Associate Director, Global Compliance Investigations

Responsibilities

• Supporting the Head of Global Compliance Investigations-APAC and the GCI team with investigations at any of our global locations.
• Project and case management in a very fast-paced environment.
• Identifying, assembling, and analysing relevant data and documents as well as helping our GCI team with the development and execution of their investigations.
• Preparing documentation and leading subject / witness interviews.
• Carrying out preliminary and background interviews as part of the fact-finding process.
• Liaising with external vendors (for translation/interpretation services) and with internal service providers (for digital e-discovery/collection/review activities to inform our investigations)，assisting with investigation closure, including the preparation of well-written English case reports.
• Providing forensic analysis of case materials - everything from expense reports to contractual arrangements.
• Making preliminary assessments of new cases to confirm that they fall within GCI’s remit.
• Effectively communicating the nature, status and outcomes of relevant investigations to senior stakeholders in Global Ethics & Compliance, Legal, HR and / or line management while maintaining independence and integrity.
• Assist in the review and root-cause analysis of substantiated violations and the development of corrective actions as well as recommendations to prevent future violations.
• Supporting GCI in assessing the team’s operational effectiveness, producing metrics and highlighting how GCI adds value across the entire business.

Essential Criteria

• Someone who can make their mark from the outset, possesses a natural curiosity, and has a proactive approach.  
• Experience in an in-house / internal / corporate investigations function or at a major audit / accounting firm / international law firm performing investigative work on behalf of clients.
• Formal internal investigation, litigation, and project management experience.
• Experience carrying out or supporting objective corporate investigations, including fact-finding and assessments of allegations and potential risk. 
• An aptitude for using a range of systems, tools and technologies, especially when it comes to working with big data. 
• A commitment to handling highly sensitive and confidential material with the utmost discretion. 
• Good judgement, excellent communication and team working skills, flexibility and a creative approach to problem solving – always looking for new ways to improve our processes and reduce the likelihood of further issues. 
• The ability to manage multiple priorities and stakeholders, including day to day workload. 
• Extremely organized and able to manage case-related documentation and to ensure that our case management systems are always up to date. 
• A sound understanding of general anti-bribery and anti-corruption risks, basic employment law principles, fraud detection and investigation techniques. 
• Able to demonstrate alignment to AstraZeneca’s values.

Language Ability  

• Proficient writing and verbal communication skills in both English and Mandarin

AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry-leading skills. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics. We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorisation and employment eligibility verification requirements.