Head Of Audit, It & Digital

AstraZeneca

Gaithersburg, US
Base: $177,600.00 - $266,400.00 usd; bonus/equity:...
It & digital audit program development
Senior stakeholder relationship management
It risk assurance
This role sits within our Global Internal Audit (GIA) team, providing independent assurance that we’re achieving our objectives effectively and in the right way

Job Summary

  • This role sits within our Global Internal Audit (GIA) team, providing independent assurance that we’re achieving our objectives effectively and in the right way.
  • You’ll take prime responsibility for the development of the annual programme of IT & Digital audits (including risks such as strategic, cyber security, data, privacy, AI, programme assurance, etc).
  • Base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Matching Summary

This role sits within our Global Internal Audit (GIA) team, providing independent assurance that we’re achieving our objectives effectively and in the right way.

Salary

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

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • IT & Digital audit program development
  • Senior stakeholder relationship management
  • IT risk assurance
  • Data Analytics and AI usage
  • Cyber security, Data, Privacy, AI
  • Team leadership and development

Nice-to-have

  • Continuous improvement mindset
  • Collaborative leadership style
  • Flexibility, confidence, and judgment
  • Business understanding and strategic insights

Key Requirements

  • Audit leadership role experience
  • Global matrix organisation experience
  • Pharma sector experience preferred
  • Cyber security, Digital Transformation, Data, AI, IT Resilience, Emerging Technologies audit experience
  • Excellent IT knowledge
  • Relevant degree or postgraduate professional qualification
  • CISA/CISM accreditation
  • 10+ years leading teams
  • Ability to travel up to 10%

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