Associate Director, Global Internal Audit & Assurance – IT Audit [T500-**]

BMS Hyderabad is an integrated global hub where our work is focused on helping patients prevail over serious diseases by building sustainable and innovative solutions. This important science, technology, and innovation center will support a range of technology and drug development activities that will help us usher in the next wave of innovation.

Position Summary

The Associate Director – IT Audit in GIA will work in a team environment to manage and lead dynamic risk-based IT, integrated / operational audits and identify value-added recommendations to strength Company processes and controls. Audits will include U.S.-based operations, international Company subsidiaries, strategic initiatives, critical business processes, and key third-party outsourcing arrangements. Additionally, the Associate Director will play a key role in expanding the GIA team in BMS India through talent management. Other responsibilities also include maintaining key stakeholder relationship with BMS India and driving special projects and continuous improvement initiatives to help advance the GIA IT Audit function.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a team of internal and co-sourced resources through IT, integrated and operational audits across Company divisions and functions to evaluate the adequacy of internal controls and deliver audit reports that are value-add. Ensure all engagements are completed in line with BMS and IIA standards.
• Coach and train team members during the execution of the audits and assessment and perform all HR related company processes including performance management, team mentoring and development planning. Foster an inclusive and feedback-rich environment.
• Participate in department recruiting efforts to identify, recruit and onboard talent.
• Monitor and cascade emerging risks and changes in Company policies and procedures, auditing standards and industry practices/regulations to the business key stakeholders and audit team.
• Assist in the development of risk-based audit plan content and related goals for the department.
• Develop strong networks with key stakeholders to identify audit plan input, identify and cascade to relevant people, process and system changes to GIA, and act as a resource to them on control/process issues.
• Manage and lead departmental process improvement initiatives to drive audit strategy and streamline GIA processes. This includes developing IT Audit Frameworks and work programs, IT Audit / Integrated Audit Strategy, and leveraging technology and collaboration tools to drive efficiencies.

Qualifications & Experience

• A BS/BA degree in Information Science, Computer Science, Data Sciences, Accounting, Finance, or other business discipline. MBA or other advanced degree preferred.
• Professional certification (e.g., CISA, CIA)
• A minimum of 8-10 years of prior public accounting, IT Audit, IT, risk management or operational experience, with at least 5 years in a leadership role
• Experience in managing 2 – 4 direct reports
• Strong knowledge of various technologies, frameworks and standards (e.g., NIST, GTAG, COBIT, ISO 27001), IT General Controls, System Development Life Cycle, IT Operations, and IIA standards
• Experience in auditing system implementation/ERP, cybersecurity, data privacy, digital transformation, cloud computing and other emerging technologies
• Strong verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Data analytics experience (specifically with visualization tools such as Tableau)
• Analytical and computer skills, including proficiency with Excel/Word/PowerPoint/MS Teams/OneNote
• Ability to travel globally – up to 20% for Hyderabad, India based resources/approximately, including international travel for up to three weeks at a time
• Personal Characteristics
• Quick Learner: Able to identify risk and quickly develop an understanding of complex processes. Works effectively in ambiguous situations and adapts quickly in a rapidly changing environment.
• Action-Oriented: Pursues tasks with a sense of urgency. Shows accountability by taking ownership of assigned responsibilities and completing them on time, with the highest quality.
• Critical Thinking: Gathers relevant information and critically evaluates it to define next steps and propose a solution.
• Effective Communicator: Displays excellent ability to communicate across various levels of management, including with executives, to explain identified issues and related corrective actions.
• Project Management: Demonstrates speed and innovation to get things done; can simplify complex processes; knows of and can leverage resources to drive tasks/projects forward across functions and within the function.
• Team Player: Works well in a team environment, fostering inclusion and building effective relationships with both team members and customers.
• Development-Oriented: Committed to and actively works toward continuous improvement, including self-development.
• Integrity: Exhibits passion for the work that they do and demonstrates the ethical behavior expected of an internal audit function.

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