Executive Director, Compliance Operations
Our client is Publicly-Traded Commercial-Stage Biopharma Company that is seeking a senior leader to drive the strategic evolution and execution of a comprehensive Compliance Program, with a focus on policies, training, operations, and strategic initiatives across the Legal and Compliance function. This role will collaborate closely with senior leadership across Compliance, Legal, Commercial, Medical Affairs, Market Access, and IT to foster a culture of integrity, transparency, and ethical decision-making.
The company is poised for considerable growth as the Company has launched a first-in-class therapy in the rare disease space.
Key Responsibilities:
- Maintain and enhance compliance infrastructure that supports a company-wide culture of accountability.
- Oversee governance of compliance policies and procedures, ensuring alignment and accessibility across the organization.
- Design and deliver engaging, risk-based compliance training programs tailored to diverse functional audiences.
- Conduct annual compliance risk assessments, analyze results, and identify areas for improvement.
- Provide guidance to integrate compliance controls into business practices.
- Lead continuous improvement initiatives, including documentation and tracking of compliance activities.
- Stay current on laws, regulations, and industry standards impacting compliance programs, including privacy, marketing, and pricing regulations.
- Manage high-impact compliance projects and cross-functional working groups as assigned by senior leadership.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree (JD, MBA, or Master's) strongly preferred.
- 15+ years of progressive experience in compliance, legal, or related functions within the pharmaceutical or biotech industry required.
- Proven success in developing policy governance frameworks and compliance training programs.
- Strong strategic leadership, organizational awareness, and decision-making skills.
- Excellent interpersonal, writing, and presentation abilities.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth environment while maintaining focus on ethics and collaboration.
- Deep knowledge of laws, regulations, and industry guidance relevant to healthcare compliance.
- Strong problem-solving and risk analysis capabilities.
- Ability to prioritize effectively and manage multiple complex, confidential tasks.
Work Arrangement:
This position requires in-office presence three days per week.
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