Senior Manager, IT Quality and Compliance

Reporting to the Director, Global IT Quality and Compliance (IT Q&C), the Sr. Manager, IT Quality and Compliance is a member of the Global IT Quality and Compliance leadership team and responsible for assisting the Director in the execution, operational management, and performance of one or more of the disciplines of the IT global controls framework, program management, IT risk assessment, IT audit management and M&A support. The Sr Manager is the interface of Fortrea IT to our clients, customers, study sponsors and Inspectors. As in the interface, you will also work with the various IT groups to obtain answers to audit queries and to ensure proper follow-up and on-time completion to IT Quality events. Lead internal business and IT partners (manage IT involvement) in audits (client, regulatory, and QA). Coordinate, review and complete contract reviews, client questionnaires, requirements for proposals, and other compliance initiatives as they impact IT. Point of contact for IT audit support resources and ensure appropriate IT audit support Tracking, planning and reporting of audit support metrics to ensure appropriate resourcing Lead in the management and execution of one or more components of the overall IT Quality Represent IT Quality on global IT projects and committees serving as subject matter expert and/or provide oversight to guide business units on how to comply with statutory and Development and maintain formal documentation including policies, standards, and procedures, consistent with corporate, legal and regulatory requirements as well as industry Represent in key IT Governance teams representing IT quality interests (i.e. system validation, infrastructure controls, risk management, policy compliance, etc.) Triage of Audit Quality Events (QE) to ensure appropriate IT Ownership Monitoring IT QEs and CAPAs, provide guidance and work with owners to ensure Recommend proper controls for the Company's computer systems to ensure the reliability of applications and infrastructure, as well as the integrity of data and safety of subjects. Partner with Corporate, QA, and IT Client Engagement and SLC functions to assess and leverage supplier information for validation activities. Educate and trains IT staff, business associates, and IT Project Leads as to the IT Quality Compliance and validation methodology, and their respective responsibilities. Create training materials and provide training opportunities for IT Quality and Compliance and computer system validation issues across business units. 8 experience working with in an audit/compliance function, 5 of which focused on ~ IT and/or Data Management. Strong knowledge of the audit process (i.e. preparation, performance, reporting, follow-up and closure) and audit program management Prior experience in heavily regulated environments such as financial (SOX) or pharmaceutical (GxP) industries Knowledgeable of regulatory compliance requirements in pharmaceutical and drug development industries in USA, EU and APAC Familiar with various validation methodologies (SDLC) and their implementation in an IT organisation