Area Compliance Director- Europe and Canada Allergan Aesthetics

AbbVie; England; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pharmaceutical company is seeking an Area Director for Ethics and Compliance based in the UK. This leadership role involves supervising a team of 5 and developing compliance programs across Europe and Canada. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree and experience in compliance functions, alongside strong leadership and communication skills. The position offers excellent career growth opportunities and a collaborative environment with a focus on ethical standards.

Qualifications

• Professional experience in Compliance and exposure to functions such as Legal, Regulatory, Finance or Medical Affairs.
• Knowledge of EFPIA, U.K., ABPI, PMPCA and U.S. compliance laws and regulations.
• Pharmaceutical and Global industry experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Direct supervision of a team ensuring they have the support needed.
• Lead the Area Compliance Insights Forum for Europe and Canada.
• Develop and implement training programs focused on compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical skills

Communication

Project management

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Audit, Commercial, Legal, Science or Regulatory

Job description

• Reporting to Director for International Compliance Allergan Aesthetics
• Leadership role with a direct team of 5 people
• Excellent opportunities for career growth and development

Job Objective

The Area Director of the Office of Ethics and Compliance is responsible for the co‑ordination and leadership of the ethics & compliance programs for all the Affiliates in Europe & Canada. The role is based preferably in UK or any European Affiliate within the region of responsibility for the role.

Key Responsibilities

• Direct supervisory responsibility for the team comprising of Regional Leads, Senior Managers, Managers, and Analysts. A key component of the role is to coach, develop, supervise and coordinate the activities of team members ensuring they have appropriate support in terms of technical knowledge, competencies and resources to enable the execution of AA Program.
• Serves as the OEC leader within the Region and supports the Area Vice President and International Compliance Director to accomplish key activities and tactical compliance program execution within their designated Area.
• Lead and manage an effective Area Compliance Insights Forum (ACIF) for Europe and Canada with engagement from Area Leadership Teams and Country Leaders as and when applicable.
• Provide leadership guidance and support to all levels of the E&C organization on complex ethics and compliance issues including policy interpretation, requirements compliance, risk assessment, trend analysis and best practice recommendations.
• Serve on the International OEC leadership team helping to set compliance policy strategy and direction to be applied internationally.
• Works with his / her team to ensure all Affiliates have an effective compliance program including all the Seven Elements of an Effective Compliance Program and fully operational Affiliate Compliance Insights Forum (ACIF).
• Through working with their OEC team, Affiliate General Managers and other members of senior leadership, he / she will help establish a culture of compliance at the Area, Region and Affiliate with the right tone from the top (e.g. the AVP and GM) and tone at the middle (e.g. Directors and Managers) regarding the importance of operating in a compliant manner with high ethical standards.
• Work with their team to partner with the Business (e.g. GM Commercial Finance Medical Legal HR Regulatory Public Affairs) to proactively help the business meet its goals and objectives in a compliant manner. The position should identify basic Legal, Medical, Regulatory Affairs, HR or other relevant issues, refer matters to respective departments, analyze alternatives and propose solutions to the business. Will work closely with Legal on matters having both Compliance and Legal implications. Exhibits good judgment in matters that may need to be referred to other functions or to OEC Management.
• Maintain knowledge of all industry codes within the Area and in cooperation with Legal of all applicable laws and regulations and monitor key developments that would impact the compliance.
• Working with their team and business partners to develop, implement, coordinate and deliver awareness, education, policies and procedures, trainings and other necessary training programs that focus on the elements of the Affiliates Compliance Program and are also tailored to positions and associated responsibilities.
• Guide their team to structure, implement and supervise the Affiliate monitoring plan to ensure compliance with policies and procedures and to identify policy and procedure improvements that can create business process efficiencies. Follow up on monitoring results, analyze trends, analyze root cause, contribute to remediation plans and help update country / region compliance program accordingly.
• Partner with their team, Affiliate and Auditors on compliance audits while maintaining full objectivity and independence from either.
• Where relevant actively participate in local industry trade association compliance (or related) committees helping drive appropriate decision‑making on key issues. When applicable identify external environment changes and trends, communicate changes to Area Compliance Lead and work with their team to implement necessary changes to the Affiliate Compliance Program(s).
• Participate and Lead key International OEC projects (individual and team projects).

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree required or equivalent work experience from Finance, Audit, Commercial, Legal, Science or Regulatory strongly preferred.
• Professional experience in Compliance and exposure to functions such as Legal, Regulatory, Finance or Medical Affairs.
• Strong leadership, analytical, communication, project management and problem‑solving skills.
• Knowledge of EFPIA, U.K., ABPI, PMPCA and U.S. compliance laws and regulations and experience in the health care industry strongly preferred.
• Pharmaceutical and Global industry experience preferred.

Skills & Abilities

• Business Acumen: Possesses a deep understanding of the business and environment.
• Action through Insight: Has a learning mindset, digs deep for insights to guide actions and routinely measures to determine impact. Works to enhance consistency within the Region and within the OEC Area and International and helps inform Global guidance where applicable.
• Strategic Thinking: Enables and coaches the team to set a clear direction, prioritize effectively and make informed choices that drive impact. Provides strategic insights and consistent guidance to help the team balance strategic thinking with tactical execution of the Compliance program.
• Integration and Influence: Can influence decisions and coach to guide and empower the decision‑making of the team and the business leaders on compliance topics as part of fully integrated cross‑functional team members operating at Local, Regional, Area and Global levels within the organization.
• Process Control: Can effectively and continuously review from a regional perspective key elements of the local and international compliance program to monitor its correct implementation and to timely identify any potential issues. Can work with the team to ensure more effective local implementation using insights gained at Regional, Area or Global level.
• Expert Judgement: Acts wisely under pressure and is self‑assured in representing the team function or organization. Has the ability to deal with ambiguity and manage grey zones and coach the team to be able to do the same.
• Impactful Implementation: Proactively plans, executes and socializes work to drive superior results. Can structure workload and is able to manage multiple priorities in short deadlines and coach the team to be able to do the same.
• Communication: Strong verbal and written communication including fluent command of English.

Additional Information

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Employment Type

Full‑time