Compliance & Audit Manager

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 the Compliance & 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 Manager is responsible for supporting Market Access Operations with all aspects of SOx compliance, internal controls, and audit readiness. This role works closely with SOx Control Owners, Associate Director of Audits & Compliance, and cross‑functional partners to compile, validate, and maintain documentation that demonstrates control effectiveness. They ensure that processes meet corporate standards, regulatory expectations, and audit requirements.

This individual will participate in the end‑to‑end SOx testing cycle, coordinate internal and external audit activities, and support remediation efforts to strengthen the control environment. They will also support Legal information requests by coordinating cross‑functional inputs, confirming that the data provided fulfills the request requirements, and ensuring submissions are accurate, timely, and well‑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 across Market Access Operations, Finance, IT, Legal, and other key stakeholders. The Compliance & Audit Manager must possess a deep understanding of internal controls, audit processes, and compliance frameworks to ensure the organization remains audit‑ready and aligned with corporate and regulatory expectations.

Typical Accountabilities

• Manage SOx compliance activities, including evidence collection, walkthroughs, remediation tracking, and documentation maintenance.

• Partner with SOx Control Owners to ensure controls are executed accurately and on schedule.

• Serve as a liaison 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.

• Assist with risk assessments, control design evaluations, and compliance readiness efforts.

• Provide training and guidance on compliance requirements and documentation best practices.

• Collaborate with Market Access Operations, Finance, IT, Legal, and other teams to align on compliance and audit expectations.

• Support Legal information requests by tracking data requirements and confirming that provided data fulfills request requirements (e.g., completeness, date ranges, agreed sources).

• Support process improvement and compliance‑related initiatives.

• Audit Governance Committees (GGC/ACERT) and Trade Operations GxP

Education, Qualifications, Skills and Experience

Essential

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Compliance, or related field.

• 0-3 years experience with internal control framework

• Strong understanding of SOx requirements, internal control frameworks, and audit methodologies.

• Demonstrated experience compiling and managing audit documentation.

• Excellent communication, organization, and stakeholder‑management skills.

• Strong attention to detail

Desireable

• MBA

• Experience supporting Market Access, Finance Operations, or similar business functions

• Familiarity with GxP, compliance governance, and risk management frameworks

• Experience with Sarbanes Oxley and/or Segregation of Duties Controls

Date Posted

Closing Date

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