Group Internal Audit Manager, Commercial

Group Internal Audit Manager, Commercial

Location: Wilmington, DE or Gaithersburg, MD

Introduction to role

Are you an expert in global Internal Audit with a passion for compliance? Do you want to make a significant impact on the Group Internal Audit, Commercial team at a company that transforms scientific ideas into life-changing medicines? If so, AstraZeneca could be your next career destination! At AstraZeneca, we prioritize patients and strive to address their unmet needs globally. Here, you'll find an entrepreneurial spirit, a collaborative environment, and the opportunity to turn the impossible into reality. Are you ready to take swift action, lead with confidence, collaborate effectively, and explore the potential of science?

Accountabilities

As a Group Internal Audit Manager, you will have the opportunity to make a substantial impact by contributing to a top-performing Internal Audit function. You will collaborate with internal teams and external co-sourced partners to deliver complex and high-profile commercial audits. Your focus will be on Sales, Marketing, Medical, and Market Access teams and their interactions with Health Care Professionals/Organizations. Building relationships with in-country management teams and evaluating risks, controls, and policy interpretations will be key aspects of your role. Innovation is encouraged, including applying digital and data-driven techniques to enhance audit planning and reporting. Sharing insights from your work will inform audit planning and educate the business on commercialization challenges and risks.

Essential Skills/Experience

• 5+ years previous experience of auditing regulatory compliance frameworks including evaluating compliance with anti-bribery policies and controls
• 3+ years experience of working within a manager-level audit role, probably in a Big Four accounting firm or another large global organization
• 3+ years experience within the Pharma / Healthcare sectors in the US
• Ability to integrate with, manage and motivate teams in US and across different locations within LATAM, including effective working with external co-sourced provider teams
• High level of personal integrity, tenacity and independence
• An open and flexible communication style, able to adjust your approach and influence others, including in-country senior management teams
• Ability to analyze complex issues from a range of perspectives and form considered judgements around the actions to be taken
• Strong project management and report writing skills
• Bachelor’s Degree required, Master’s degree preferred

Desirable Skills/Experience

• Experience using digital/data-driven auditing and visualization techniques (e.g., Natural Language Processing, Robotic Process Automation, Power BI) to drive impactful insights
• Fluency in another relevant language e.g. Spanish and/or Portuguese

When we put unexpected teams in the same room, we unleash bold thinking with the power to inspire life-changing medicines. In-person working gives us the platform we need to connect, work at pace and challenge perceptions. That's why we work, on average, a minimum of three days per week from the office. But that doesn't mean we're not flexible. We balance the expectation of being in the office while respecting individual flexibility. Join us in our unique and ambitious world.

AstraZeneca offers an environment where you can be part of a talented global team that drives innovation and transformation. We empower our employees to unlock the potential of science and make a significant impact on patients' lives. With countless opportunities for growth and development, you'll be part of a dynamic team that embraces creativity and strategic thinking. Our commitment to ethics, compliance, and transparency ensures that we do things the right way while fostering an entrepreneurial spirit.

Ready to make a difference? Apply now to join AstraZeneca's journey in transforming healthcare!

The annual base pay (or hourly rate of compensation) for this position ranges from $108,808 to $163,213. Hourly and salaried non-exempt employees will also be paid overtime pay when working qualifying overtime hours. Base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.  In addition, our positions offer a short-term incentive bonus opportunity; eligibility to participate in our equity-based long-term incentive program (salaried roles), to receive a retirement contribution (hourly roles), and commission payment eligibility (sales roles). Benefits offered included a qualified retirement program [401(k) plan]; paid vacation and holidays; paid leaves; and, health benefits including medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans. Additional details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base pay (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

Date Posted

18-Jul-2025

Closing Date

Our mission is to build an inclusive and equitable environment. We want people to feel they belong at AstraZeneca and Alexion, starting with our recruitment process. We welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of characteristics. We offer reasonable adjustments/accommodations to help all candidates to perform at their best. If you have a need for any adjustments/accommodations, please complete the section in the application form.