Director Risk and Compliance Operations

Role: Director of Risk and Compliance Operations, leading the global compliance program as part of pre-commercialization efforts. Responsibilities include overseeing enterprise risk management, compliance systems, process governance, and reporting, with a focus on operational excellence, project management, and continuous improvement across monitoring, investigations, policies, and third-party risk management. The role involves cross-functional collaboration with IT, Legal, Finance, and business units, managing vendor performance, and enhancing data governance and analytics capabilities to support compliance reporting. Requirements: Bachelor's degree in business, science, or related fields with 12+ years (or Master's/JD with 10+ years) of experience in compliance systems, process governance, data governance, and analytics within the life sciences industry. Proven expertise in designing and governing compliance systems, managing complex initiatives, and familiarity with healthcare regulations (e.g., Anti-Kickback, False Claims Act, FCPA). Preferred skills include experience with compliance tools (OneTrust, Diligent), analytics platforms (Power BI), and knowledge of biopharma compliance and risk management. High-value: focus on compliance in biotech/pharmaceuticals pre-commercialization, with emphasis on data governance and third-party risk management. Work setup: not specified, but likely hybrid or office-based given the strategic and operational scope.