Manager, Internal Audit

At Genmab, we’re committed to building extra[not]ordinary futures together, by developing antibody products and pioneering, knock-your-socks-off therapies that change the lives of patients and the future of cancer treatment and serious diseases. From our people who are caring, candid, and impact-driven to our business, which is innovative and rooted in science, we believe that being proudly unique, determined to be our best, and authentic is essential to fulfilling our purpose.

The Role 

The Manager, Internal Audit, will be instrumental in embedding data analytics and artificial intelligence (AI) into the Internal Audit (IA) Department’s processes, enhancing insights and operational efficiency. While focusing on analytics and AI integration, this position will also contribute to traditional internal audit activities, including learning to execute internal audits, assisting with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance, and supporting other departmental responsibilities.

This is an excellent opportunity for an individual with strong data analysis, mining, and visualization skills to broaden their experience with traditional internal audit activities and develop knowledge of the intricacies of an emerging biopharma's operations, risks, and regulatory environment. This individual will work closely with all members of the IA Department to have a positive impact on the IA Department’s operations and contribute to Genmab’s strategic vision achievement. 

The role reports to the Sr. Manager, Internal Audit, and based in Copenhagen, Denmark.

Responsibilities 

Analytics and AI Integration: 

• Works at the direction of IA leadership to incorporate data analytics, mining, and AI into internal audit methodologies to improve departmental and organizational risk assessment, operational efficiency, and effectiveness. 

• Develop and implement data-driven audit tools and dashboards to monitor key risk indicators and uncover actionable insights, in support of SOX compliance, internal audit execution, on-going transactional monitoring, and ad hoc special projects. 

• Identify opportunities to leverage Generative AI and other advanced tools to enhance administrative and operational efficiencies within the IA Department. Examples include automating routine audit documentation, developing a repeatable scripts library, and similar activities associated with IA’s end-to-end processes. 

• Collaborate with audit leadership to design AI-powered solutions for compliance monitoring, transactional reviews, and operational improvements. 

• Train the Internal Audit team on analytics and AI technologies, fostering a culture of innovation. 

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Internal Audit and SOX Compliance: 

• Help plan and assist with audit execution covering financial, operational, compliance, anti-fraud, and regulatory risks, including audits of third-party relationships.   

• Support internal audit planning and field work execution by conducting data analysis to identify areas of risk and opportunities to focus on throughout engagements. 

• Support SOX risk assessments, scoping, and internal control evaluations, including testing and remediation of deficiencies. 

• Prepare and present recommendations for process enhancements to senior leadership. 

• Collaborate with business partners to review and assess service auditor control (SOC) reports for SOX-relevant systems. 

• Assist with SOX walkthroughs, documentation updates, internal control testing efforts, and analyze the impact of changes in internal controls. 

• Monitor and report the status of SOX deficiencies and audit findings, remediation efforts, and process improvement initiatives to Internal Audit and Finance leadership. 

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Special Projects, Monitoring & Collaboration: 

• Contribute to special projects, including assessments of new systems, reviews of process changes, and consultations on improving the control environment. 

• Assist with ongoing transactional monitoring in various areas of risk and regulatory compliance in the biopharma industry, including the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, Anti-Kickback Statute, False Claims Act, and general fraud risk. 

• Establish strong working relationships across the organization to promote the adoption of AI and analytics in risk management and audit activities. 

Requirements 

• Knowledge of SAP and the ability to extract data to support internal audits, identify anomalies, and communicate actionable insights to stakeholders is required. 

• Expertise in and/or desire to become proficient in data analytics and AI platforms such as Python, R, SQL. Experience with advanced visualization tools like Power BI, Tableau, and/or Qlik desirable. 

• Proficiency in utilizing audit-specific tools such as ACL or IDEA, to support data analysis and visualization in audit processes is desirable. 

• Knowledge of predictive analytics, machine learning applications, and data visualization techniques. 

• Certifications such as CPA, CIA, CFE, CISA, CISSP, or other relevant IT certifications are desirable but not mandatory. 

• Knowledge of SOX compliance, internal controls, and financial reporting standards (US GAAP/IFRS) desirable. 

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, data science, IT, or a related field. Advanced degrees are a plus. 

• 5+ years of experience in internal audit, data analytics, operational, IT, or accounting roles, with Big 4 public accounting experience preferred. 

• Familiarity with IT control frameworks such as COBIT, NIST, or ISO 27001 is a plus. 

• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities, work independently, and adapt to dynamic business needs. 

• Experience with cloud platforms and understanding of data governance and security practices is a plus. 

• Strong communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills, with a focus on innovation and continuous improvement. 

Competencies: 

• Ability to challenge existing processes with a forensic and analytical mindset to drive improvements. 

• Capable of mentoring and guiding team members in analytics, AI, and IT. 

• Understanding of IT risks, cybersecurity, and internal controls, with the ability to evaluate control environments and recommend improvements. 

• Commitment to maintaining confidentiality, independence, and objectivity in all audit activities. 

• Excellent critical thinking and technical acumen to analyze complex systems and processes. 

• Strong ability to translate technical findings into actionable insights and communicate them effectively to non-technical stakeholders. 

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About You

• You are passionate about our purpose and genuinely care about our mission to transform the lives of patients through innovative cancer treatment
• You bring rigor and excellence to all that you do. You are a fierce believer in our rooted-in-science approach to problem-solving
• You are a generous collaborator who can work in teams with diverse backgrounds
• You are determined to do and be your best and take pride in enabling the best work of others on the team
• You are not afraid to grapple with the unknown and be innovative
• You have experience working in a fast-growing, dynamic company (or a strong desire to)
• You work hard and are not afraid to have a little fun while you do so

Locations

Genmab leverages the effectiveness of an agile working environment, when possible, for the betterment of employee work-life balance. Our offices are designed as open, community-based spaces that work to connect employees while being immersed in our state-of-the-art laboratories. Whether you’re in one of our collaboratively designed office spaces or working remotely, we thrive on connecting with each other to innovate.

About Genmab

Genmab is an international biotechnology company with a core purpose guiding its unstoppable team to strive towards improving the lives of patients through innovative and differentiated antibody therapeutics. For more than 20 years, its passionate, innovative and collaborative team has invented next-generation antibody technology platforms and leveraged translational research and data sciences, which has resulted in a proprietary pipeline including bispecific T-cell engagers, next-generation immune checkpoint modulators, effector function enhanced antibodies and antibody-drug conjugates. To help develop and deliver novel antibody therapies to patients, Genmab has formed 20+ strategic partnerships with biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies. By 2030, Genmab’s vision is to transform the lives of people with cancer and other serious diseases with Knock-Your-Socks-Off (KYSO™) antibody medicines.

Established in 1999, Genmab is headquartered in Copenhagen, Denmark with locations in Utrecht, the Netherlands, Princeton, New Jersey, U.S. and Tokyo, Japan. 

Our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion

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