Why Patients Need You
Your in-depth knowledge and audit skills will keep our products in production and our innovators innovating. Whether you are part of establishing, coordinating, researching, or administering audit operations, your role is critical to getting our medicines in the hands of the people who need them most, faster, and more efficiently than ever before.
What You Will Achieve
Conduct independent evaluations of Pfizer's complex Information Systems and compliance control processes worldwide to ensure Pfizer's risks are properly managed.Develop audit plan and testing strategies to complex IT processes and controls, including automated controls.Receives instruction from manager and director primarily on unusual or complex problems.Present the results of audits to senior site and division management, including practical recommendations to address identified risks, requiring strong negotiation and influence skills.Support contractor and/or more junior team members in testing IT controls and perform initial workpaper review as needed.Prepare formal written reports setting forth recommendations for local, division and corporate management to strengthen and improve operations, as well as identify cost or efficiency savings.Actively participate on departmental and/or cross-functional teams addressing internal and external issues that support the department's operations and strategy. This may include updating our audit approach for ensuring compliance with the FCPA, Healthcare Compliance and Sarbanes-Oxley rules and regulations.Ensures the appropriate prioritization of work to executive an effective work plan for audit/project work.Keep Audit Manager regularly apprised of status and issues.
ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES
Conduct independent evaluations of Pfizer's complex Information Systems and compliance control processes worldwide to ensure Pfizer's risks are properly managed.Work independently.Develop audit plan and testing strategies to complex IT processes and controls, including automated controls. Receives instruction from manager and director primarily on unusual or complex problems.Present the results of audits to senior site and division management, including practical recommendations to address identified risks, requiring strong negotiation and influence skills.Support contractor and/or more junior team members in testing IT controls and perform initial workpaper review as needed.Prepare formal written reports setting forth recommendations for local, division and corporate management to strengthen and improve operations, as well as identify cost or efficiency savings.Actively participate on departmental and/or cross-functional teams addressing internal and external issues that support the department's operations and strategy. This may include updating our audit approach for ensuring compliance with the FCPA, Healthcare Compliance and Sarbanes-Oxley rules and regulations.Ensures the appropriate prioritization of work in order to executive an effective work plan for audit/project work.Keeps Audit Manager regularly apprised of status and issues.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education: MA/MS/MBA preferredDiscipline(s): Information Systems Auditing required; SAP Experience preferred.Certification(s): Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Internal Auditor(CIA) or Chartered Accountant (CA) preferredOther Training: Foreign language skills preferred.Minimum range of years experience: 5-7 yearsType of industry/organizations: Public accounting and/or internal auditing required; multi-national pharmaceutical experience a plus; international experience a plus; large corporation experience preferred but not required.
Candidates should have solid technical skills in one or, preferably, several technical areas below:
GxP regulations, guidelines, and industry standards as they apply to computer systems used within the Life Sciences and Pharmaceutical industry, including FDA regulations 21 CFR Part 11 electronic records/electronic signatures and EU Annex 11.Review and evaluate IT and Process controls in compliance with the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.Strong knowledge in SAP, SAP Security and best practices solutions for SAP upgrades and implementations. SAP security knowledge should include but is not limited to SAP Authorization Concepts, Roles, Users Administration, SOD conflict resolution, SAP Access Controls, & SAP GRC Suite.Knowledge of Quality Assurance and Quality Management principles, including an understanding of computer system validation practices as they apply to the Life Sciences and Pharmaceutical industry.Information Systems Audit and Control Association (ISACA) IT Standards, Guidelines and Procedures for Auditing and Control and Code of Professional Ethics.Control Objective for IT (COBIT) standards or equivalent.IT security and control practices for relevant platforms and systems such as Mainframe, AS/400, Distributed (Unix, Windows) environments, Web-based technology, and LAN/WANs.
Candidates should also have solid audit skills in all areas below:
Planning and project management while meeting multiple deadlines.Developing audit test strategies for complex IT solutions.Collecting and analyzing complex data, evaluating information, and drawing logical conclusions.Conducting reviews of all products of audit work performed by staff (work papers, testing and sampling plans, status reports, draft issues, etc.).Effective verbal and written communications, including active listening and presenting findings and recommendations in a clear and concise manner, and resolving issues that may arise in a professional manner.Establishing and maintaining good working relationships with co-workers, staff, and external contacts, and working effectively in a professional team environment in a matrixed organization.Performing timely and constructive staff reviews
Other Job Details:
Last day to apply: October 4, 2023Work Location Assignment: Must be able to work from Pfizer assigned office 2-3 days per week, or as needed by the business.Additional Location Information: New York City, NY
The annual base salary for this position ranges from $90,800.00 to $151,300.00. In addition, this position offers an annual bonus with a target of 12.5% of the base salary and eligibility to participate in our share based long term incentive program. Benefits offered include a retirement savings plan, paid vacation, holiday and personal days, paid caregiver/parental and medical leave, and health benefits to include medical, prescription drug, dental and vision coverage in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans. Pfizer compensation structures and benefit packages are aligned locally, the US Salary range provided does not apply to the Tampa, FL or any EXUS locations.
Relocation assistance may be available based on business needs and/or eligibility.
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EEO & Employment Eligibility
Pfizer is committed to equal opportunity in the terms and conditions of employment for all employees and job applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, gender identity or gender expression, national origin, disability or veteran status. Pfizer also complies with all applicable national, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration and Nationality Act and IRCA. Pfizer is an E-Verify employer.
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