Audit Lead, Group Internal Audit

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Job Description

Audit Lead, Group Internal Audit

Cambridge, MA

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OBJECTIVES

• Lead and conduct audits of Takeda’s Non-GxP financial, operational, and compliance processes to evaluate Takeda’s control environment within the Americas region (US, Canada, Mexico, and South America);

• Work in coordination with Group Internal Audit (GIA) management to achieve the annual audit plan, by performing the planning, fieldwork, and reporting for internal audits in the Audit Manager role; and

• Build networks and relationships with other functional areas to build support for the audit plans and initiatives.

ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Manage large audit projects and activities of varying complexity, utilizing a small to moderately sized team of internal or co-sourced auditors.

• Identify risks and evaluate the design and effectiveness of internal controls across financial, operational, and compliance processes.

• Assess the efficiency of operations and compliance with relevant corporate policies and regulations through the execution of audit work programs.

• Work with GIA management to communicate audit findings and recommendations, ensuring all significant areas are appropriately documented and addressed.

• Identify risk areas to Takeda through audit planning and fieldwork.

• Support key departmental process improvement initiatives and special projects.

• Manage up to one direct report, such as an Auditor or Senior Auditor, supporting career development and delivery of department objectives.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Execute activities to support the completion of the audit plan such as engagement risk assessments, audit planning, fieldwork execution, and communicating of audit results to GIA management and control/process owners.

• Evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls and provide process owners with recommendations and insights to strengthen Takeda’s control environment.

• Draft or review audit reports based on fieldwork results.

• Communicate effectively, present professionally, and work well with senior management and peer group.

• Maintain knowledge and understanding of pharma industry updates, regulatory guidance & enforcement activity, and audit standards.

• Actively foster relationships with control and process owners to build business acumen.

• Support other regional Takeda Internal Audit teams, as needed.

• Perform ad hoc activities as requested by GIA management.

• Maintain the highest standards of professionalism and independence in the execution of all duties.

EDUCATION, COMPETENCIES, AND SKILLS

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university;

• 8+ years of experience with auditing or monitoring;

• Proven ability in leading teams and managing projects to assess complex, global processes and design, advise, or recommend strategies to mitigate risk exposure;

• Solid understanding of pharmaceutical company strategies and operational processes and risk and compliance management activities to help enable business objectives;

• Strong team leadership and teamwork demonstrated by creating a positive environment, meeting stakeholder expectations, keeping leadership informed of progress and issues.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to summarize audit issues, risks, insights and recommendations;

• Ability to work through ambiguity in a fast-paced environment;

• Strong organizational and project management skills, including ability to prioritize work effectively to meet tight or