IT SOx Control, Audit & Compliance Manager in Cambridge

Bring more to life. Are you ready to accelerate your potential and make a real difference within life sciences, diagnostics and biotechnology? At Abcam, one of Danaher’s 15+ operating companies, our work saves lives—and we’re all united by a shared commitment to innovate for tangible impact. You’ll thrive in a culture of belonging where you and your unique viewpoint matter. And by harnessing Danaher’s system of continuous improvement, you help turn ideas into impact – innovating at the speed of life.

Progress happens together. At Abcam, we believe the scientific community goes further, faster when we go there together. That’s why we work with life scientists to provide biological reagents and solutions that enable faster breakthroughs in critical areas like cancer, neurological disorders, infectious diseases and metabolic disorders. Our talented team of over 1,400 colleagues worldwide is our greatest asset. By applying our expertise and pushing boundaries, together we strive to better serve our customers, strengthen our impact across our industry, and ultimately our positive impact on society.

The IT SOx Control, Audit and Compliance Manager is accountable for the execution and ongoing effectiveness of IT SOx controls for in‑scope systems across Abcam, operating within the Digital organisation and aligned to the Danaher SOx framework. The role partners closely with IT, Digital, Cybersecurity, Internal Audit, and Danaher stakeholders to ensure controls are designed, operating effectively, and evidenced in line with corporate governance requirements. This position reports to the Senior Manager, SOx & GRC within Cybersecurity and the global Abcam Digital function. The role is based in Cambridge, following Abcam’s agile working model, with travel to other Abcam locations as required to support audit activities.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to:

• Lead the delivery of Abcam’s IT SOx programme, ensuring alignment with Danaher SOx policies, standards, and timelines whilst providing regular reporting, metrics, and status updates on IT SOx compliance to senior stakeholders.
• Ensure IT controls are appropriately designed, implemented, operated, and monitored across in‑scope systems.
• Partner with system owners and key stakeholders to coordinate control execution and evidence collection, driving standard work, process optimisation, and continuous improvement across IT SOx activities.
• Maintain effective relationships with Danaher SOx communities and Internal Audit to ensure consistency and leverage best practice whilst supporting internal and external audits, including issue identification, remediation tracking, and closure.

The essential requirements of the job include:

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in IT, Security Management or equivalent professional experience and a strong knowledge of IT regulatory requirements, especially Sarbanes‑Oxley (SOx) with extensive experience of IT technical security controls & processes.
• Proven track record of participating in IT compliance audits (CISA desirable not mandatory).
• Process‑orientated with an emphasis on standard work and repeatability and a compliance mindset with an eye for detail within the hands‑on execution of the ITSOx program.
• Excellent documentation and record‑keeping skills, monitoring of progress, compliance issues, actions and updates on a frequent (daily) basis.
• Proactive plan‑ahead mindset constantly evolving the current position to improve levels of compliance tracking KPI’s and progress updates incorporating the ability to identify quick‑wins and reuse solutions leveraging knowledge from the wider Danaher ITSOx community.

It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in:

• Experience with Oracle Fusion and Risk Management Cloud (RMC).
• CISA certification or equivalent audit qualification.

Abcam, a Danaher operating company, offers a broad array of comprehensive, competitive benefit programs that add value to our lives. Whether it’s a health care program or paid time off, our programs contribute to life beyond the job. At Abcam we believe in designing a better, more sustainable workforce. We recognize the benefits of flexible, remote working arrangements for eligible roles and are committed to providing enriching careers, no matter the work arrangement. This position is eligible for a remote work arrangement in which you can work remotely from your home. Additional information about this remote work arrangement will be provided by your interview team. Explore the flexibility and challenge that working for Abcam can provide.

Danaher is a leading global life sciences, biotechnology, and diagnostics innovator, helping to solve many of the world’s most important health challenges, ultimately improving quality of life for billions of people today, while setting the foundation for a healthier, more sustainable tomorrow.