ITSOx Control, Audit & Compliance Manager in Cambridge

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, operated 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, with travel to other Abcam locations as required to support audit activities.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Essential Requirements

• 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 IT SOx program.
• Excellent documentation and record-keeping skills, monitoring of progress, compliance issues, actions and updates on a frequent 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 IT SOx community.

Preferred Experience

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

Benefits

Abcam offers comprehensive benefit programs including health care and paid time off. The position is eligible for a remote work arrangement and can be carried out from home, with additional information provided by the interview team. Remote work arrangements are available for eligible roles to enhance flexibility and engagement.