Vertex Pharmaceuticals · 4 hours ago
Associate Director, Compliance Business Partner
Boston, MA
Full-time
Hybrid
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$166K/yr - $250K/yr
3+ years expVertex Pharmaceuticals is a transformative biotechnology company that creates new possibilities in medicine to improve people’s lives. They are seeking an experienced Compliance professional to join their Office of Business Integrity & Ethics as an Associate Director, providing support to cell and gene, and kidney teams while ensuring effective compliance with industry regulations.
BiotechnologyHealth CareMedicalPharmaceutical
Responsibilities
Advise Global and North America business colleagues on initiatives in a way that advances the company’s strategy while identifying and mitigating risk and protecting the company’s integrity and reputation
Provide timely, practical, and effective oversight, guidance, and direction for business colleagues and identify areas where Compliance input and attention are required
Serve as the Compliance representative on cross-functional teams, providing strategic and tactical guidance and advice on projects and initiatives to drive fact- and risk-based decision making
Collaborate with the OBIE Training and Communications team on substantive trainings and regular communications on Compliance policies, procedures, and areas of risk
Maintain a high level of knowledge of current and emerging laws, regulations, codes, and recent enforcement actions across the US and inform and educate business colleagues with tailored communications and trainings
Develop and maintain strong relationships and collaborate frequently with Legal, Human Resources, Internal Audit, and colleagues in other functional areas both in and outside of the US
Help to establish standards and implement procedures to ensure the Compliance program is effective and efficient
Support continuous improvement of the Global Compliance program
Qualification
Required
Legal experience required
3-6 years post-JD experience providing counsel in the biotechnology/pharmaceutical industry, including both in-house at a global biotechnology or pharmaceutical company (strongly preferred) or a combination of law firm and in-house experience
Advanced knowledge of statutes, regulations, and guidance documents applicable to the biopharma industry, including the Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act; FDA regulations and guidance; federal and state anti-kickback statutes; OIG guidance documents and advisory opinions; the False Claims Act; and the PhRMA Code and extensive experience providing counsel on these topics
Demonstrated commitment to Compliance, ethics, and accountability
Outstanding ability to effectively communicate sound advice coupled with a strong understanding of business needs
Flexibility to work in a fast paced and dynamic work environment with a strong work ethic and positive attitude
Ability to travel on an as-needed basis
High level of proficiency in MS Office (especially PowerPoint, Word, and Excel)
Consummate team player with excellent judgment and interpersonal skills
Ability to communicate, present, and train effectively with all levels of management and employees
Demonstrated experience taking ownership of issues and providing timely, practical, and actionable guidance
Strong oral and written communication and influencing skills and the ability to collaborate cross-functionally proactively and pragmatically
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
Excellent project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
Self-starter with demonstrated leadership skills and ability to meet goals; able to exercise sound judgment in balancing risks in ambiguous and complex situations and escalating matters appropriately
Demonstrated superior ability to identify areas for improvement in controls, systems, and processes and implement effective solutions
Ability to work with large amounts of data to analyze information while still seeing the 'big picture.'
Confidence and professionalism to handle difficult conversations and discretion on sensitive matters
Preferred
Law degree preferred
Benefits
Medical, dental and vision benefits
Generous paid time off (including a week-long company shutdown in the Summer and the Winter)
Educational assistance programs including student loan repayment
A generous commuting subsidy
Matching charitable donations
401(k)
Company
Vertex Pharmaceuticals
Vertex Pharmaceuticals is focused on the discovery and development of small molecule drugs for the treatment of serious diseases.
5001-10000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$657.31MKey Investors
Janssen Belgium
2024-07-10Post Ipo Secondary· $1.11M
2022-05-17Post Ipo Equity· $50M
2009-12-03Post Ipo Equity· $443M
Leadership Team
Reshma Kewalramani
CEO and President
Nina Devlin
Senior Vice President, Chief Communications Officer
Recent News
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