AstraZeneca is a global, innovation-driven BioPharmaceutical business that focuses on the discovery, development and commercialisation of prescription medicines for some of the world’s most serious disease. But we’re more than one of the world’s leading pharmaceutical companies.

Our team proudly leads the way for International markets as the fastest growing pharmaceutical. But we’re not done yet – we’re fearless in setting the direction for a new future to keep progressing for our patients.

Leaders in our markets, we keep evolving to stay at the forefront. Developing and consolidating our capabilities to sustain our lightning-fast growth.

Role Accountabilities

• Partner with and provide guidance to the CP and CLT, so they ensure that robust governance & compliance processes & systems are in place.

• Work with Assurance Partners to help define the assurance requirements based on identified risks and key activities

• Share the results of assurance activities with management and assure adequate improvement and follow up on identified gaps, corrective and disciplinary actions

• Ensure the respective market has established a cross functional Local Compliance Committee (LCC) with representation of CLT

• Ensure policies, procedures and standards are up to date, aligned with global standards, accessible and fully implemented, with appropriate and trained policy, process and/or SOP owners

• Provide guidance and proactive partnering with business stakeholders on compliance risk assessment and risk management as well as coordination in line with Global & Regional guidance

• Provide advice to and consulting on effective implementation and maintenance of 1st line monitoring activities

• Cascade, adopt and deliver regular compliance training and awareness campaigns and ensure the tracks completeness of training (incl 3rd parties and new starters).

• Support or drive Global/Regional Compliance projects

• Foster integration and alignment with relevant counterparts in other relevant functions such as Legal, HR, Finance, Nominated Signatories and Medical Affairs

• Support compliance investigations & act as local Privacy Officer or representative.

Essential requirements

• You have several years of experience in pharmaceuticals or a related industry

• You have knowledge and experience of corporate governance, health care regulations, laws and standards

• Strong collaborative, partnering, and interpersonal skills

• High ethical standards, trustworthy, operating with absolute discretion

Date Posted

Closing Date

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.