Job description Posted 05 August 2024

GRC Specialist

Remote Working

£525p/d via Umbrella

6 Months

Basic qualifications:

• 3+ years experience in Risk Management, Quality Assurance and/or Compliance, preferably in a pharmaceutical environment.

• Experience of analysing situations to identify issues and facilitate the generation of solutions.

• Proven experience working and influencing across functions and geographic regions.

• Strong and clear communication skills – verbal and written.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Technology, Quality or Risk Management related subject.

Preferred qualifications:

• Certifications in CISA, CISM, CISSP or comparable.

• Experience with GXP, SOX and Data Privacy Regulations.

Job Purpose:

Working within the Governance, Risk and Compliance function the role will:

• Support Tech to deliver and maintain compliant products and business value in accordance with the IT Management System (ITMS).

• Support Tech to manage risks and issues.

• Support GRC Managers and Directors in delivery of other governance and compliance related activities.

Key Responsibilities:

The Specialist GRC has the following responsibilities:

• Supports Tech to fulfil the requirements of the IT Management System (ITMS) and mitigate compliance (GxP, Sarbanes-Oxley, Privacy) and Information Security risks. Applies critical thinking to right size the governance approach based on risk.

• Participates in the development, deployment and maintenance of multiple Tech products. Facilitates the delivery of compliant solutions providing business value on time and on budget.

• Contributes to; and reviews and approves system deliverables following a risk based approach.

• Facilitates the identification, recording and mitigation of Tech owned risks and non-conformances. Approves non-conformances and exceptions within their area of responsibility. Generates and publishes associated reports to stakeholders.

• Works with aligned Tech Product / Service owners to focus management monitoring activities on areas of highest risk.

• Supports Tech in internal and external audits including liaising with Subject Matter Experts to respond to audit queries.

• Contributes to evolving the IT Management System by reporting pain points and suggesting areas for improvement.