Compliance Business Partner - Dubai, United Arab Emirates - AstraZeneca

AstraZeneca

Verified Company

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

1 week ago

Posted by:

Ahmed Al-Mansouri

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Description

JOB TITLE
**Compliance Business Partner

ABOUT ASTRAZENECA

AstraZeneca is a global, science-led, patient-focused biopharmaceutical company that focuses on the discovery, development, and commercialisation of prescription medicines for some of the world's most serious diseases.

But we're more than one of the world's leading pharmaceutical companies.

ROLE SUMMARY
Responsible for driving the compliance business partnering strategy for GCC.

Leads on key strategic business initiatives from a compliance perspective and is accountable for the deployment and implementation of an effective compliance program in GCC in close collaboration with the Compliance Assurance function.

Good business understanding, gravitas and strong partnering and influencing skills are essential. Reports to the Area Compliance Director MEA, with a dotted line to the Country President GCC.

What you'll do

Partner with and provide guidance to the CP and SLT so they ensure that robust governance & compliance processes & systems are in place in the MC, with welldefined resources & accountabilities
Maintain professional & effective collaboration with Assurance Partners to guarantee a high level of assurance provided to MC, Area, International Region and Audit Committee
Work with Assurance Partners to help define the assurance requirements based on identified risks and key activities
Together with the Assurance AP share the results of assurance activities with management and assure adequate improvement and follow up on identified gaps, corrective, and disciplinary actions
Ensure the CP has established a cross functional Local Compliance Committee (LCC) with representation of SLT
Ensure MC 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
Ensure local commercial compliance risks are effectively assessed, managed, resourced and coordinated with defined local risk owners across SLT areas
Provide advice to and consulting on effective implementation and maintenance of 1st line monitoring activities
Cascade, adopt and deliver relevant regular compliance training and awareness campaigns and ensure the MC 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
Build strong relationships with external bodies and work to develop industry codes that support compliance priorities in AZ
Support compliance investigations as requested by the GID or as agreed with Assurance Partners.
Act as local Privacy Officer or representative.

Essential for the role

Several years of experience in pharmaceuticals or a related industry
Strong leadership attributes to set direction, generate commitment, constructively resolve issues and proven demonstration of effective crossfunctional team leadership
Knowledge and experience of corporate governance, health care regulations, laws, and standards
Good business understanding
Excellent analytical, written, and oral communications skills
Strong collaborative, partnering, and interpersonal skills
Ability to influence in a matrix structure
High ethical standards, trustworthy, operating with absolute discretion
Fluent in English

Desirable for the role

Experience from working in compliance/legal
Experience from working in other related functions
Experience in data privacy
Demonstrable management skills and experience

Why AstraZeneca?
At AstraZeneca we're dedicated to being a Great Place to Work. Where you are empowered to push the boundaries of science and unleash your entrepreneurial spirit. There's no better place to make a difference to medicine, patients, and society. An inclusive culture that champions diversity and collaboration, and always committed to lifelong learning, growth, and development. We're on an exciting journey to pioneer the future of healthcare.

So, what's next?

Are you already imagining yourself joining our team? Good, because we can't wait to hear from you.
Are you ready to bring new ideas and fresh thinking to the table? Brilliant We have one seat available, and we hope it's yours.

Where can I find out more?
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