Audit Director - AZ Enabling Functions and Alexion

Are you ready to make a significant impact in the world of internal audit? Group Internal Audit (GIA) at AstraZeneca is an independent and objective assurance activity that plays a crucial role in improving operations. We provide assurance over compliance, operational, strategic, and technology risks, ensuring they are managed effectively. As trusted partners across the enterprise, we offer AstraZeneca leaders the insight needed to navigate risks while pushing the boundaries of science to deliver life-changing medicines. Our team is known for its integrity, objectivity, confidentiality, and competence, all supported by a successful team culture. Join us and be part of a top-performing internal audit function!

Accountabilities

• Support the Head of Audit (AstraZeneca Enabling Functions and Alexion) in fulfilling GIA’s remit with a focus on the AZ Enabling Functions and the Alexion Rare Disease Unit.
• Periodically revisit the audit plan in the context of a fast-evolving business, risk landscape, and assurance needs.
• Maintain an understanding of the business risk landscape, especially as it pertains to your assigned portfolio.
• Collaborate with internal and external teams on a multi-functional portfolio of audits, risk reviews, and advisory services.
• Oversee audits to ensure timely planning, execution, and delivery of services. Solicit feedback on performance after each audit.
• Provide meaningful insight to the business through audit delivery and informal engagement with key stakeholders.
• Shape & normalize use of AI & data, process mining, and intelligent dashboard strategy for high-velocity recommendations.
• Foster a strong sense of team within GIA.
• Advance a culture of lifelong learning and champion inclusion and diversity in GIA.
• Challenge conventional thinking on risk, audit selection, and scope to maximize value.
• Ensure work is in conformance with professional standards and internal ways of working.

Essential Skills/Experience

• Relevant degree or postgraduate professional qualification.
• Previous experience auditing and/or advising on governance, risk, and controls.
• Ability to act autonomously, effectively prioritizing and managing a portfolio of audits and associated activities.
• Experience leading complex and challenging audits and individual assignments.
• Confidence to challenge conventional thinking on risk identification, audit selection, and scope to maximize value.
• Ability to coordinate and monitor broader audit programs.
• Strong project management skills, including managing multiple priorities concurrently.
• Experience managing and motivating multidisciplinary teams across global locations.
• Ability to undertake travel internationally (up to 25% of working days).

Desirable Skills/Experience

• Master’s degree
• Experience within the Pharma or Biotech sectors.
• AI & analytics strategy and implementation.
• Demonstrated ability to foster a strong team culture.
• Change leadership & capability building.
• Championing inclusion and diversity.
• Promoting lifelong learning and digital capability within teams.
• Ability to work effectively in a matrix organization.

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.

At AstraZeneca, you'll be part of a talented global team that powers our rapidly growing enterprise to better serve patients every day. We leverage exciting new technology and digital innovations to accelerate our evolution strategically. With an entrepreneurial spirit, we apply creativity to every task, taking smart risks to turn ideas into reality. Our high-performing team thrives in a fast-paced environment where intellectual curiosity drives continuous learning. Here, you'll have countless opportunities to build an unrivaled reputation while contributing to something bigger—making a difference in patients' lives.

Ready to take on this exciting challenge? Apply now and be part of our journey!

Date Posted

18-Mar-2026

Closing Date

02-Apr-2026

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.