Director, Compliance Audit

Role Summary

Director of Global Compliance Audit leads AbbVie's global compliance audit function, reporting to the VP of Internal Audit. The role provides global audit assurance services and advisory services focused on pharmaceutical and health care compliance, supported by AbbVie’s Office of Ethics and Compliance (OEC). The Director and team assess controls in data privacy, interactions with health care providers, anti-bribery and anti-competition (e.g. FCPA), and adherence to industry regulations, such as transparency reporting, collaborating with Commercial, R&D, OEC, Corporate Affairs, Finance and others to plan and execute assurance activities.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of 13 employees, including 2 Associate Directors and 11 Senior Auditors.
• Team members are typically experienced compliance, finance, forensic professionals from Big 4 accounting firms or have similar backgrounds in finance or compliance areas.
• Support and collaborate with Associate Directors in planning and scoping audit engagements, including risk interviews and planning with various stakeholders.
• Conduct an annual risk assessment of the global commercial and associated functions, develop a compliance audit plan, and seek approval from the CFO and Audit Committee.
• Prepare and socialize numerous audit reports, which include findings and recommendations associated with the audit, timelines, and ultimately review of remediation activities.
• Regular cross-functional engagement including strategic projects, steering committees, etc.
• Presentations to senior leaders in R&D, Commercial, and Compliance organization.
• Oversee hiring, training, development, and performance reviews of staff.
• Provide technical guidance, leadership, and coaching to build organizational talent and prepare team members for future roles outside IA.
• Foster a learning environment for employees to realize their potential.
• Ensure proper systems, processes, and governance for all compliance audits.
• Leverage enterprise data through dashboards, tools, and advanced data modeling.
• Align and manage a demand roadmap with audit leadership priorities and ongoing projects.
• Collaborate with peer organizations to develop an enterprise approach to operational analytics.
• Benchmark best practices against industry standards, emerging audit expectations, and peer organizations.

Qualifications

• Required: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field from a four-year college or university.
• Preferred: Graduate degree such as MBA, MS Accounting or JD.
• Required: 12+ years of experience with a combination of health care compliance, audit, risk management, and relevant consulting; 5+ years of people leadership experience.
• Preferred: Professional certifications such as CIA, CPA, CFE.
• Required: Strong understanding of pharmaceutical industry regulations and requirements (FDA, FCPA, data privacy, Sunshine Act).
• Required: Excellent analytical, communication, leadership, critical thinking, and strategic planning skills with experience working with broad and senior level leadership.