Role Summary
The Audit Manager will have primary responsibility for leading teams of auditors conducting independent audit and risk oversight activities at Pfizer locations worldwide and for leading audit teams of 2 - 6 senior auditors. As part of the Commercial organization the Audit Manager will also lead and supervise investigations of allegations of potential compliance issues including violations of Pfizer policies, procedures or laws in Global markets.
In a matrixed organization the Audit Manager will also be responsible for providing performance feedback for teams reporting to during audit engagements and may report directly to them The Audit Manager will be primary responsible for
Supervising execution of audits and other reviews of business, functional, operational processes performed by audit teams.Emphasize management and leadership skills in managing and providing performance feedback to Seniors and Staff Auditors as part of a matrixed organization. May also engage with and supervise colleagues from other Pfizer functions, consultants and outside counsel.Require business acumen and knowledge of the business to influence others directly and indirectly to achieve results.Require advanced communication skills to clearly and proactively communicate with key stakeholders including Corporate Audit Management, Compliance Division, Business Unit Management as well as internal and external counsel.
Role Responsibilities
COMPLEXITY AND SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITY
Lead and manage complex on-site independent evaluations of Pfizer's financial and compliance control processes worldwide to ensure Pfizer's risks are properly managed.Perform a lead role in communication and coordination with Business Unit management, Compliance Division, and other stakeholders in development of audit procedures and work plans.Executes evaluations of compliance with Pfizer's Global Policy on Interactions with Healthcare Professionals (GPIHP), Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) and other policies and procedures to help ensure appropriate interactions with healthcare professionals and ex-U.S. government officials across Pfizer's global business. This includes:
Using advanced analytics to identify and investigate risk or key performance indicators in business processes.Leading walkthroughs of key controls.Supervising the performance of sample-based testing to identify control deficiencies, exceptions or other red flags requiring further investigation or remediation.Execute escalation protocols and Pfizer internal reporting processes according to the nature of issues identified.Responsible for supervision of audit colleagues and ensuring the accuracy and completeness of their completion of audit documentation and deliverables in support of commercial audits or investigations at Pfizer and third party locations.Responsible for ensuring quality and timeliness of planning, fieldwork & close-out of audit deliverables, including those handled by audit staff under their direction.Present findings and recommendations for remedial actions to senior local, Business Unit and Division management including programmatic remediation recommendations to address identified risks, requiring strong negotiation and influence skills.Participates, in the drafting and review of, in some cases, privileged & confidential reports to ensure that content is clearly stated, factually accurate and written in accordance with department standards.Train and develop staff auditors by mentoring, coaching and providing informal / formal feedback to ensure capabilities within the team are being developed and foster colleague's growth.Actively participate and in certain instances, lead departmental and/or cross-functional project teams addressing internal and/or external issues. This may include designing and overseeing unique audit approaches for special reviews, assessments or investigations.Organizes and leads multiple meetings during the conduct of audits, investigations, or projects ensuring that action plansare developed and followed up on.Participate in the screening and interview of Corporate Audit candidates during the hiring process.Perform other supervisory and administrative activities, including interacting with key functions to support the regional presence of the team.
PEOPLE MANAGEMENT
Is accountable for general effective people management and development.Manages the performance of team members through ongoing assessment and coachingGuides team members on relevant experiences to meet career objectives.
COMMUNICATION
Creates or leverages existing communication materials and information to aid Work Team in delivering goals/objectivesContributes to the development of, and often delivers, presentations within the Department
INFLUENCING OTHERS
Solicits input and explains difficult concepts and persuades others to adopt a point of view.Effectively shares own point of view and rationale.
MANAGING CHANGE
Recognizes, initiates and manages change that impacts the Department.
Qualifications
Minimum range of years' experience: atleast 7 years of relevant experience
Experience with requirements of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and U.S. rules and regulations governing interactions with healthcare professionals.Strong financial background required. Experience with the requirements of Sarbanes-Oxley and IT exposure a plus.Strong oral and written communication skills, enabling effective communication with all levels of management.Negotiation and influence skills - the ability to influence others without express authority.Demonstrated strong analytical skills and the ability to integrate across multiple and varied business areasDemonstrated ability in risk identification, measurement and assessment, risk monitoring, reporting and escalationDemonstrated skills in leadership, strategic thinking, innovation, creativity, project managementDemonstrated ability to train and develop skills of others.Experience in influencing and executing complex solutions involving multiple groupsDemonstrates the ability to act decisively, hold them and other accountable and lead change while remaining self-aware.Experience in developing and executing training at all levels of the organizationBachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Type of industry/organizations: Public accounting and/or internal auditing required; multi-national or pharmaceutical experience a plus; international experience a plusStrong financial background required, including experience with the requirements of Sarbanes-Oxley; IT exposure a plusCPA or Chartered Accountant (CA) required or other equivalent education/certification will be considered
Physical / Mental requirements
Ability to perform mathematical calculations and ability to perform complex data analysis
Non-standard work schedule, travel or environment requirements
Ability to work on flexible schedule to collaborate virtually with colleagues in North & Central American, Europe and Asia Pacific time zones.Domestic and international business travel required of 10% - 15%.
Resources Managed - Supervision
No direct reports but will lead audit teams of approximately 1-3
Pfizer is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable equal employment opportunity legislation in each jurisdiction in which it operates.
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