LEAD AUDITOR / INVESTIGATOR, GA&A

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PG 26: Lead Specialist – Audit & Investigations

Caring for the world, one person at a time has inspired and united the people of Johnson & Johnson for over 140 years. We embrace research and science -- bringing innovative ideas, products and services to advance the health and well-being of people. Employees of the Johnson & Johnson Family of Companies work with partners in health care to touch the lives of over a billion people every day, throughout the world.

With more than $94 billion in 2025 sales, Johnson & Johnson is the world's most comprehensive and broadly-based manufacturer of health care products, as well as a provider of related services, for the pharmaceutical and medical devices markets. There are more than 265 Johnson & Johnson operating companies employing approximately 132,200 people and with products touching the lives of over a billion people every day, throughout the world. If you have the talent and desire to touch the world, Johnson & Johnson has the career opportunities to help make it happen.

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Global Audit and Assurance (GA&A) is a global organization of approximately 170 employees. GA&A provides independent, objective assurance and advisory services designed to add value and improve J&J’s operations and to assist management in maintaining compliance with government and industry regulations, mitigate risk and achieve operational excellence. It assists management in ensuring the appropriate design and effective execution of a system of financial & information management internal controls, compliance with government & industry regulations, and operational excellence through adherence to enterprise standards & best practices  GA&A helps J&J accomplish its objectives by bringing a systematic, disciplined approach to evaluate and improve the effectiveness of governance, risk management and control processes.

The Lead Specialist – Audit & Investigations will have complete ownership and accountability for Sensitive Issue Investigations, ABAC (anti-bribery and anti-corruption) process reviews, and risk based reviews in the Asia Pacific region, and will be able to make a significant impact within the Johnson & Johnson Global Audit & Assurance Group, as well as to Johnson & Johnson. 

Key Responsibilities:

- Independently lead complex sensitive issue investigations into alleged fraud, conflicts of interest, financial reporting, etc. primarily in China, but could involve investigations in other Asia Pacific countries.   

- Deliver clearly written investigation reports to Audit leadership in a timely fashion

- Lead anti-bribery anti-corruption (“ABAC”) process reviews and risk-based reviews throughout the Asia Pacific region, including both at Johnson & Johnson and third-party entities

- Present clear & succinct verbal & written audit observations and recommendations to local Company leadership

- Manage audit workflows and team members to ensure that audit deliverables are achieved completely and accurately

- Assess compliance gaps and risk trends across multiple audits and partner with the J&J Law department, Healthcare Compliance, and Global Audit leaders to flag emerging risks for senior business leadership

- Perform and leverage data analytics to enhance audit procedures

- Make a positive contribution to organizational health by participating in Global Audit & Assurance organizational initiatives whenever possible

- Ad-hoc duties as required  

Education:

- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent required; Advanced degree preferred                                        

Required:

- Minimum 5 years of investigation, FCPA Audit, and / or Healthcare Compliance experience in Big 4 or a multi-national healthcare company

- Experience working in a global function

- Ability to work with limited information to develop work plan for investigations

- Ability to frame complex issues in a way that is understandable for the audience

- High degree of independent judgment and decision making

- Proficiency with Excel/Word/PowerPoint

- Must be able to write clear and concise audit & investigation reports in business English, including using correct syntax, grammar, and vocabulary

Preferred:

- Familiarity with the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practice Act (“FCPA”)

- Prior experience working remotely from supervisor

- Data analytics experience specifically with visualization tools (Tableau) and ERP (SAP)

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- Reading & Speaking Fluency in English language is required

- Up to 25% domestic and international travel required

Certification

- Certified Public Accountant or Chartered Account preferred

- Certified Fraud Examiner preferred

Johnson & Johnson is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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