Manager Group Internal Audit

Are you a naturally curious and highly motivated person with an expertise in global Internal Audit?Do you want to make a significant impact on the Group Internal Audit, AstraZeneca Enabling Functions and Alexion Rare Disease Unit team at a company that transforms scientific ideas into life-changing medicines? If so, AstraZeneca could be your next career destination! At AstraZeneca, we prioritize patients and strive to address their unmet needs globally. Here, you'll find an entrepreneurial spirit, a collaborative environment, and the opportunity to turn the impossible into reality. Are you ready to take swift action, lead with confidence, collaborate effectively, and explore the potential of science?

Accountabilities

As a Group Internal Audit Manager, you will have the opportunity to make a substantial impact by contributing to a top-performing Internal Audit function. With a focus spanning commercial, operations, R&D and enabling functions across AstraZeneca and the Alexion Rare Disease Unit, you will collaborate with our team to deliver a complex and high-profile portfolio of audits. Building relationships with management teams and evaluating risks, controls, and policy interpretations will be key aspects of your role. Innovation is encouraged, including applying digital and data-driven techniques to enhance audit planning and reporting. Sharing insights from your work will inform audit planning and educate the business on commercialization challenges and risks.

Essential Skills/Experience

• 7+ years previous experience of auditing regulatory compliance frameworks within the life science sector, including evaluating compliance with anti-bribery policies and controls

• 3+ years’ experience of working within a manager-level audit role, preferablyin a Big Four accounting firm or another large global organization

• 3+ years’ experience within the Pharma / Healthcare sectors 

• Ability to integrate with, manage and motivate teams acrossdifferent locations

• High level of personal integrity, tenacity and independence

• An open and flexible communication style, able to adjust your approach and influence others, including senior management teams

• Ability to analyze complex issues from a range of perspectives and form considered judgements around the actions to be taken

• Experience of using digital or data-driven auditing and visualization techniques to drive impactful insights.

• Strong project management and report writing skills

• Bachelor’s Degree required, master’s degree preferred