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Associate Director Compliance Business Partner Pain Field Force West (Remote)

Vertex Pharmaceuticals
Full-time
Remote friendly (Boston, MA)
United States
$166,500 - $249,800 USD yearly
Corporate Functions

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Role Summary

Associate Director Compliance Business Partner Pain Field Force West (Remote) โ€šร„รฎ Based in the US as a remote role, advise the US Pain Field Force West Region on initiatives that advance the companyโ€šร„รดs strategy while identifying and mitigating risk and protecting integrity and reputation.

Responsibilities

  • 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.
  • Ability to travel on an as-needed basis.
  • Law degree preferred but not required.
  • High level of proficiency in MS Office (especially PowerPoint, Word, and Excel).

Skills

  • Strong communication, presentation, and training abilities at all management levels.
  • Analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with ability to manage multiple priorities.
  • Project management and cross-functional collaboration capabilities.
  • Ability to identify control improvements and implement effective solutions.

Education

  • Law degree preferred but not required.

Additional Requirements

  • Travel flexibility as needed.