Regional Risk Assurance Lead, Ap

Merck & Co., Inc.

Singapore, Singapore
Hybrid
10 years internal audit or accounting experience
Big 4 consulting background preferred
Pharma or highly regulated industry experience
This senior leadership role sets the regional direction for risk assurance to protect business value, patients, and reputation across the Asia Pacific region

Job Summary

  • This senior leadership role sets the regional direction for risk assurance to protect business value, patients, and reputation across the Asia Pacific region.
  • The incumbent will partner closely with cross-functional teams including Legal, Compliance, Finance, and Commercial Operations to strengthen controls and drive audit readiness.
  • Candidates must possess a degree in accountancy or equivalent professional qualification along with at least 10 years of relevant experience in internal audit or controls consulting.

Matching Summary

This senior leadership role sets the regional direction for risk assurance to protect business value, patients, and reputation across the Asia Pacific region.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 10 years internal audit or accounting experience
  • Big 4 consulting background preferred
  • Pharma or highly regulated industry experience
  • IIA standards knowledge and internal controls
  • Senior leadership in risk assurance roles

Nice-to-have

  • Experience working across Asia Pacific markets
  • Understanding of patient access program risks
  • Hands-on exposure to Enterprise Risk Management
  • Data analytics experience for review insights
  • Strong executive communication skills

Key Requirements

  • Degree in accountancy or equivalent professional qualification
  • At least 10 years of experience in internal audit or accounting/controls consulting
  • Senior leadership experience in complex multi-market environments
  • Good working knowledge of IIA standards and governance frameworks

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