Head Of Audit, It & Digital

AstraZeneca

Gaithersburg, MD, United States
Base: $177,600.00 - $266,400.00 usd; bonus/equity:...
It & digital audit program development
Senior stakeholder relationship management
It risk and control assurance
The Head of Audit for IT & Digital will take prime responsibility for the development of the annual programme of IT & Digital audits, including risks such as strategic, cyber security, data, privacy, AI, and programme assurance

Job Summary

  • The Head of Audit for IT & Digital will take prime responsibility for the development of the annual programme of IT & Digital audits, including risks such as strategic, cyber security, data, privacy, AI, and programme assurance.
  • This role involves building and maintaining strong senior stakeholder relationships, becoming the focal point for advice and assurance over IT risk in its broadest sense to the CIO and the broader IT organisation globally.
  • AstraZeneca offers a comprehensive Total Rewards package including base pay, short-term incentive bonus, long-term incentive program, retirement contribution, and benefits such as 401(k), paid vacation, holidays, and health coverage.

Matching Summary

The Head of Audit for IT & Digital will take prime responsibility for the development of the annual programme of IT & Digital audits, including risks such as strategic, cyber security, data, privacy, AI, and programme assurance.

Salary

Base: $177,600.00 - $266,400.00 USD; Bonus/Equity: Short-term incentive bonus opportunity and equity-based long-term incentive program; Benefits: 401(k) plan, paid vacation and holidays, paid leaves, and health benefits

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • IT & Digital audit program development
  • Senior stakeholder relationship management
  • IT risk and control assurance
  • Team leadership and development
  • Continuous improvement focus

Nice-to-have

  • Pharma sector experience
  • Collaborative leadership style
  • Data Analytics and AI utilization
  • Second language fluency desirable

Key Requirements

  • Audit leadership role in global matrix organisation
  • Experience in Cyber security, Digital Transformation, Data, AI
  • 10+ years leading complex global audits
  • Relevant degree or postgraduate qualification
  • CISA/CISM accreditation

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