Össur · 2 months ago
Director of Compliance
Irvine, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$152K/yr - $195K/yr
5+ years expÖssur is a company focused on healthcare and compliance, seeking a Director of Compliance to lead their compliance strategy and program for the Americas Business Units. This role involves ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations, overseeing compliance risk assessments, and providing guidance to leadership on compliance matters.
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Responsibilities
Lead, mentor and develop talent within the compliance organization between both corporate and clinic levels
Provide practical, solutions-oriented legal advice, guidance, and representation to the company and its related entities
Oversee compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and corporate policies across various geographic jurisdictions
Lead the ongoing administration of the organization’s compliance program, ensuring day-to-day monitoring and testing activities associated with business operations
Ensure that compliance controls are operating effectively across the relevant business units and collaborate with business leaders as appropriate
Provide strategic compliance guidance and vision to leadership
Promote a culture that encourages ethical conduct and a commitment to compliance
Develop policies and programs that encourage managers and employees to report compliance issues
Set organizational strategy for compliance by staying informed of new product ideas, business strategies and initiatives, merging risks and regulatory changes
Analyze the business impact of regulatory changes
Oversee the ongoing monitoring and testing of the control environment related to the compliance risks identified for the business units and recommend and/or implement control enhancements when control deficiencies are identified
Oversee the development of compliance policies and procedures. Ensure revisions are communicated to relevant associates
Direct and collaborate in the development of multifaceted compliance educational and training programs so that employees and management are knowledgeable of policies and pertinent federal and state legal and regulatory standards
Act as a key contact to key stakeholders’ associates for all compliance-related questions or concerns
Manage and make reports and recommendations to compliance committee
Explain regulations, policies and procedures to company personnel, and assist the product implementation teams in the development of related business requirements
Support the investigation, tracking, and remediation of confirmed violations of Össur Americas policies and Standards of Conduct; ensure departments timely response to incidents and inquiries received; document the work and actions taken, tracking investigations and inquiries
Perform research, serve as an internal consultant and provide guidance on compliance matters to employees and leadership, coding, physician contracting, fraud & abuse laws, Medicare/Medicaid regulatory requirements or other compliance related subject matter
Qualification
Required
Law degree or similar background
5 plus years health care compliance, including 2 plus years managing a compliance program
Background can be a combination of private practice, government agency practice, and/or in-house position
Advanced knowledge in risk identification, risk assessment, controls development, training, monitoring, and reporting
Ability to use independent judgment and to manage and impart confidential information
Knowledge of local, state, and federal laws, regulations, and legislation, especially related to medical device sales
Demonstrated ability to develop policies and procedures
Supervisory, employee development, and leadership skills
Strong critical thinking skills and the ability to analyze, summarize, and effectively present data
Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies
Demonstrated understanding of compliance systems and controls
Ability to interpret and advise on the application of various laws and regulations including anti-bribery, FCPA, anti-kickback, federal healthcare programs (e.g., Medicare, Medicaid) fraud and abuse, insurance/payor coverage and claims reimbursement
Benefits
Bonus
Benefits
Company
Össur
Össur is a leading global provider of innovative mobility solutions that help people live a Life Without Limitations®.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$0.71MKey Investors
Scottish EnterpriseGovernment of Iceland
2023-09-06Grant· $0.5M
2022-06-23Grant· $0.21M
Leadership Team
Emily Manes
Human Resources Business Partner
Heather Corino Kalt, PHR
Regional Human Resources Business Partner
Recent News
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