Director, IT Audit, Automation and Analytics

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 www.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie on X, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn and Tik Tok.

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 AbbVie’s 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.

• Bachelor’s degree, with a concentration in Information Technology, Business, or related field from a four-year college or university.  MBA preferred.
• Professional certifications such as CISA, CISSP, CIA, or CPA are desired.
• 12+ years of 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.

Applicable only to applicants applying to a position in any location with pay disclosure requirements under state or local law: ​

• The compensation range described below is the range of possible base pay compensation that the Company believes in good faith it will pay for this role at the time of this posting based on the job grade for this position. Individual compensation paid within this range will depend on many factors including geographic location, and we may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future.​

• We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick), medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.​

• This job is eligible to participate in our short-term incentive programs. ​

• This job is eligible to participate in our long-term incentive programs​

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Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, incentive, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole and absolute discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole and absolute discretion, consistent with applicable law. ​

AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives and serving our community.  Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled. 

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