VP, Chief Audit Officer - REMOTE

VP, Chief Audit Officer

At Prime Therapeutics (Prime), we are a different kind of PBM, with a purpose beyond profits and a unique ability to connect care for those we serve. Looking for a purpose-driven career? Come build the future of pharmacy with us. The Vice President Chief Audit Officer is responsible for developing and leading the overall internal audit function for the organization and for planning and conducting compliance, financial and operational audits to evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls and organizational risk. This role has primary leadership responsibility for maintaining and strengthening a world-class internal control environment, in addition to providing recommendations to Prime's Executive Leadership Team, external auditors and the Compliance and Audit Committee of the Board. The role also owns and directs the Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) program, integrating risk insights across functions and fostering a proactive risk culture. The role drives ERM's strategic direction, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and responsiveness to emerging risks and regulatory expectations.

Responsibilities include setting the vision and strategy for Internal Audit in alignment with Prime's mission, vision and strategic priorities; developing and executing a comprehensive, risk-based financial, operational / compliance and IT systems audit plan and ensuring management completes agreed upon action plans to minimize future risk. Oversee risk assessment, audit planning, and execution of a comprehensive, risk-based audit plan across financial, operational, compliance, and IT domains, ensuring timely completion of corrective actions to mitigate future risks. Oversee the strategic direction and integration of ERM across the organization by guiding the development of frameworks, methodologies, and initiatives that enhance risk identification, assessment, and mitigation in alignment with Prime's overall risk objectives. Foster a culture of proactive risk management across the organization, leveraging emerging technologies and data analytics to enhance risk practices. Oversee execution of continuous risk assessments to identify key risks for the organization and work with executive leadership on development and communication of risk response plans including detailed compliance and fraud risk assessments; aggregate deficiencies and determine areas where the Company should focus to enhance procedures. Effectively communicate audit reports, internal control deficiencies and recommendations for addressing / minimizing risk to Prime's Executive Leadership Team, the Finance, Compliance and Audit Committee of the Board, and other key individuals within the organization. Develop and foster a culture of continuous improvement, working with team to enhance existing capabilities, improve processes and drive accountability through effective coaching and guidance. Develop and execute a comprehensive SSAE SOC1 audit plan. Other duties as assigned.

Minimum qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business, Finance or related area of study; Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Public Accountant (CPA), or Certified Information System Auditor (CISA); 15 years' work experience in business or finance including 8 years PBM or healthcare experience; 10 years of leadership / people management experience; Must be eligible to work in the United States without the need for work visa or residency sponsorship.

Additional qualifications include demonstrated ability to deliver value-added assessments and sound advice, good news and bad, in a relevant, concise and clear manner tuned to audience and with a high level of credibility with executive leadership and the Board; Broad strategic thinker with the ability to understand the big picture, business issues as well as the financials, and contribute insights that are outside the limited scope of compliance; Ability to build and develop a highly talented organization in a growth oriented, dynamic environment.

Preferred qualifications include 3 years of PBM experience; MBA or advanced degree in Finance; Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Treasury Professional (CTP) or Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA).