At AstraZeneca, we turn ideas into life‑changing medicines. Working here means being entrepreneurial, thinking boldly, and collaborating to make the impossible a reality. We are driven by the power of science and the impact it can have on patients around the world. In theCompliance & Audit Manager role, you will play a critical part in ensuring the integrity, reliability, and compliance of the processes that help patients access our medicines.
The Compliance & Audit Manageris responsible forsupporting Market Access Operations with all aspects ofSOxcompliance, internal controls, and audit readiness. This role works closely withSOxControl Owners, Associate Director of Audits & Compliance, and cross‑functional partners to compile,validate, andmaintaindocumentation thatdemonstratescontrol effectiveness. They ensure that processes meet corporate standards, regulatory expectations, and audit requirements.
This individual willparticipatein theend‑to‑endSOxtesting cycle, coordinate internal and external audit activities, and support remediation efforts to strengthen the control environment. They will also support Legal information requests by coordinatingcross‑functionalinputs, confirming that the data providedfulfillsthe request requirements, and ensuring submissions areaccurate,timely, andwell‑documented In addition, they will contribute to the development and maintenance of compliance policies, procedures, and framework to ensure operational consistency and effective risk mitigation.
Success in this role requires strong analytical thinking, exceptional attention to detail, and the ability to build collaborative relationships acrossMarket AccessOperations, Finance, IT, Legal, and other key stakeholders. The Compliance & Audit Manager mustpossessa deep understanding of internal controls, audit processes, and compliance frameworks to ensure the organizationremainsaudit‑ready and aligned with corporate and regulatory expectations.
Typical Accountabilities
ManageSOxcompliance activities, including evidence collection, walkthroughs, remediation tracking, and documentation maintenance.
Partner withSOxControl Owners to ensure controls are executed accurately and on schedule.
Serve asaliaison for internal and external audits; prepare audit packages and respond to auditor requests.
Support analysis of audit documentation and collaborate with business owners on remediation and continuous improvement.
Assistwith risk assessments, control design evaluations, andcompliancereadiness efforts.
Provide training and guidance on compliance requirements anddocumentationbest practices.
Collaborate withMarket AccessOperations, Finance, IT, Legal, and other teams toalign oncompliance and audit expectations.
Support Legal information requests by trackingdatarequirementsandconfirming that provided data fulfills request requirements (e.g., completeness, date ranges, agreed sources)
Support process improvement andcompliance‑relatedinitiatives.
Audit Governance Committees (GGC/ACERT) and Trade OperationsGxP
Education, Qualifications,Skillsand Experience
Essential
Desireable
MBA
Experience supporting Market Access, Finance Operations, or similar business functions
Familiarity withGxP, compliance governance, and risk management frameworks
Experience with Sarbanes Oxley and/or Segregation of Duties Controls
Date Posted
15-May-2026
Closing Date
28-May-2026
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