IT Compliance Specialist

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Job Title

IT Compliance Specialist

Reports to

Executive Director, Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC)

Department

IT

Hours

Normal business hours

Location

UK – London or Stevenage

About Autolus

Autolus is a biopharmaceutical company, advancing innovative therapies at both clinical and commercial stages of development, focused on next-generation, programmed T cell therapies for the treatment of cancer. Using a broad suite of proprietary and modular T cell programming technologies, the company is engineering precisely targeted, controlled, and highly active T cell therapies designed to better recognize cancer cells, break down their defence mechanisms, and eliminate these cells. Autolus has a pipeline of product candidates in development for the treatment of haematological malignancies, solid tumours, and autoimmune diseases.

Why Autolus

Our team is passionate in the pursuit of excellence and in pushing the boundaries of cancer therapy and autoimmune diseases to deliver life-changing treatments to patients. Whilst working at Autolus you will enjoy a flexible, diverse, and dynamic working environment which actively promotes creativity, leadership and teamwork. In addition to this Autolus is proud to offer a competitive salary, performance related bonus as well as private medical insurance, life assurance, and pension.

Our Promise

Autolus is developing complex, breakthrough therapies for a globally diverse market and equally recognises that diversity amongst our people is critical to our mission. As we draw on our differences, what we’ve experienced, and how we work, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Role Summary

The IT Compliance Specialist works in the IT department to ensure that the activities of the company are in compliance with local/national laws, ethical standards and regulatory policies. As part of the compliance job role, the professional is involved with developing policies and implementing them in a timely manner. This role requires a person that is well-versed in legal, regulatory, and corporate governance and has high ethical standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain policies and procedures to ensure compliance with relevant regulations, standards, and frameworks such as MHRA, EMA, FDA, GDPR, HIPAA, ISO 27001, and Sarbanes-Oxley.
• Maintain comprehensive documentation of IT activites, including policies, procedures, audit reports, and remediation efforts.
• Identify compliance issues that require follow-up or investigation.
• Assisting in the development of corrective action plans for resolution of problematic issues.
• Conduct internal and external IT audits, document findings, and facilitate remediation efforts.
• Stay updated on IT trends and regulations to ensure that the organization is always compliant.

Demonstrated skills and competencies

E – Essential  P – Preferred

Experience

• E: Able to complete projects in a timely manner.
• E: Breadth of compliance ad computer systems validation fields.

Qualifications

• E: Bachelor's degree in information systems, computer science, compliance, or equivalent years of relevant professional IT work experience.
• E: Demonstrate knowledge of compliance.
• P: Ability to have flexibility to work outside normal business hours in support of compliance high priority needs.
• E: Strong analytical, problem-solving, customer service and communication skills.
• E: The ability to handle stressful situations.
• E: Ability to work independently and in a team.

Autolus Core Competencies

Focus on Results: Works to meet business goals set by management and leaders

Builds Trust and Relationships: Ensures trust with internal and external partners by delivering on commitments

Resilience: Has the capacity to recover quickly from difficulties; toughness

Communicates and Collaborates: Builds partnerships and works collaboratively with others to meet objectives

Autolus is committed to the protection of the personal information that we collect & process and we are fully compliant with General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR)

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