Associate Director, Corporate Compliance – Operations

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in North Carolina.

📋 Description

• Oversee the design and enhancement of compliance systems, workflows, and governance frameworks that underpin essential operational processes such as HCP engagement, external funding, and fair market value.

• Provide guidance on data governance across compliance-related systems and datasets by establishing quality benchmarks, definitions, documentation, and control expectations.

• Assume a leadership position in developing and sustaining a third-party risk management program aimed at addressing healthcare compliance risks.

• Collaborate across various functions and levels within the organization to influence decision-making, align priorities, and advance initiatives.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in business, finance, life sciences, healthcare, information systems, or a related field with over 12 years of pertinent experience in the life sciences sector (pharmaceutical, medical device, or biotech) or a Master’s Degree with at least 10 years of relevant experience in the same field.

• More than 7 years of experience in leading governance of compliance systems and processes, defining requirements, testing/UAT, implementing changes, and driving continuous improvements while making decisions and recommendations regarding organizational practices, policies, and systems.

• At least 7 years of experience in data governance and operational reporting/analytics (e.g., dashboards, KPIs, data quality).

• Ability to establish and maintain professional relationships with internal stakeholders.

• Proven experience in leading complex initiatives with significant risk and challenges, utilizing strong cross-functional relationships and influencing skills.

• Capability to juggle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment while showing flexibility, a commitment to teamwork, and a willingness to adapt tasks to meet the Company’s needs.

• Proficient in partnering cross-functionally with IT, Finance, Legal, and business stakeholders to foster adoption and timely delivery of system/process enhancements, including effective communication with senior/executive leaders as a subject matter expert.

• Strong project/program management skills, including managing scope, timelines, risks/issues, and cross-functional stakeholder engagement.

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities with meticulous attention to detail and accuracy; capability to clarify complex data/process issues into actionable insights and recommendations.

• Exceptional presentation and communication skills (both written and verbal), including the ability to create executive-ready materials and facilitate working sessions.

• Handles sensitive and confidential matters with discretion and sound judgment.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and familiar with analytics and work management tools (e.g., Power BI, Smartsheet, Microsoft Project).

• Proven knowledge of regulatory/compliance requirements relevant to corporate compliance (e.g., Anti-Kickback Statute, False Claims Act, Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, and state price transparency laws and regulations).

• Demonstrated ability to design and govern compliance systems and system-enabled processes, including defining controls, translating requirements into system/process settings, and ensuring sustainable operating procedures.

• Strong grasp of data governance concepts with the ability to establish data quality standards, definitions, and reporting requirements to support reliable analytics and decision-making.

• Agility in learning: ability to quickly absorb new subject areas and support emerging priorities as needed.

• Produces high-quality work with minimal oversight from a manager.

• Willingness to travel up to 20%.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage.

• Employee wellness resources.

• Savings plans (401k and ESPP).

• Paid time off and paid parental leave benefits.

• Disability benefits.