Compliance Assurance Partner

**About AstraZeneca**

At AstraZeneca we are guided in our work by a strong set of values, and we’re resetting expectations of what a biopharmaceutical company can be. By truly following the science, we pioneer new methods, new thinking and bring unexpected teams together. From scientists to sales, lab techs to legal, we’re on a mission to turn ideas into life changing medicines that transform lives. We need great people who share our passion for science and have the drive and determination to meet the unmet needs of patients around the world. If you’re swift to action, confident to lead, willing to collaborate, and curious about what science can do, then you’re our kind of person.

Investigation Partner for India, Assurance Partner for Global Innovation Technology Centre Chennai & Frontier Market

The Assurance Partner role is responsible for both **Investigations **as well as **Assurance activities**. As the **Investigation Partner (IP)**, you will be responsible for coordinating and investigating reports of internal and external reported compliance allegations for complex and non-complex investigation (local) and support Global Investigation for violations of external law or regulation, as well as alleged violations of the AstraZeneca Code of Ethics and supporting policies. As the IP, you shall utilize technology, analysis, interviewing and assessment techniques to protect and safeguard personnel, information, and assets. As an **Assurance Partner (AP), **you are accountable for conducting monitoring to highlight risk areas and suggest remediation plans in Local Compliance Committee Meeting (or other agreed forums) and provide real
- time insights of monitoring and investigations to Leadership.

The role demands flexibility and collaboration to review compliance matters even from other markets. In addition, sometimes at relatively short notice you may require to travel to conduct investigations within markets.

Initially the role will be focused upon our Global Innovation Technology Centre in Chennai (IT centre) and the Marketing Companies across the Frontier Markets (e.g., Cambodia, Myanmar, Brunei, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, and Maldives). You will be a member of the Global Compliance Risk and Assurance Team. Reporting directly to Regional Assurance Lead. And will be closely working with Global Investigation Lead. The function operates regionally with the Regional Assurance leads reporting to the Head of Global Compliance Risk & Assurance.

**Typical Accountabilities**

**As an Investigation Partner you will**:

- Plan, organize, and conduct end to end compliance complex investigation (local) of cases reported through the available channels provided by the company like AZ ethics, HR, Line Manager, Legal, Global Compliance etc. in accordance with Investigation Standard, ensuring case close out in timely.
- Develop and deploy standard investigations approaches to share findings with key stakeholders and stakeholders are kept updated as needed throughout (eg standard case notification, updates and reporting).
- Ensure investigation plan is proportionate to the risks raised by the allegation.
- Ensure investigations are adequately resourced (team-based approach if needed to improve efficiency/timeliness of investigations close out).
- Work collaboratively with colleagues in Compliance, Legal, HR and relevant businesses or functions to provide guidance, advice and support by conducting investigations in an appropriate, efficient and timely manner consistent with the governing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
- Effectively communicate the nature, status, and outcomes of relevant investigations to senior stakeholders in Regional Investigations, Global Compliance, Legal, HR and/or line management, as required.
- Conduct root-cause analysis of substantiated violations and the development of corrective actions as well as recommendations to prevent future violations. Ensure discipline is proportionate and globally aligned.
- Record all findings, results and data related to compliance investigation including disseminate final report, document all relevant information in AZ ethics.
- Conduct analysis of investigations related data to identify trends that will inform compliance approaches and share these insights with business, compliance stakeholders etc.
- As appropriate, develop case studies or other communications to share key learnings from investigations with a broader audience.
- Effectively communicate with Global Investigation Lead, Regional Assurance Leads and AP Stakeholders.
- Perform other duties related to Regional Investigations in the team, as may be required.

**As an Assurance Partner you will**
- To develop Assurance form to respond to risks that has been identified if the form is not yet exist.
- Ensuring the Assurance Plans are responsive to risk signals rather than static documents, focus on risk-based activities, all relevant stakeholders’ feedbacks are sought regularly and drives a