Compliance Assurance Partner

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Compliance Assurance Partner

ABOUT ASTRAZENECA

AstraZeneca is a global, science-led, patient-focused biopharmaceutical company that focuses on the discovery, development, and commercialisation of prescription medicines for some of the world’s most serious diseases. But we’re more than one of the world’s leading pharmaceutical companies.

ROLE SUMMARY

This position is primarily responsible for positively influencing customers’ prescribing behavior to achieve sales targets, develop territory and build strong customer relationships with the objective of maximizing sales volume and market share of designated products in a given territory in compliance with AZ CO.

ABOUT THE ASSURANCE TEAM

A core function of the business, we are valued partners who are trusted to do the right thing. We believe it’s not just about getting the best solution, it’s also about doing it the right way – ethics, compliance and transparency are front and centre of everything we do. We have the opportunity to be involved in a great variety of technically challenging, interesting and complex work. It keeps us engaged everyday and makes our contributions feel valuable.

What you’ll do

As a function within AstraZeneca Global Compliance, Compliance Assurance provides independent assurance to the AstraZeneca Board. The function operates globally, and each Assurance Partner delivers assurance work for a cluster of countries or individual Marketing companies. This job add is for Saudi Arabia, which may be expanded to other cluster countries.

Typical accountabilities will include:

• Deliver globally, regionally and locally defined 2nd Line Assurance Plan in line with established timeframes.
• Record and report all relevant assurance activities in 2nd Line reporting systems.
• Deliver agreed Assurance reports to Business Partners, Assurance Leads, Business Leaders, and other global stakeholders in line with agreed timeframes.
• As required support discussions at the LCC level on Assurance activities and levels of assurance within the market.
• As required) provide advice to and consults on effective implementation and maintenance of 1st line monitoring activities.
• Perform non-significant compliance investigations and issue reports.
• Provide support to Global Investigation Directors for significant investigations.
• Ensure prompt communication of all potential investigations to Area Assurance Leads to identify the correct path of action.
• Maintain compliance AZ Ethics matters (including monitoring and self-reported cases).
• Maintain professional & effective collaboration with Compliance Business Partners and Business including:
  • Meaningful insight to Business Partners about the status of assurance and any recommendations for improvement plans or corrective actions
  • Timely updates on key incidents/investigations that impact the respective local market
  • Keeping abreast of local market developments that may impact the state of assurance

Only applications based in KSA will be considered.

Essential for the role

• Qualified professional - compliance, law, accountancy, audit.
• Experience in pharmaceuticals, external audit firm or a related industry.
• Compliance professional including strong assurance experience.
• Demonstrated experience in the multi-cultural arena.
• Excellent analytical skills.
• Strong understanding of processes and controls.
• Strong communication, partnering, and interpersonal skills.
• Deep business understanding.
• Strong ability to work independently.
• High ethical standards, trustworthy, operating with absolute discretion.

Why AstraZeneca?

At AstraZeneca we’re dedicated to being a Great Place to Work. Where you are empowered to push the boundaries of science and unleash your entrepreneurial spirit. There’s no better place to make a difference to medicine, patients, and society. An inclusive culture that champions diversity and collaboration, and always committed to lifelong learning, growth, and development. We’re on an exciting journey to pioneer the future of healthcare.

So, what’s next?

• Are you already imagining yourself joining our team? Good, because we can’t wait to hear from you.
• Are you ready to bring new ideas and fresh thinking to the table? Brilliant! We have one seat available, and we hope it’s yours.

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AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity.  We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry-leading skills.  We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be.  We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics.  We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements.