West Pharmaceutical Services
Senior IT Internal Auditor
West Pharmaceutical Services, Exton, Pennsylvania, United States, 19341
Senior IT Internal Auditor
Requisition ID: 71639
Date: Sep 30, 2025
Location:
Exton, Pennsylvania, US
Department: Finance
Description:
This is a hybrid position requiring the team member to be onsite a minimum of 3 days per week
Who We Are:
At West, we're a dedicated team that is connected by a purpose to improve patient lives that has been at the center of our Company for more than a century. Our story began when Herman O. West solved the problem of supplying penicillin in mass quantities to the US Government during World War 2. Through our work to deliver thousands of life-saving and life-enhancing injectable medicines to millions of patients daily, West's indelible mark on the healthcare industry has just begun. A name started our story. How will yours help write our future?
There's no better place to join an inclusive community of professionals with opportunities for lifelong learning, growth and development. Supported by benefit programs, we empower the physical, mental, emotional and financial health of our team members and their families.
We believe in giving back to help those in need in the communities where we live and work. And are equally committed to creating a healthier environment and planet through our sustainability efforts.
Job Summary
In this role, your primary focus during the first year will be on executing audits related to IT controls, following a structured audit work program. You will also help to develop a data analytics program for the function. As you develop expertise and progress in the role, you will expand your contributions to include areas such as Cybersecurity and AI. Furthermore, you will have opportunities to engage in various business and enterprise risk areas to enhance and diversify your overall skill set within the company.
Your responsibilities will include:
Leading the design and implementation of IT audit risk assessments, planning, and programs.
Assuming leadership in testing IT SOX controls across the entire organization.
Leading to develop a data analytics program.
Crafting detailed audit reports, outlining findings and recommendations.
Progressing to work on various risk domains, including Cybersecurity and AI, building on your initial mastery of SOX/ITGC controls.
Collaborating on other business and enterprise risk projects, further developing your expertise and broadening your capabilities.
This approach will allow you to establish a robust foundation in IT audit practices, while simultaneously equipping you with skills in emerging technology fields and offering a comprehensive understanding of broader business risks.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Lead annual Sarbanes-Oxley Section 404 ITGC control testing and compliance
Perform all phases of IT audits including planning, fieldwork, reporting results and performing subsequent follow-up procedures
Assess exposure resulting from ineffective internal controls and provide recommendations to address identified control deficiencies
Consult on key IT projects and initiatives as needed to ensure the implementation of best practices and necessary internal controls.
Identify root causes and develop audit report findings. Then debrief those findings with the auditees to come up with problem solving recommendations and remediations
Perform separate audit / SOX projects individually
Lead and run meetings with the team, auditees and business partners etc.
Lead third party resources in defined projects in conjunction with audit management
Experience in Data Analytic tools such as Power BI
Experience in about emerging technologies in the AI and cybersecurity space
Participate in special projects and other duties as assigned
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in IT, Accounting or Finance or equivalent experience required
4+ years of experience with a minimum of 3 years of progressive audit experience in Big 4, Regional CPA firm or industry
CISA certification is strongly preferred
CPA or CIA certification a plus
SAP/S4 HANA ERP IT audit experience
Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of IT policies, laws, standards and frameworks applicable to the specific technical role
Knowledge of IT risk, security architecture design, network security and related protocols, cloud/mobile security, data security and internal/external threat intelligence/analysis
Analytical mindset with the ability to process and convert vast amounts of data into useful information
Experience with healthcare or manufacturing industry
Technology and Digital savviness - ability to recognize and act on evolving technology trends impacting the business
Proficient with Word, Excel and Power Point
Team player who can work cross functionally
LI-NJ1
LI-Hybrid
Travel Requirements
10%: Up to 26 business days per year
Physical Requirements
Sedentary-Exerting up to 10lbs/4kgs of force occasionally, and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time.
West is an equal opportunity employer and we value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. If you have a special need that requires accommodation in order to apply to West, please send an email to Apply.Accommodation@westpharma.com . Where permitted by law, an offer of employment with West Pharmaceutical Services, or any of its subsidiary or affiliate companies, is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of background screening and/or a pre-employment drug screening.
