Risk Control Manager AstraZeneca Dubai

A Risk Control Manager at AstraZeneca is responsible for supporting implementation of high compliance standards of adherence to the Company’s Code of Ethics and related rules, policies, and procedures in AZ GCC. This is a combined medical affairs and compliance governance and risk management role. This position will be reporting to Head of GCC Medical Excellence and Governance directly and dotted line reporting to GCC Compliance Business Partner.

Responsibilities of Risk Control Manager

• Responsible for risk identification, assessment, and internal controls implementation for specific promotional and non-promotional activities.
• Work closely with medical governance team, commercial teams, and the Compliance Business Partner.
• Identify risks, conduct root cause analysis, and support the team to implement appropriate risk mitigation plans.
• Play a critical role to identify 1st line control gaps to maximize the efficiency of the 1st line monitoring in various control areas.
• Support CBP to collaborate with the business stakeholders on risk assessment and risk management of the projects and day to day business activities.
• Support CBP to build compliance trainings materials on various topics aligned with Code of Ethics. Deliver these trainings to reinforce the culture of Ethics and Compliance.
• Proactively review specific business processes and activities, to identify various aspects of risks and work to mitigate these.
• Collaborate with CBP and business partners to strengthen the first line oversight and risk management.
• Perform the gap assessment of the existing 1st line monitoring to understand the process improvement opportunities.
• Support the CBP and business partners to improve the efficiency of the 1st line monitoring activities in identified areas including management & remediation of these controls.
• Provide guidance and insight on effective self-monitoring in field force activities to conduct root cause analysis for fraud and other potential risks.
• Support the CBP for the governance meetings preparation and presentation (Local Compliance Committee) held on quarterly basis.

Qualifications & Experience

Following are the requirements for the role of Risk Control Manager at AstraZeneca:

• Bachelor’s degree.
• 4+ years of audit experience and/or risk management/control experience.

Job Skills & Knowledge

• Strong collaborative, partnering and interpersonal skills.
• Analytical skills and the ability to adapt quickly in a fast-paced environment.
• Effective communication and presentation skills.
• Able to work in a flexible team environment and handle multiple assignments simultaneously.
• Knowledge of pharmaceutical or a related industry is preferred.

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