Governance & Strategic Alliances Lead (EBI NA & Global Specialty Care)

Role Summary

Lead strategic healthcare compliance initiatives as a key member of the North America & Global Specialty Care EBI (Ethics & Business Integrity) team. This senior director-level role enhances the compliance governance framework, drives strategic healthcare compliance initiatives, partners with key stakeholders, and provides critical compliance oversight for M&A activity and strategic transactions. It combines tactical leadership with hands-on compliance expertise to ensure integrity across partnerships and operations.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement and oversee governance frameworks within the function
• Partner with senior leadership to integrate compliance strategies into business objectives
• Drive continuous improvement of compliance programs based on industry trends and regulatory changes; design, develop, and implement measures for assessing program effectiveness
• Advance, implement, and monitor robust risk mitigation plans and corrective action strategies in collaboration with cross-functional partners
• Lead EBI/corporate compliance due diligence activities for strategic alliances, partnerships, and key business initiatives
• Prepare and present comprehensive reports on compliance program activities, risks, and strategic initiatives to senior leadership and Compliance Committees
• Manage and coordinate LRIG (Local Responsible Innovation Governance for AI-related initiatives) for North America EBI
• Assist with third-party risk management and compliance assessment processes

Qualifications

• Required: 12+ years of healthcare compliance experience, with 5+ years in leadership roles
• Required: Deep knowledge of US healthcare laws, regulations, and industry codes
• Required: Experience with leading or managing compliance program governance and implementation
• Required: Prior experience in compliance risk assessment and due diligence processes
• Required: Strong track record of managing strategic partnerships and alliance relationships
• Required: Demonstrated success with digital tools commonly utilized in healthcare compliance
• Required: Working knowledge of AI and desire to implement AI in compliance operations

Education

• JD, MBA, CPA, or advanced degree in related field
• Certification in Healthcare Compliance (CHC) or related credentials
• Healthcare/pharmaceutical industry experience
• Experience with business assessments and audit processes
• Background in managing global compliance initiatives