Requisition ID: 71639
Date: Sep 30, 2025
Location:
Exton, Pennsylvania, US
Department: Finance
Description:
This is a hybrid position requiring the team member to be onsite a minimum of 3 days per week
Who We Are:
At West, we're a dedicated team that is connected by a purpose to improve patient lives that has been at the center of our Company for more than a century. Our story began when Herman O. West solved the problem of supplying penicillin in mass quantities to the US Government during World War 2. Through our work to deliver thousands of life-saving and life-enhancing injectable medicines to millions of patients daily, West's indelible mark on the healthcare industry has just begun. A name started our story. How will yours help write our future?
There's no better place to join an inclusive community of professionals with opportunities for lifelong learning, growth and development. Supported by benefit programs, we empower the physical, mental, emotional and financial health of our team members and their families.
We believe in giving back to help those in need in the communities where we live and work. And are equally committed to creating a healthier environment and planet through our sustainability efforts.
Job Summary
In this role, your primary focus during the first year will be on executing audits related to IT controls, following a structured audit work program. You will also help to develop a data analytics program for the function. As you develop expertise and progress in the role, you will expand your contributions to include areas such as Cybersecurity and AI. Furthermore, you will have opportunities to engage in various business and enterprise risk areas to enhance and diversify your overall skill set within the company.
Your responsibilities will include:
Leading the design and implementation of IT audit risk assessments, planning, and programs.
Assuming leadership in testing IT SOX controls across the entire organization.
Leading to develop a data analytics program.
Crafting detailed audit reports, outlining findings and recommendations.
Progressing to work on various risk domains, including Cybersecurity and AI, building on your initial mastery of SOX/ITGC controls.
Collaborating on other business and enterprise risk projects, further developing your expertise and broadening your capabilities.
This approach will allow you to establish a robust foundation in IT audit practices, while simultaneously equipping you with skills in emerging technology fields and offering a comprehensive understanding of broader business risks.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Lead annual Sarbanes-Oxley Section 404 ITGC control testing and compliance
Perform all phases of IT audits including planning, fieldwork, reporting results and performing subsequent follow-up procedures
Assess exposure resulting from ineffective internal controls and provide recommendations to address identified control deficiencies
Consult on key IT projects and initiatives as needed to ensure the implementation of best practices and necessary internal controls.
Identify root causes and develop audit report findings. Then debrief those findings with the auditees to come up with problem solving recommendations and remediations
Perform separate audit / SOX projects individually
Lead and run meetings with the team, auditees and business partners etc.
Lead third party resources in defined projects in conjunction with audit management
Experience in Data Analytic tools such as Power BI
Experience in about emerging technologies in the AI and cybersecurity space
Participate in special projects and other duties as assigned
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in IT, Accounting or Finance or equivalent experience required
4+ years of experience with a minimum of 3 years of progressive audit experience in Big 4, Regional CPA firm or industry
CISA certification is strongly preferred
CPA or CIA certification a plus
SAP/S4 HANA ERP IT audit experience
Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of IT policies, laws, standards and frameworks applicable to the specific technical role
Knowledge of IT risk, security architecture design, network security and related protocols, cloud/mobile security, data security and internal/external threat intelligence/analysis
Analytical mindset with the ability to process and convert vast amounts of data into useful information
Experience with healthcare or manufacturing industry
Technology and Digital savviness - ability to recognize and act on evolving technology trends impacting the business
Proficient with Word, Excel and Power Point
Team player who can work cross functionally
LI-NJ1
LI-Hybrid
Travel Requirements
10%: Up to 26 business days per year
Physical Requirements
Sedentary-Exerting up to 10lbs/4kgs of force occasionally, and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time.
West is an equal opportunity employer and we value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. If you have a special need that requires accommodation in order to apply to West, please send an email to Apply.Accommodation@westpharma.com . Where permitted by law, an offer of employment with West Pharmaceutical Services, or any of its subsidiary or affiliate companies, is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of background screening and/or a pre-employment drug screening.