjoys partnering across the organization, challenging the status quo, and helping a growing global biotechnology company navigate risk while enabling innovation.

What You'll Do:

In this role, you’ll have the opportunity to lead Insmed's business process SOX compliance program, including scoping, testing strategy, execution oversight, and reporting. You’ll also: 

SOX Compliance Leadership

• Coordinate activities with external auditors and co-sourced providers to drive quality, efficiency, and opportunities for reliance.

• Monitor changes in the business and regulatory environment to evaluate impacts to the control framework.  Communicate program status, key risks, and remediation efforts to senior leadership.

Audit and Assurance Leadership

• Lead operational, financial, compliance, and business process audits across the organization.

• Partner with the Head of Internal Audit to develop and execute a risk-based audit plan aligned with strategic priorities and emerging risks.

• Oversee all phases of audit engagements and ensure work is performed in accordance with Internal Audit methodology and the Global Internal Audit Standards.

• Assess the effectiveness of governance, risk management, and internal controls, providing practical recommendations that drive business value.

• Support the preparation of executive-level reporting and Audit Committee materials and present audit results and key insights to senior leadership, as appropriate.

Risk Management and Business Partnership

• Partner with business leaders to identify, assess, and respond to operational, financial, compliance, and strategic risks.

• Serve as a trusted advisor by providing insights that strengthen decision making, governance, and risk management practices.

Continuous Improvement and Innovation

• Champion the use of data analytics, automation, and AI-enabled auditing techniques to enhance audit effectiveness and efficiency.

Who You Are:

​You have a minimum of a Bachelor's degree Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related discipline along with 12+ years of progressive audit experience, including a combination of public accounting and internal audit leadership roles.

You are or you have: 

• CPA, CIA, or equivalent professional certification required.

• Demonstrated experience leading operational audits, financial audits, risk assessments, and SOX compliance programs.

• Strong knowledge of SOX, COSO Internal Control Framework, risk management principles, and the Global Internal Audit Standards.

• Proven ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization.

• Excellent communication, presentation, and executive presence, with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels of the organization, including senior leadership and the Audit Committee.

• Experience managing external service providers and co-sourced audit relationships.

Nice to have (but not required): 

• Experience within the biotechnology, pharmaceutical, medical device, or broader life sciences industry.  Experience supporting global organizations operating in a regulated environment.

• Familiarity with Workiva, AuditBoard, or similar governance, risk, and compliance platforms.

• Experience utilizing data analytics, automation, and AI-enabled audit techniques.

Where You’ll Work  

This is a hybrid role based out of our Bridgewater, NJ office. You’ll have the option to work remotely most of the time, with in-person collaboration when it matters most.  

Travel Requirements 

This role requires occasional travel (up to 15%).

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Pay Range:

$177,000.00-242,000.00 Annual

Life at Insmed
 

At Insmed, you’ll find a culture as human as our mission—intentionally designed for the people behind it. You deserve a workplace that reflects the same care you bring to your work each day, with support for how you work, how you grow, and how you show up for patients, your team, and yourself.

Highlights of our U.S. offerings include:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage and mental health support, annual wellbeing reimbursement, and access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Generous paid time off policies, fertility and family-forming benefits, caregiver support, and flexible work schedules with purposeful in-person collaboration

• 401(k) plan with a competitive company match, annual equity awards, and participation in our Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), and company-paid life and disability insurance

• Company Learning Institute providing access to LinkedIn Learning, skill building workshops, leadership programs, mentorship connections, and networking opportunities

• Employee resource groups, service and recognition programs, and meaningful opportunities to connect, volunteer, and give back

Eligibility for specific programs may vary and is subject to the terms and conditions of each plan. 

Current Insmed Employees: Please apply via the Jobs Hub in Workday.

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Applications are accepted for 5 calendar days from the date posted or until the position is filled.