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Description:

The Global IT SOX Compliance Manager will lead and manage the Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) IT compliance program across the organization, ensuring robust IT general controls (ITGCs), application controls, and interface controls are designed, implemented, tested, and remediated effectively. This role will act as a strategic partner to internal stakeholders including Finance, Internal Audit, IT, and external auditors, and ensure the organization maintains a strong control environment in line with regulatory requirements. The ideal candidate brings a deep understanding of IT risks, controls, audit, and compliance frameworks within a global pharmaceutical or highly regulated environment.

Essential Functions:

+ Oversee the global IT SOX program lifecycle, including risk assessment, scoping, control design, testing coordination, deficiency tracking, and remediation planning.

+ Serve as the primary point of contact for external auditors on ITGC-related matters.

+ Ensure control owners understand their responsibilities and deadlines and provide ongoing training on SOX compliance requirements.

+ Partner with Internal Audit, IT, Finance, and Business stakeholders to ensure controls are properly designed, implemented, and operating effectively.

+ Partner with Governance, Risk, & Compliance leader to drive the implementation of AI tools and automation of compliance processes including evidence collection and assessment, controls operation, and Identity & Access Management.