Job Description

THE OPPORTUNITY

• Act as a hands-on compliance partner to assigned business units, ensuring adherence to the company's compliance standards and governance locally.
• Execute, monitor, and document key compliance activities with a focus on operational excellence, accuracy, and efficiency.
• Proactively identify and address compliance risks and process gaps to maintain high standards.
• Facilitate compliance training, communications, and issue resolution with cross-functional teams.
• Analyze and report compliance data to support risk mitigation and continuous improvement.
• Maintain local compliance documentation to ensure readiness for regulatory inspections.
• Support workflow simplification and continuous improvement by identifying opportunities and collaborating across teams to enhance operational efficiency without compromising compliance.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

Training and Communication

• Support the delivery of compliance training programs, including refresher sessions and SOP updates, within assigned business units.
• Assist in coordinating compliance training logistics, tracking attendance, and ensuring effective rollout and completion of training activities.
• Provide first-line compliance guidance and consultation to business stakeholders to reinforce training messages and address routine policy and procedure inquiries.
• Support the cascading of compliance messages and awareness campaigns to promote a strong compliance culture locally.

Implementation of Key Processes and Systems

• Monitor and ensure compliance with speaker meeting processes and third-party/HCP payments per company policies.
• Maintain and update local SOPs aligned with global standards and regulations.
• Manage local compliance systems and tools (e.g., E-Contracting, FMV Tool, PCS tracking) to ensure accurate and timely use.
• Identify and communicate workflow simplification opportunities, collaborating with ABPM, BPOL, and support functions to implement improvements.
• Integrate incremental enhancements into daily compliance operations to boost efficiency and reduce complexity.

Tracking, Monitoring, and Reporting

• Conduct regular process checks, audits, and data accuracy reviews to identify gaps and ensure compliance integrity.
• Support the preparation and documentation of reports for the Country Compliance Committee (CCC) and other governance forums.
• Track compliance metrics and follow up on corrective actions to drive continuous improvement.

Business Support and Operational Excellence

• Review and monitor compliance aspects of sponsorships, events, promotional materials, and other business activities to ensure adherence to company policies and regulatory requirements.
• Provide compliance guidance and support to business teams involved in these activities, facilitating timely approvals and risk mitigation.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to facilitate smooth execution of compliance processes and timely resolution of issues.
• Proactively identify operational risks and recommend improvements to enhance compliance effectiveness and efficiency.
• Support and contribute to workflow simplification efforts as part of operational excellence, ensuring compliance processes are user-friendly, efficient, and aligned with business needs.

WHAT YOU MUST HAVE

Qualification

• Bachelor degree from Business Administration, Life Sciences, Pharmacy, or related field, MBA degree is a plus

Experience

• 1-3 years of relevant experience in the pharmaceutical industry.
• Proven experience in compliance, audit, risk management, or business process improvement.
• Demonstrated success working in and supporting cross-functional teams.
• Experience in compliance governance, policy development, or training is preferred.

Leadership, Professional and Functional Competencies

• Build Talent & Teams
• Courage, Candor and Decision Making
• Foster Collaboration
• Focus on Customers and Patients
• Drive Results
• Demonstrate Ethics and Integrity

Other Personal Attributes

• Knowledge of and passion for ethical conduct and compliance.
• Assertiveness, persuasiveness, and courage to speak up.
• Collaborative mindset and ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Attention to detail and ability to work under pressure.
• Excellent oral and written English communication skills.

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Employee Status:

Regular

Relocation:

VISA Sponsorship:

Travel Requirements:

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Hybrid

Shift:

Valid Driving License:

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Required Skills:

Compliance Analytics, Compliance Monitoring, Compliance Program Development, Compliance Reporting, Compliance Tools, Compliance Training, Employee Training, Financial Compliance, Policy Implementation, Professional Integrity, Project Risk Assessments, Regulatory Communications, Regulatory Compliance Audits, Regulatory Strategy Development, Technical Documentation Management

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Job Posting End Date:

08/21/2025

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