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

Role Summary

Remote role based in the United States advising the US Pain Field Force West Region on compliance initiatives and risk mitigation to protect Vertex’s integrity and reputation. Serves as the Compliance representative on cross-functional teams, supports new product planning and launches, and leads project-based activities, training, and communications in collaboration with the Office of Business Integrity & Ethics (OBIE). Collaborates with Legal, Human Resources, Internal Audit and other functions to foster a culture of ethics and integrity across Vertex’s global organization.

Responsibilities

• Based in the US as a remote role, advise the US Pain Field Force West Region on initiatives in a way that advances 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.
• High level of proficiency in MS Office (especially 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.

Education

• Law degree preferred but not required.

Additional Requirements

• Travel: Ability to travel on an as-needed basis.