Company Description
AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people's lives across several key therapeutic areas immunology, oncology, neuroscience, and eye care and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at . on X , Facebook , Instagram , YouTube , LinkedIn and Tik Tok .
Job Description
Purpose
The Director of IT Internal Audit (IA) leads the global IT audit and data analytics and automation functions for the corporation. Reporting to the VP of Internal Audit, this role provides global assurance services and, to a lesser extent, advisory services, primarily focusing on the Business Technology Solutions (BTS) organization. The function ensures an adequate internal control environment for AbbVies IT infrastructure, information systems, information security, and other technology areas. Additionally, the Director offers advisory services for technology projects requiring internal control expertise.
Team Leadership
- Lead a team of approximately 12 employees, including 2 Associate Directors and 10 Analysts/Senior Auditors.
- Team members are typically experienced IT professionals from "Big 4" firms or have similar backgrounds in finance or technology areas.
Responsibilities
Audit Engagements:
- Support and collaborate with Associate Directors in planning and scoping audit engagements.
- Conduct an annual risk assessment of the global IT enterprise, develop an IT audit plan, and seek approval from the CFO and Audit Committee.
Analytics and Automation:
- Lead the analytics and automation team, building scalable capabilities to enhance audit efficiency for the team
- Partner across BTS functions and audit stakeholders to access and understand data sources and automation tools.
Leadership and Development:
- Oversee hiring, training, and performance reviews of staff.
- Provide technical guidance, leadership, and coaching to build organizational talent and prepare team members for future roles outside IA.
- Foster a learning environment for employees to realize their potential.
Audit Strategy and Governance:
- Ensure proper systems, processes, and governance for all BTS audits.
- Leverage enterprise data through dashboards, tools, and advanced data modeling.
- Align and manage a demand roadmap with audit leadership priorities and ongoing projects.
- Collaborate with peer organizations to develop an enterprise approach to operational analytics.
- Benchmark analytics and automation best practices against industry standards.
Regulatory Compliance:
- Safeguard assets and maintain compliance with governing policies.
- Ensure adherence to internal financial, data privacy, and security policies.
- Align SDLC documentation with agile methodologies and AbbVie policies.
Qualifications
- Bachelors degree, with a concentration in Information Technology, Business, or related fieldfrom a four-year college or university. MBA preferred.
- Professional certifications such as CISA, CISSP, CIA, or CPA are desired.
- 12+ yearsof experience in IT audit, risk management, or compliance and 5+ years of people leadership experience.
- Previous management or leadership experience in IT Audit or similar risk functions.
- Strong understanding of IT systems, cybersecurity, and data management.
- Familiarity with audit frameworks and standards like COBIT, ISO 27001, and NIST.
- Excellent analytical, communication, people leadership, and strategic planning skills.
Additional Information
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The compensation range described below is the range of possible base pay compensation that the Companybelieves ingood faith it will pay for this role at the timeof this posting based on the job grade for this position.Individualcompensation paid within this range will depend on many factors including geographic location, andwemay ultimatelypay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in thefuture.
We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick),medical/dental/visioninsurance and 401(k) to eligibleemployees.
This job is eligible to participate in our short-term incentiveprograms.
This job is eligible to participate in our long-term incentiveprograms
Note: No amount of payis considered to bewages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, anddeterminable.The amount and availability of any bonus,commission, incentive, benefits, or any other form ofcompensation and benefitsthat are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole andabsolutediscretion unless and until paid andmay be modified at the Companys sole and absolute discretion, consistent withapplicable law.
AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives, serving our community and embracing diversity and inclusion. It is AbbVies policy to employ qualified persons of the greatest ability without discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy), physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, status as a protected veteran, or any other legally protected group status.
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