Vice President, Corporate Compliance

Fortrea; Maidenhead; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Vice President of Corporate Compliance & Data Privacy to lead compliance and data privacy initiatives. This pivotal role involves overseeing the development and implementation of compliance programs, providing strategic guidance to management, and conducting compliance risk assessments. The ideal candidate will have a Juris Doctor degree, extensive experience in compliance leadership, and a passion for solving complex problems. Join this forward-thinking organization to make a significant impact in fostering a culture of integrity and transparency in the industry.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in compliance leadership roles.
• Solid knowledge of laws affecting pharmaceutical and biotechnology products.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and maintenance of compliance and ethics programs.
• Conduct compliance risk assessments and develop corrective action plans.
• Provide strategic guidance on compliance and privacy-related issues.

Skills

Regulatory Compliance Knowledge

Data Privacy Expertise

Interpersonal Skills

Problem Solving

Leadership Skills

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Professional Certifications (RN, MD, etc.)

Job description

Are you ready to lead and shape the future of compliance and data privacy at Fortrea?

As the Vice President, Corporate Compliance & Data Privacy, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring our company's adherence to regulatory standards and ethical practices. This position offers a unique opportunity to oversee the development, implementation, and maintenance of our compliance and ethics program, providing strategic guidance to management and operations teams on industry-related issues.

You will be responsible for conducting periodic compliance risk assessments, developing corrective action plans, and managing compliance processes that support reporting of compliance issues. Additionally, you will lead our privacy program, ensuring operational processes for privacy compliance are effectively implemented.

With a global scope, you will interact with key stakeholders across various regions, including the General Counsel, VP, Deputy General Counsel, and Chief Compliance, Quality and Regulatory Affairs Officer. This role requires a dynamic leader with excellent judgment, interpersonal skills, and a passion for solving complex problems in a creative and pragmatic way.

Join us at Fortrea and make a significant impact by driving compliance excellence and fostering a culture of integrity and transparency. Your expertise will be instrumental in shaping our company's future and ensuring we remain at the forefront of the industry.

Summary of Responsibilities:

• Possess knowledge of regulatory, compliance, and other legal topics related to clinical trials research and drug development including fraud and abuse laws, anti-kickback regulations, anti-corruption, trade sanctions, FDA regulations, transparency, and data privacy.
• Oversee the development, implementation and maintenance of the Company’s compliance and ethics program and privacy program, including all related codes of conduct, policies, processes, and procedures.
• Provide strategic guidance to management, business and operations teams on compliance- and privacy-related issues affecting the industry.
• Develop, implement, and deliver communications and training.
• Maintain and manage compliance processes that support reporting of compliance issues, including a system to track and document all investigations through resolution and an internal compliance audit program.
• Conduct periodic compliance risk assessments; develop/implement corrective action plans for resolution and mitigation of concerns.
• Provide leadership for privacy program, including implementing operational processes for privacy compliance.
• Perform periodic assessments and benchmarks of the programs to ensure effectiveness over time.
• Manage department staff to ensure the right skills, knowledge and experience is obtained to adequately address the needs of the organization.
• Provide reports and presentations to the Board of Directors and management team concerning the operation and progress of compliance efforts and the status of investigations.

Qualifications (Minimum Required):

• Juris Doctor from an ABA accredited law school or equivalent
• Professional degree/designations/certifications/licenses legally required (i.e., RN, MD, VDM etc.).
• Admission to a U.S. State Bar or EU equivalent
• Solid working knowledge of other laws, regulations, and industry standards that affect the development and commercialization of pharmaceutical and biotechnology products

Experience (Minimum Required):

• Minimum of 10 years of overall experience (law firm or in-house)
• Experience in a senior-level compliance leadership role
• Team player with excellent judgment and interpersonal/communication skills
• Ability to constructively counsel and influence clients in making the right decisions
• Experience managing attorneys and commitment to talent development
• Innovative, forward-thinking, and results-oriented with a passion to solve complex problems in a creative and pragmatic way
• Capacity to simultaneously handle a variety of complex legal matters with minimal guidance
• Demonstrable experience taking ownership of issues and providing practical advice
• Ability to prioritize and undertake mission critical tasks in a fast-paced environment

Preferred Qualifications Include:

• Experience in the pharmaceutical, life sciences, biotechnology, medical device, or healthcare industries is strongly preferred
• Experience with cross-cultural communications a plus

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