Director Ethics and Compliance Training and Communications

Role Summary

The Director of Ethics and Compliance Training and Communications leads the development, implementation, and oversight of ethics and compliance training programs in the United States. This role sits within the Global Compliance Operations team and reports directly to the Senior Director, Global Head of Ethics and Compliance Training and Communications. The Director will develop and continuously improve the U.S. strategy on training and awareness programs that promote a culture of ethics, integrity, and accountability, and collaborate with key stakeholders to ensure alignment with enterprise priorities.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development, implementation and continuous improvement of the U.S. ethics and compliance training and communications strategy, ensuring alignment with global objectives, legal and regulatory requirements.
• Ensure all training programs support compliance with applicable laws (e.g., Anti-Kickback Statute, False Claims Act), industry codes (e.g., PhRMA), and internal policies.
• Lead the creation and delivery of engaging, effective training programs that reflect current risks, regulations, and business needs.
• Partner with U.S. Ethics & Compliance Advisors to develop training and communications informed by insights from monitoring, audits, investigations, and risk assessments.
• Lead field-based Business Conduct Compliance Liaisons and other stakeholders to ensure content is relevant, practical, and business-aligned.
• Partner with senior leadership and key stakeholders to drive training completion, evaluate effectiveness of training, and report actionable insights and key metrics to leadership.
• Support global ethics and compliance training and communications initiatives, contributing subject matter expertise to ensure consistency across regions.
• Provide guidance on compliance training requirements to business units and affiliates.
• Identify and implement new tools, technologies, and learning methods to enhance training outcomes and learner engagement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree and Twelve Years' Experience or Master’s Degree and Ten Years' Experience.
• Extensive in-house experience in biotech, pharmaceuticals, or other highly regulated industries providing subject matter expertise in adult learning.
• Proven success in developing and delivering compliance training aligned with U.S. and global healthcare regulations.
• Experience supporting audits and regulatory inspections related to compliance training is preferred.
• In-depth knowledge of U.S. and international healthcare compliance laws and standards (e.g., Anti-Kickback Statute, False Claims Act, Sunshine Act, GDPR) and other applicable standards.
• Familiarity with industry codes of conduct (e.g., PhRMA, AdvaMed).
• Strong understanding of compliance risk areas, including promotional practices, HCP interactions, and third-party oversight.
• Expertise in adult learning theory, instructional design, and modern training delivery methods (e.g., e-learning, instructor-led, blended learning).
• Proficiency with Learning Management Systems (LMS) and training analytics tools to track, report and improve training effectiveness.
• Ability to translate complex regulatory requirements into clear, engaging, and actionable training content.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft PowerPoint and various current training platforms.
• Strong leadership, communication, facilitation, problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Demonstrated ability to influence and collaborate across functions and geographies.
• Excellent organizational and project management capabilities with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, evolving regulatory environment.
• Experience managing budgets and working within resource constraints.
• Willingness to travel as needed to support global training initiatives.

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree with twelve years’ experience or Master’s Degree with ten years’ experience.

Additional Requirements

• Willingness to travel as needed to support global training initiatives.