Associate Director Compliance Business Partner Pain Field Force Central (Remote/Hybrid)

Role Summary

Associate Director, Compliance Business Partner for the US Pain Field Force Central Region. Based in the US, this hybrid/remote role provides compliance oversight, strategic guidance, and risk mitigation to the Pain Field Force, partnering with OBIE, Legal, HR, Internal Audit, and cross-functional teams to implement Vertex’s Global Compliance program. The role supports new product planning and launches, conducts field activities, and drives a culture of ethics and integrity across the organization.

Responsibilities

• Based in the US as a hybrid or remote role, advise the US Pain Field Force Central Region on initiatives that advance the company’s strategy while identifying and mitigating risk and protecting the company’s integrity and reputation.
• Provide timely, practical, and effective oversight, guidance, and direction for business colleagues and identify areas where Compliance input and attention are required.
• Serve as the Compliance representative on cross-functional teams, providing strategic and tactical guidance and advice on projects and initiatives to drive fact- and risk-based decision making.
• Conduct field rides with sales representatives and field leadership to ensure compliant tactical execution and provide coaching and training as necessary.
• Collaborate with the OBIE Training and Communications team on substantive trainings and regular communications on Compliance policies, procedures, and areas of risk.
• Maintain a high level of knowledge of current and emerging laws, regulations, codes, and recent enforcement actions across the US and inform and educate business colleagues with tailored communications and trainings.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships and collaborate frequently with Legal, Human Resources, Internal Audit, and colleagues in other functional areas both in and outside of the US.
• Help to establish standards and implement procedures to ensure the Compliance program is effective and efficient.
• Support continuous improvement of the Global Compliance program.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years Compliance business partnering experience providing advice in the biotechnology/pharmaceutical industry, including both in-house at a global biotechnology or pharmaceutical company or a combination of external and in-house experience.
• Advanced knowledge of statutes, regulations, and guidance documents applicable to Field Force activities, including the Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, FDA regulations and guidance, federal and state anti-kickback statutes, OIG guidance documents and advisory opinions, the False Claims Act, and the PhRMA Code and extensive experience providing counsel on these topics.
• Demonstrated commitment to Compliance, ethics, and accountability.
• Outstanding ability to effectively communicate sound advice coupled with a strong understanding of business needs.
• Flexibility to work in a fast paced and dynamic work environment with a strong work ethic and positive attitude.
• Law degree preferred but not required.
• High level of proficiency in MS Office (PowerPoint, Word, and Excel).

Skills

• Consummate team player with excellent judgment and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to communicate, present, and train effectively with all levels of management and employees.
• Demonstrated experience taking ownership of issues and providing timely, practical, and actionable guidance.
• Strong oral and written communication and influencing skills and the ability to collaborate cross-functionally proactively and pragmatically.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Self-starter with demonstrated leadership skills and ability to meet goals; able to exercise sound judgment in balancing risks in ambiguous and complex situations and escalating matters appropriately.
• Demonstrated ability to identify areas for improvement in controls, systems, and processes and implement effective solutions.
• Ability to work with large amounts of data to analyze information while still seeing the “big picture.”
• Confidence and professionalism to handle difficult conversations and discretion on sensitive matters.

Additional Requirements

• Ability to travel on an as-needed basis.