[Hiring] Senior Compliance Officer, Global R&D and Tech Ops @Jazz Pharmaceuticals

Role Description

Reporting to the Chief Ethics and Compliance Officer, the Senior Compliance Officer, Global R&D and Tech Ops is a senior member of the Ethics, Compliance, and Privacy department who will play a critical role in advancing the company’s strategy and commitment to compliance and ethics by reliably and proactively identifying, mitigating, and managing compliance and privacy related risks within those departments.

• Serves as strategic business partner and risk advisor to R&D and Tech Ops departments across all of the various countries and therapeutic areas in which those departments operate.
• Provides compliance advice and support to the R&D and Tech Ops, including identifying, mitigating and managing fraud and abuse and kickback risks associated with clinical trial and other development activities.
• Serves as the subject matter expert and coordinates and collaborates with the Senior Compliance Officer, Global Policies, Education, and Investigations to develop global compliance and ethics policies and associated training and education materials.
• Regularly conducts compliance training.
• Serves as the subject matter expert and coordinates and collaborates with the Senior Compliance Officer, Monitoring, Auditing, and Third-Party Risk Management to inform the design and implementation of an effective monitoring and audit program.
• Serves as a key member of the Ethics, Compliance, and Privacy lead team, coordinating with other lead team members to advance the department’s goals and objectives.
• Stays informed on new laws, regulations, and industry trends affecting the company.
• Coordinates and collaborates with members of the Legal department supporting the R&D and Tech Ops departments.
• Willingly assists Ethics, Compliance, and Privacy department colleagues with projects and activities outside of primary areas of responsibility.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of relevant compliance experience, supporting pharmaceutical or bio-tech companies.
• At least 2 years of experience supporting the R&D organization of a global pharmaceutical company.
• Solid judgment and business acumen with an understanding of R&D and Tech Ops strategies.
• Solid understanding of laws and regulations governing the pharmaceutical or healthcare industry.
• Experience working in a business environment across multiple functions and geographies.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
• Able to work accurately with an appropriate sense of urgency.
• Strong interpersonal skills, including diplomacy, flexibility, and collaboration.
• Travel required.

Requirements

• Ability to assess compliance risks and mitigation strategies.
• Experience in supporting global pharmaceutical company operations.
• High level of responsiveness with a strong customer service orientation.
• Enthusiastic, self-motivated, and efficient.
• Able to handle a heavy workload and proactively identify business needs.
• Ability to interface effectively throughout all levels of the organization.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401k retirement savings plan.
• Flexible paid vacation.
• Discretionary annual cash bonus or incentive compensation.
• Discretionary equity grants.