ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES

• The role directly reports China Regional Assurance Lead and has a dot line report to the Regional Assurance Lead for data and non-commercial units.
• Work with Global to develop and maintain a risk-based compliance monitoring strategy covering AZ China, China R&D, Asia R&D, and Operations/Manufacturing. The role will support the continued growth and increasing complexity of the business by identifying, assessing, and monitoring traditional compliance risks, including fraud, anti-bribery and anti-corruption (ABAC), conflicts of interest and third-party risk.
• Provide compliance monitoring and risk assessment support for CapEx programs, major construction activities, strategic investments, partnerships, licensing arrangements, acquisitions, divestments, and integrations.
• Provide monitoring support for emerging geopolitical and international trade risks, including sanctions, trade restrictions, and cross-border data and information transfers.
• Lead and execute compliance monitoring reviews independently across relevant functions, sites, and processes. Identify issues, control weaknesses, and emerging patterns, and recommend improvements to prevent recurrence.
• Collaborate closely with Global Compliance & Ethics, Legal, Internal Audit, Global Trade Compliance, Finance, Procurement, Data Privacy, Information Security, Quality, and other control functions.
• Build trusted relationships with senior stakeholders across China and Asia R&D/Ops while maintaining appropriate independence and challenge.

REQUIREMENTS

• 10 years (or above) of of relevant pharmaceutical industry experience (compliance, law, accountancy or own specialist profession), with the majority of that experience in healthcare compliance-related roles, Ideally strong experience with R&D, Ops,
• Integrity and strong ethics mindset

• Substantial experience applying healthcare compliance principles to pharmaceutical industry practices and interpreting relevant industry codes

• Ability to work independently and good collaboration with global functions. Be proactive to lead the change, be self-motivated to manage touch issues, and be accountable for the results

• A demonstrated track record of driving results as an effective a team member and project leader in a highly matrixed organization
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with an ability to influence across all levels with a solution-oriented mindset, including the ability to constructively challenge management when appropriate
• Fluent in English & Mandarin both orally and in writing

Date Posted

Closing Date

AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity.  We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry-leading skills.  We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be.  We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics.  We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements.