Madrigal Pharmaceuticals · 3 weeks ago
Executive Director, Legal and Compliance Operations
Madrigal Pharmaceuticals is a biopharmaceutical company focused on delivering novel therapeutics for metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH). The Executive Director, Legal and Compliance Operations is responsible for driving the strategic evolution and execution of the Compliance Program, partnering with senior leaders to ensure a culture of integrity and compliance throughout the organization.
BiopharmaBiotechnologyMedical DevicePharmaceutical
Responsibilities
Work with other members of the Compliance and Legal team to maintain and enhance the infrastructure for the business that supports a company culture of compliance and recognizes that compliance is a collective responsibility of all company employees
Manage strategic oversight and governance of Compliance Policies and Procedures in addition to working cross-functionally with the business to ensure compliance efforts/training and other initiatives are pulled through
Partner with other members of the Compliance and Legal team to identify policy/guideline needs, develop/enhance policies and guidance documents, and ensure optimal accessibility for the Business
Lead the strategy, design, and delivery of engaging, risk-based compliance training programs tailored to functional audiences
Assist with conducting annual compliance risk assessments, including evaluating results and identifying areas of improvement
Provide guidance to the business and integrate compliance controls into the scope of existing business practices where applicable
Develop, lead, and implement continuous improvement activities, including managing documentation and tracking compliance activities
Maintain a current working knowledge of various laws, regulations, and industry guidance that affect the corporate-wide compliance program, including federal and state government price reporting laws, state and federal privacy laws, OIG and DOJ guidelines, PhRMA code and state marketing compliance laws
Lead special projects: Manage high-impact compliance projects, initiatives, and cross-functional working groups as assigned by the Chief Legal Officer or Global Compliance Officer
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree (JD, MBA, or Master's) strongly preferred
15+ years of progressive experience in pharmaceutical or biotech compliance, legal, or related functions
Proven success in designing and implementing policy governance frameworks and compliance training programs
Strategic leadership capability, strong organizational awareness, sound judgment, strong business acumen and ability to make decisions with the input of appropriate input from multiple stakeholders
Exceptional interpersonal, writing, and presentation skills
Demonstrated ability to operate in a fast-paced, high-growth environment while maintaining focus on quality, ethics, and collaboration
Knowledge of and experience with laws, regulations, and industry guidance that affect the pharmaceutical industry
Ability to collaborate and work effectively with cross-functional teams and projects
Strong problem solving and risk analysis skills
Ability to effectively prioritize and work in a fast-paced environment and to handle multiple complex and confidential tasks
Benefits
Flexible paid time off
Medical, dental, vision and life/disability insurance
401(k) offerings (i.e., traditional, Roth, and employer match)
Supplemental life insurance
Legal services
Mental health benefits through our Employee Assistance Program
Company
Madrigal Pharmaceuticals
Madrigal Pharmaceuticals is a biopharmaceutical company developing therapeutics for the treatment of cardiovascular-metabolic diseases.
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.94BKey Investors
Blue OwlHercules Capital
2025-07-22Post Ipo Debt· $350M
2024-03-18Post Ipo Equity· $690M
2023-09-28Post Ipo Equity· $500M
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