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Merck · 1 day ago

Sr. Compliance Specialist - Labor and Human Rights

North Wales, PA

Part-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Merck is a leader in the pharmaceutical industry, and they are seeking a Sr. Compliance Specialist focused on managing Human Rights and ESG compliance. This role involves leading Human Rights Impact Assessments, monitoring regulatory changes, and managing a Human Rights Working Group.

BiotechnologyHealth CareMedicalPharmaceutical

Comp. & Benefits

Hiring Manager

Stephanie Muse

Responsibilities

Implement ongoing refinements and enhancements to the Company’s Labor and Human Rights program according to the roadmap

Execute Human Rights Impact Assessment (HRIA). Proactively collaborate and facilitate dialogue with internal and external stakeholders and rights-holders to complete HRIAs across our own operations, supply chain, and community

Conduct supply chain human rights risk assessment in support of regulatory disclosures. Collaborate with local subsidiaries to meet regulatory reporting requirements

Serve as Project Manager for the Human Rights Working Group (HRWG), contributing to deliverables and tracking progress

Partner with IT and the HRWG on the design, testing, and deployment of tools and systems to advance the human rights program, including country risk profiles, HRIAs, and social audits

Contribute to the development of a storybook to support social audits and inspection readiness

Assist in the development and delivery of training programs related to our Business Partner Code of Conduct and human rights awareness

Conduct regulatory surveillance on global regulations and best practices. Perform gap analysis and impact assessment

Qualification

Human Rights ComplianceRegulatory FrameworksProject ManagementPharmaceutical Industry ExperienceSustainability ExpertiseResearch SkillsAnalytical SkillsMS Office ProficiencyWritten CommunicationVerbal Communication

Required

BA/BS degree required

5+ years of experience in any of the following areas: sustainability, corporate responsibility, enterprise risk management, human rights, compliance, or supplier due diligence

5+ years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry

Self-starter with a track record of leading collaborative efforts with cross-functional teams and working effectively at all levels of an organization

Demonstrated familiarity with key human rights and ESG regulatory frameworks and standards (e.g., EU CSRD, CSDDD, UK Modern Slavery Act, California Transparency in Supply Chains Act, German Supply Chain Due Diligence Act, U.S. Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act, OECD Due Diligence Guidance, UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights)

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Proven project management skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks and competing priorities

Superior research and analytical skills

Proficient in MS Office applications