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 and control assessment
This role sits within AstraZeneca's Global Internal Audit (GIA) team, providing independent assurance over compliance, operational, and strategic risks

Job Summary

  • This role sits within AstraZeneca's Global Internal Audit (GIA) team, providing independent assurance over compliance, operational, and strategic risks.
  • You will take prime responsibility for the development of the annual program of IT & Digital audits and build and maintain strong senior stakeholder relationships.
  • AstraZeneca offers a competitive total rewards package including base pay, short-term incentive bonus, long-term incentive program, retirement contribution, and comprehensive benefits.

Matching Summary

This role sits within AstraZeneca's Global Internal Audit (GIA) team, providing independent assurance over compliance, operational, and strategic risks.

Salary

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

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • IT & Digital audit program development
  • Senior stakeholder relationship management
  • IT risk and control assessment
  • Team management and development
  • Cyber security and data privacy assurance

Nice-to-have

  • Continuous improvement driver
  • Collaborative leadership style
  • Strategic business insights
  • Flexibility and confidence in judgment

Key Requirements

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

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