Director Internal Audit & Risk Management

Company: Sunovion Pharmaceuticals
Location: Marlborough
Posted on: November 26, 2022

Job Description:

Summary of Responsibilities:Responsible for the development and execution and in some instances management of resources assigned to multiple projects at any given time, defining activities, tracking numerous work streams, prioritizing tasks, meeting key deliverable dates, and managing competing priorities. - Being able to handle challenging discussions with auditees regarding audit issues or investigations. - Communicating issues and concerns to department head in advance of escalation. - Strong verbal and written communication skills. - Essential Functions Required for JobThese statements are intended to describe the general nature of the job and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills and duties

• Critical assessment of business inclusive of finance, IT and operational process to determine what could go wrong and control needs
• Working with business owners and leaders in assessing their business processes and ability to navigate difficult conversations regarding process deficiencies and need for improvement
• Chartering unpaved paths and defining new programs and audit assessments to identify control risk assessments, - develop risk and control matrix, and define and execute test of operating effectiveness
• Manage multiple work priorities including taking on unexpected job responsibilities and reprioritizing as needed to ensure deliverables are meet and timely communication to audit leadership
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely to senior leadership while also being able to communicate at a deeper level of understanding as needed with business owners when called upon
• Oversee assigned projects and manage influence team resources including peers and those who are not direct reports to ensure successful completion of project deliverables
• Monitor multiple activities and responsibilities within the team and outside and ensure timely department and audit leadership communicationKNOWLEDGE AND SKILLSEducation level and/or relevant experience(s):Bachelor or Graduate School in Business, Accounting, or ITKnowledge and skills (general and technical):Accounting, IT and Business knowledge. - Pharma experience preferred but not requiredOther requirements (licenses, certifications, specialized training, and physical or mental abilities required):CPA, CIA, CISA, requiredConfidential Data -All information (written, verbal, electronic, etc.) that an employee encounters while working at SMPA or Sumitovant Companies is considered confidential. -Compliance -Achieve and maintain compliance with all applicable regulatory, legal and operational rules and procedures by ensuring that all plans and activities for and on behalf of Sunovion are carried out with the best industry practices and the highest ethical standards.Mental/Physical RequirementsFast-paced environment requires handling multiple demands. -Must be able to exercise appropriate judgment, as necessary. - Requires a high level of initiative and independence. -Excellent written and oral communication skills required. - Requires ability to use a personal computer for extended periods of time.Health and Safety: - - To maintain the health and safety of our employees, patients, and affiliates, as well as comply with the vaccination requirements of our partners, employees are required to be vaccinated against COVID -19. - Candidates hired must provide proof of vaccination against COVID-19 within 5 days post hire as a condition of employment. In accordance with Equal Employment Opportunity laws, exemptions for religious and medical reasons will be considered.Confidential Data: -All information (written, verbal, electronic, etc.) that an employee encounters is considered confidential.Compliance :Achieve and maintain Compliance with all applicable regulatory, legal and operational rules and procedures, by ensuring that all plans and activities for and on behalf of Sunovion are carried out with the "best" industry practices and the highest ethical standards.Mental/Physical Requirements: Fast paced environment handling multiple demands. Must be able to exercise appropriate judgment as necessary. Requires a high level of initiative and independence. Excellent written and oral communication skills required. Requires ability to use a personal computer for extended periods of time.Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action employerSunovion is committed to a culturally diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; creed; religion; national origin; age; ancestry; nationality; marital, domestic partnership or civil union status; sex, gender, gender identity or expression; affectional or sexual orientation; disability; veteran or military status or liability for military status; domestic violence victim status; atypical cellular or blood trait; genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing) or any other characteristic protected by law.For more information about EEO and the Law, please visit the following pages:

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