[Remote] Director of Audit - Synergie (Remote)

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Blue Cross Blue Shield Association is seeking a Director of Audit to oversee the client and pharmaceutical rebate audit function. This role involves leading audit programs, ensuring compliance, and collaborating with executive leadership to promote a strong internal control culture.


Responsibilities

  • Lead and oversee pharma and client audits for Synergie
  • Support SOC audit evidence gathering for annual audit
  • Ensure audit work adheres to contractual standards and organizational policies
  • Evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of internal controls, processes, and risk management frameworks
  • Coordinate with external auditors and participants to ensure alignment and minimize redundancy
  • Communicate with participants during pharma rebate audits and obtain evidence requested
  • Collaborate with Finance, Legal, and IT to strengthen controls around invoicing
  • Monitor corrective action plans, ensuring timely resolution of audit findings
  • Advise on new business processes, system implementations, and policy changes from a risk perspective
  • Assist in development and manage invoicing and audit policies and procedure
  • Develop and execute the annual risk-based audit plan aligned with organizational strategy and regulatory requirements
  • Provide strategic direction and thought leadership for audit, risk management, and internal control programs
  • Partner with internal leaders to identify and mitigate emerging risks within invoicing and data governance of invoicing information
  • Present findings, insights, and progress updates to Invoicing & Audit management

Skills

  • Bachelor's degree in business, healthcare, or other related field
  • 8+ years of work experience in a health care auditing role, with expertise in health plans, health systems, pharmacy, and managed care or specialty pharmacy
  • At least 3 years of experience in medical and/or pharmacy drug management at a health plan or PBM
  • Strong experience managing external audit vendors during audits
  • Strong understanding of audit practices
  • Experience designing and executing audit programs
  • Strong data management and analytics skills with the ability to manage large data effectively
  • Strong knowledge of medical and pharmacy rebates, value-based contracts, and invoicing processes
  • Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams, drive results in a fast-paced environment, and manage client support while ensuring alignment with Synergie's objectives
  • Ability to develop relationships and influence with internal and external stakeholders
  • Excellent leadership, communication and critical thinking skills and ability to anticipate issues and develop solutions
  • Must be eligible to work in the United States without need for work visa or residency sponsorship
  • Master's degree

Benefits

  • Annual bonus incentive pay
  • Paid time off
  • 11 holidays
  • Medical/dental/vision insurance
  • Generous 401(k) matching
  • Lifestyle spending account
  • Many other benefits

Company Overview

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield Association is a national federation of 36 independent operated Blue Cross and Blue Shield companies. It was founded in 1929, and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is

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