Assurance Partner

Role Summary

Assurance Partner in Compliance. Responsible for second-line monitoring, risk management, and implementing a robust compliance program within the organization. Reports to an Assurance Lead and collaborates with Business Partners to ensure high levels of assurance and ethical standards.

Responsibilities

• Perform the 2nd line monitoring based on the annual planning of Compliance Assurance
• Provide support to develop and implement corrective actions based on issues resulting from monitoring and investigations
• Implement and maintain an effective compliance program (including support for monitoring, auditing, investigations, assurance reporting, etc.) in the MCs based on the global & regional plan
• Support driving and embedding a culture of ethics and integrity
• Maintain professional and effective collaboration with Business Partners that guarantee a high level of assurance provided to MC and Audit Committee
• Record and report all monitoring activities accordingly
• Record compliance investigations and incidents (including monitoring and self-reported cases in AZEthics)
• Manage incidents and investigations and support the Global Investigations Team on significant investigations
• Deliver all required assurance reports on a timely basis
• Participate in Local Compliance Committees to share findings from assurance work/2nd line monitoring

Qualifications

• Required: Qualified professional - compliance, law, audit (internal or external), internal controls, risk advisory services, etc.
• Required: Excellent analytical, written and oral communications skills (English)
• Required: Strong collaborative, partnering, and interpersonal skills
• Required: Strong understanding of processes and controls
• Required: Strong business acumen
• Required: Strong ability to work independently
• Required: High ethical standards, trustworthy, operating with absolute discretion
• Preferred: Demonstrable management skills and experience
• Preferred: Experience in pharmaceuticals or related industries
• Preferred: Knowledge and experience of corporate governance, healthcare regulations, laws, and standards
• Preferred: Excellent analytical, written and oral communications skills (Spanish)

Skills

• Analytical thinking
• Effective communication
• Risk management and internal controls
• Ethical judgment and discretion
• Collaboration and stakeholder engagement

Education

• Not specified

Additional Requirements

• None specified