Director of Internal Audit – Healthcare Organization

About the role

The Director, Internal Audit leads an independent, co‑sourced audit function for Canadian Blood Services, providing objective assurance and strategic insight across the national healthcare organization.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and execute a risk‑based audit program that supports regulatory compliance and strengthens internal controls.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to the CEO, executive leadership team, and Board, delivering audit insights aligned with enterprise priorities.
• Report functionally to the Finance and Audit Committee and administratively to the CEO, ensuring clear communication between audit, management, and governance bodies.

Required profile

• Extensive leadership experience in audit and risk within complex, highly regulated environments.
• Proven ability to engage senior executives and Board committees on sensitive and complex matters.
• Strong relationship‑building and communication skills, with a focus on independence and professional judgment.

Required skills

• Deep expertise in internal audit, assurance, governance, and internal controls.
• Knowledge of operational, technological, and cybersecurity risk factors in a healthcare manufacturing setting.