Audit & Compliance Manager - Managed Markets Contract Operations

Audit & Compliance Manager - Managed Markets Contract Operations

• The Audit and Compliance Manager is responsible, along with the Managed Markets Operations & Pricing leadership team, to ensure that the department is compliant with all regulations governing our areas of responsibility and to ensure that all audits and SOX compliance reviews are effectively coordinated and that any issues identified through these processes are appropriately addressed.
• The Audit and Compliance Manager is responsible for coordinating all internal and external audits of the department, leading the SOX process reviews, and for coordinating the litigation requests of the department.
• Since the Managed Markets Operations and Pricing department analyzes, processes and pays a significant sum in rebates and discounts and is responsible for all government pricing reporting, audit and compliance activities are a major responsibility for the department.
• In this capacity, the Manager will work with the department teams to ensure the appropriate data is provided to the auditors and questions addressed.
• As findings and recommendations are identified, the Manager will be responsible to ensure the items are addressed.
• This will entail either leading cross-functional projects or providing oversight to business project teams to address the items.
• The Manager will also make recommendations around process improvements for the department and will perform spot internal audit testing.
• This role will report to the Sr. Director, Managed Markets Operations and Pricing due to the departmental scope of the position and the high visibility of the audits and compliance issues. In addition, the position will be deployed to the Director of Strategic Services and Government Pricing to ensure a daily link to this area’s activities.

• Responsible for all internal and external audit activity for the Managed Markets Operations & Pricing Department. Coordinate all audit responses and work with internal teams to provide appropriate data and information to the auditors.
• Work together with auditors to determine reasonable and practical recommendations.
• Responsible for writing or overseeing all final audit responses.
• Work with the Company’s Compliance Office to track various compliance items.
• Ensure policies are documented and followed.
• Responsible for leading effort around compliance training for the department. Work collaboratively with the training team to meet training requirements.
• Responsible for training related to the Corporate Integrity Agreement.
• Lead the SOX review and remediation process for the department and act as the control owner for Managed Markets key controls.
• Ensure all audit items and recommendations are addressed by either leading cross-functional projects or providing oversight to business project teams.
• Function as the technical lead for all audits of our MM external customers and be the liaison between AstraZeneca and our third party audit agancies

Personnel Responsibilities:

• Act in a manner consistent with the AZ’s shared values and cultural attributes.
• Take leadership role in leading project teams. Ability to influence without authority is important
• Maintain good relationships with all teams within the department, exhibiting strong interpersonal relationship skills.
• Establish and maintain knowledge throughout the department of legal and regulatory laws that govern the contracting conduct of AstraZeneca’s business.
•  Continually develop personal skills in the area of government pricing and contracting by attending industry, government and private conferences and symposia.

Job Requirements of Audit & compliance Manager:
 

• Bachelor’s Degree and four to six years experience in a pharmaceutical environment or related industry.
• Pharmaceutical industry experience preferred in auditing or finance.
•  Strong analytical skills and experience in dealing with diverse activities, tight timelines and varied special projects.
• Solid understanding of the AZ organization, operating model and products.
• Knowledge of government pricing including AMP, BP, FSS, FCP and ASP pricing.
• Demonstrated abilities to influence without authority and lead cross function teams to accomplish results
• Strong communication, negotiation, and overall interpersonal skills
• High initiative, self-starter, ability to operate day to day with little direction.

Preferred Background:

• Preferred candidate will have an MBA Degree or advanced certificate: CPA, CIA, etc.
• Thorough understanding of AstraZeneca’s product line, key customer requirements, and the various contracting strategies deployed across markets.
• The ideal candidate should have had experience working in the Internal Audit Department of a large pharmaceutical company or in a public accounting firm.

Internal and External Contacts/Customers:

•  The incumbent will work closely with key internal and external customers on a regular basis. The internal customers include: Managed Markets Operations & Pricing team members, Internal Audit and the Compliance group, and other Managed Markets teams. Managed Markets Operations & Pricing teams will work with the Manager to supply key data for audits and will work with the Manager on identified projects. Internal audit and the Compliance group will be key customers because of their responsibilities. The manager will also work closely with external audit agencies as needed under the contract/formulary compliance activities.
• The incumbent works closely with several other AstraZeneca Departments. The Information Systems Department plays a key role through the management of AstraZeneca’s Contract Management, Medicaid and Government Pricing systems. The Legal Department works closely with MM Operations Pricing through the development of terms and conditions, legal opinions related to specific contracting strategies, and interpretation of laws and regulations. Managed Markets Finance plays a key role through ensuring all rebates and discounts are accounted for appropriately and providing financial advise on strategies and issues. Trade Operations also provides support to MM Operations & Pricing. 

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