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

Role Summary

Governance & Strategic Alliances Lead (EBI NA & Global Specialty Care) provides leadership for strategic healthcare compliance initiatives, governance framework enhancement, and oversight for M&A activity and strategic transactions within the Ethics & Business Integrity team. The role partners with internal stakeholders to integrate compliance strategies into business objectives and leads due diligence for strategic alliances.

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

Preferred Qualifications

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

Skills

• Strategic thinking and business acumen
• Strong analytical and risk assessment capabilities
• Excellence in stakeholder management and communication
• Ability to influence and drive change across organizational levels
• Flexibility, tactical decision-making, collaborative mindset
• Willingness to embrace new digital tools and related processes

Education

• JD, MBA, CPA, or advanced degree in related field (preferred)

Additional Requirements

• Location: Morristown, NJ and Cambridge, MA