Associate Director, IT Internal Audit
On site
London, United Kingdom
Full Time
09-03-2025
Job Specifications
Job Overview
The role presents a dynamic opportunity to assure technology and operational compliance within IQVIA through delivering SOX, technology, and operational audits while enforcing policies, procedures and controls which form the foundation of IQVIA globally. The role requires working close with the Vice President of Internal Audit and the remaining Internal Audit team while working hand in hand with technology and operational leads globally, providing significant exposure to IQVIA Senior Management.
Responsibilities:
Oversee management and delivery of a portfolio of IT and Operational audits, and SOX assignments as part of the annual IT Internal Audit plan.
Manage an audit team on assigned IT and operational audits, including scoping, fieldwork, documentation of test results and workpapers, and reporting in accordance with internal and external standards.
Support the Director of IT Internal Audit in the annual risk assessment and audit plan development process.
Develop and leverage relationships with IQVIA management to identify and assess risks within assigned areas to determine the scope of assigned engagements.
Prepare IT audit programs to be used in current and future audits.
Identify internal control weaknesses, providing recommendations an follow-up on action plan implementation in partnership with key partners and business owners.
Prepare and deliver audit reports to management, including audit observations, recommendations, and development of agreed upon management action plans.
Conduct follow-up on remediation and management action plans with IQVIA management.
Communicate audit status and observations, with associated recommednations, to all relevant stakeholders.
Manage and coach junior team members assigned to audits on a project basis.
Manage direct reports where applicable, including the performance appraisal process.
Qualifications
Degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Information Systems, Computer Science, Business Administration, or related area.
Certified in Information System Auditing or Information Security (CISA, CISSP or equivalent) with minimum 8 years of progressively responsible experience in a relevant function.
Extensive knowledge of risks, processes, and internal controls within main IT and operational process areas.
Exposure to Sarbanes-Oxley Act and other auditing principals including general auditing (GAAS) standards.
Extensive knowledge of risks, processes, and internal controls within all main process areas.
Extensive knowledge and understanding of general and application controls, system/application development, business continuity and disaster recovery, data privacy, and technology areas including networks, communications, operating systems, databases, cloud computing, web technologies, and IT governance standards and industry best practices (e.g., ISO 27000, NIST, ITIL, etc.).
International travel requirements of approximately15%.
Demonstrated Capabilities
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to interact with senior management across countries and cultures.
Attention to detail and organization to ensure completeness and accuracy of work performed.
Ability to prioritize, multitask and commit to meet reporting deadlines.
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
Ability to work under own initiative, and enthusiasm to drive through change.
PC proficiency, including MS Word, Excel, Power Point, and Outlook.
Knowledge of data analytics and usage of audit management tools including AuditBoard would be an advantage.
High level of confidentiality when dealing with highly sensitive information and ability to work with large amounts of complex data.
Proven track record of working with senior management across IT, Legal, and Privacy business functions.
Ability to quickly learn new technologies as they become prevalent and widely implemented.
Comfortable with ambiguity and can make quality decisions in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
IQVIA is a leading global provider of clinical research services, commercial insights and healthcare intelligence to the life sciences and healthcare industries. We create intelligent connections to accelerate the development and commercialization of innovative medical treatments to help improve patient outcomes and population health worldwide. Learn more at https://jobs.iqvia.com
About the Company
IQVIA (NYSE:IQV) is a leading global provider of clinical research services, commercial insights and healthcare intelligence to the life sciences and healthcare industries. IQVIA’s portfolio of solutions are powered by IQVIA Connected Intelligence™ to deliver actionable insights and services built on high-quality health data, Healthcare-grade AI™, advanced analytics, the latest technologies and extensive domain expertise. With approximately 88,000 employees in over 100 countries, including experts in healthcare, life science... Know more
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