Compliance Counsel

Zimmer Biomet; Coatzacoalcos; Presencial; MXN 1,470,000 - 2,206,000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A global medical technology leader in Coatzacoalcos is seeking an Associate Director & Counsel for Global Compliance Investigations. The role involves conducting confidential internal investigations, managing compliance issues in the Latin America region, and working collaboratively across teams. Candidates must have a Bachelor's Degree and 5+ years of compliance investigation experience, ideally within the healthcare/life sciences sector. Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish is required.

Servicios

Development opportunities

Wellness incentives

Flexible working environment

Formación

• 5+ years of experience with compliance and internal investigations.
• Experience in Latin America region preferred.
• Strong analytical and ethical standards.

Responsabilidades

• Conduct internal investigations and manage compliance issues.
• Prepare and present findings to the leadership team.
• Monitor compliance developments in the life sciences industry.

Conocimientos

Investigation interviews

Detail orientation

Writing and editing

Document drafting

Organizational skills

Leadership presence

Communication skills

Note-taking skills

Forensic accounting knowledge

Bilingual (English and Spanish)

Educación

Bachelor's Degree

Herramientas

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

SAP

Descripción del empleo

Overview

At Zimmer Biomet, we believe in pushing the boundaries of innovation and driving our mission forward. As a global medical technology leader for nearly 100 years, a patient’s mobility is enhanced by a Zimmer Biomet product or technology every 8 seconds. As a Zimmer Biomet team member, you will share in our commitment to providing mobility and renewed life to people around the world. To support our talent team, we focus on development opportunities, robust employee resource groups (ERGs), a flexible working environment, location specific competitive total rewards, wellness incentives and a culture of recognition and performance awards. We are committed to creating an environment where every team member feels included, respected, empowered and recognised.

What You Can Expect

The Associate Director & Counsel, Global Compliance Investigations, will be responsible for conducting confidential internal investigations on behalf of Zimmer Biomet. This position will report to the Director & Senior Counsel -- Americas, Global Compliance Investigations (GCI), and will be responsible for investigations in the Latin America (LatAm) region. He/she will work closely and collaboratively with legal and compliance team members in the global and LatAm regional offices, manage outside counsel, as well as external investigation-related vendors and consultants.

What You’ll Create Impact

Global Compliance Investigations

• Evaluate and manage hotline and non-hotline complaints and other potential compliance issues, including assessing the matter upfront, triaging matters to the appropriate team member or function, and developing work plans for items handled by the global compliance investigations team
• Lead and conduct internal investigations, including document review and analysis, interviews, media research, email review, and analyzing other evidentiary sources
• Leverage other investigation resources as needed, as well as developing findings and memorializing these efforts and final conclusions
• Engage and oversee outside counsel, including regular contact with outside counsel, auditors, consultants and vendors
• Work with the Director & Senior Counsel – Americas, GCI, to prepare and present findings of all investigations to relevant disciplinary committees and other relevant stakeholders
• Work with the Director & Senior Counsel -- Americas, GCI, to provide regular updates on investigations and findings to the Vice President, Global Compliance Investigations, Chief Compliance Officer, General Counsel, and other senior leadership as appropriate.

Other

• Actively monitor developments related to compliance, anticorruption enforcement, and other compliance-related matters, discussing with team members and drafting summaries/updates for external stakeholders
• Analyze investigative trends and update relevant stakeholders in the region
• Remain up-to-date on relevant trends and activities in the global compliance sphere within the life sciences industry

What Makes You Stand Out

Expected Areas Of Competence (i.e., Knowledge, Skills And Abilities)

• Experience conducting and/or participating in investigation interviews or depositions
• Detail oriented, with a high degree of ethics, integrity, discretion, and professionalism
• Strong writing, editing and analytical skills, including a command of grammar and style conventions
• Experience drafting investigation-related documents, including interview memoranda, document review protocols, investigation reports and presentations
• Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize multiple tasks
• Highly motivated, self-starter willing to meet strict deadlines and time constraints
• Strong leadership presence and ability to manage people and projects effectively
• Demonstrated ability to operate independently and work as part of a team, able to build relationships across and outside the department
• Ability to communicate effectively to a diverse audience at multiple levels within the company through various formats
• Excellent note-taking skills
• Familiarity with forensic accounting, US GAAP, and payment systems (such as SAP) a plus
• Must be fluent in English and Spanish; Portuguese language skills a plus
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint

Your Background

Education/Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience, with a strong preference for experience with compliance and conducting internal investigations, including FCPA-related investigations, ideally for multinational companies in the health care/life sciences industry
• Experience with investigations in the Latin America region highly preferred

Travel

Travel Requirements

• International travel required on an as needed basis

EOE/M/F/Vet/Disability