Associate Director, Internal Audit

BeiGene, Ltd. has proposed to change its name to BeOne Medicines Ltd. The new name is subject to shareholder approval and, once approved, use of the name will be phased in over 2025. There may be instances where “BeiGene” or “BeOne” are used to describe the company during this transition period. BeOne continues to grow at a rapid pace with challenging and exciting opportunities for experienced professionals. When considering candidates, we look for scientific and business professionals who are highly motivated, collaborative, and most importantly, share our passionate interest in fighting cancer.

General Description:

The Associate Director, Internal Audit, plays a vital role in supporting the VP of Internal Audit by spearheading strategic partnerships across key business units such as R&D, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain. The position focuses on identifying and mitigating significant risks while ensuring effective governance, risk management, and regulatory compliance. This role requires fostering collaborative relationships, leading audit initiatives, and delivering measurable outcomes that enhance organizational integrity and operational performance.

This role oversees financial, compliance, and operational audits, manages audit communications, and drives continuous improvement initiatives. Additionally, the Associate Director is responsible for team development, performance management, and supporting talent management programs to maintain a high-performing audit function. As a proactive and driven leader, this role is integral to the Internal Audit Leadership Team (IALT), contributing to the strategic direction and success of the internal audit department.

Essential Functions of the job:

Business Partnership and Risk Assessment

• Establish and maintain strategic partnerships with designated business units and functions, focusing on understanding their strategic objectives and initiatives.
• Collaborate with business leaders to identify and assess key risks that could impact on the achievement of business objectives, ensuring alignment with overall company goals.
• Prepare and present risk assessment status, audit plan status, key results, and risk trends to business unit heads, ensuring they are informed of significant risks and proposed mitigation plans.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to assigned business units, providing insights and recommendations on risk management practices and internal controls.

Operational Audit Plan Execution and SOX Assessment

• Provide strategic oversight and leadership for financial, compliance, and operational audits to assess the reliability and effectiveness of processes and controls. This encompasses all phases of the internal audit cycle, including detailed audit planning, execution, issue escalation, reporting, and workpaper documentation.
• Oversee the execution of internal control narrative documentation and testing in accordance with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) 404 compliance requirements. Manage the global SOX planning and staffing model, ensuring effective coordination with internal control teams and EY external auditors.
• Facilitate discussions with management to review audit results and drive corrective actions. Deliver clear audit reports and impactful presentations to executive leadership. Prepare high-quality reports that enhance transparency and accountability, aligning with business objectives and regulatory expectations.
• Oversee and monitor issue remediation efforts to ensure timely and effective resolution of audit findings. Partner with business units to develop actionable remediation plans, track progress, and validate the implementation of corrective measures. Escalate unresolved or high-risk issues to senior leadership as needed to drive accountability and risk mitigation

Support Strategic Plan and Key Initiatives

• Lead/support continuous process improvement projects to enhance Internal Audit effectiveness and efficiency, including key initiatives under the strategic plan.
• Ensure all audit activities conform to IIA Standards and support the regular review and update to the methodologies and procedures
• Support Group Operations Lead to develop, implement, and maintain the Quality Assurance and Improvement Program (QAIP), conducting internal and external assessments as required.

Performance Management

• Provide timely feedback to team members on performance during and right after audit engagements on strength and improvement opportunities demonstrated for continuous development. Conduct periodical performance review in line with HR evaluation schedule.
• Provide leadership and development for direct reports and project team members, including performance management, on-the-job coaching, and mentoring. Support their career development plans by identifying growth opportunities and providing guidance.
• Contribute to the function's talent management program and capability development initiatives to ensure a high-performing and skilled audit team.

Education Required:

• Bachelor’s Degree from reputable institution, majoring in Accounting, Finance, Engineering or Business Administration or relevant fields.

Qualifications:  

• Bachelors degree with 8 + years overall experience and 7 + years of experience in internal audit, risk management, or related fields.
• Demonstrated experience in leading audit projects and managing audit teams, preferably within global pharmaceutical companies. Internal Audit expertise and experience in R&D, manufacturing, supply chain and enterprise risk management preferred.
• Proven ability to develop and implement audit strategies and risk assessment frameworks.
• Strong understanding of internal audit standards, risk management principles, and regulatory requirements.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to think strategically.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills to interact with senior management, external partners, and audit teams.
• Ability to lead and develop audit team members.
• Proficiency in audit software and tools, as well as familiarity with data analytics and emerging technologies.
• High level of integrity and ethical standards.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities.
• Commitment to continuous improvement and professional development.
• Professional certification, CIA, CPA, CISA preferred.

Supervisory Responsibilities:  

• Effectively manage the team through effective scheduling, project management, resource deployment, and process execution.
• Lead and develop members of the internal audit team (2+ direct reports).
• Oversee third party work to support internal audit activities.

Global Competencies

When we exhibit our values of Patients First, Driving Excellence, Bold Ingenuity and Collaborative Spirit, through our twelve global competencies below, we help get more affordable medicines to more patients around the world.

• Fosters Teamwork
• Provides and Solicits Honest and Actionable Feedback
• Self-Awareness
• Acts Inclusively
• Demonstrates Initiative
• Entrepreneurial Mindset
• Continuous Learning
• Embraces Change
• Results-Oriented
• Analytical Thinking/Data Analysis
• Financial Excellence
• Communicates with Clarity

BeOne is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. Actual compensation packages are determined by several factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to job-related skills, depth of experience, certifications, relevant education or training, and specific work location. Packages may vary by location due to differences in the cost of labor. The recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for a preferred location during the hiring process.  Please note that the listed range reflects the base salary or hourly range only. Non-Commercial roles are eligible to participate in the annual bonus plan, and Commercial roles are eligible to participate in an incentive compensation plan. All Company employees have the opportunity to own shares of BeiGene, Ltd. stock because all employees are eligible for discretionary equity awards and to voluntarily participate in the Employee Stock Purchase Plan. The Company has a comprehensive benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), FSA/HSA, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, and Wellness.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. BeOne does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.