Ethics Risk & Compliance Head Mexico

Novartis; Xico; Híbrido; MXN 600,000 - 800,000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading global healthcare company is seeking a Head of Ethics Risk & Compliance based in Mexico. This role will ensure effective communication and operational excellence in compliance with the ERC program, providing strategic guidance across various functions. Candidates should have 8-10 years of experience in compliance within the pharmaceutical industry, excellent communication skills, and a postgraduate degree in Business Administration. Join a diverse and inclusive team committed to integrity and compliance.

Formación

• 8-10 years of relevant work experience in pharmaceutical or healthcare industries.
• Experience in a highly regulated industry.
• Excellent English language skills, additional languages a plus.

Responsabilidades

• Lead Ethics, Risk & Compliance initiatives across operations.
• Support Country Presidents in compliance matters.
• Manage compliance projects and strategic direction.
• Design and implement anti-bribery frameworks.

Conocimientos

Building effective working relationships

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Understanding of regulatory frameworks

Influencing across functions

Educación

Postgraduate degree in Business Administration

Descripción del empleo

Summary

LI-Hybrid

Location

Mexico City

About the Role

The Ethics Risk & Compliance Head will ensure all aspects of the communications, training and operational excellence activities of the Ethics, Risk & Compliance and run efficiently in accordance with Ethics, Risk and Compliance Program ("ERC Program"). Embed Code of Ethics and a culture of integrity across the whole Operations through a variety of initiatives at global and local level. Act in accordance with legislation, internal rules, good practices and business objectives and provide advisory support to the entire Operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Ethics, Risk & Compliance leadership and in close co-ordination with Senior Business (e.g. Country Presidents) and Senior Representatives from other Functions (e.g. Internal Audit, BPO, Legal, Policy Custodians)
• Drive robust implementation of the Ethics, Risk & Compliance Head role & provide support to Country Presidents – Provide strategic direction and guidance to the Country Compliance Heads and support local implementation activities using existing tools – Up-skill the capabilities of teams by providing training and conducting country visits – Perform on-boarding of leaders and drive objective setting and performance management process of direct team – Develop and update supporting materials and tools – Support Country Presidents in x-divisional Compliance matters
• Support design of an effective Anti-Bribery / TPG framework and support robust implementation, upon request of Head ERC : – Review and refine the Anti-Bribery / TPG strategy, policy, process and systems – Develop pragmatic tools to support the implementation of the anti-bribery framework via the divisions & develop presentations re the Anti-Bribery / TPG framework to Senior Management.
• Provide strategic support and manage / contribute to Compliance Projects – Provide strategic support to Head ERC or Chief Ethics, Risk & Compliance Officer including managing / being an active team member of strategic Projects for a range of Compliance topics.

Minimum Requirements

• Overall relevant work experience of 8-10 years working in pharmaceutical or healthcare industries with relevant exposure to the compliance / risk functions or managed a comparable compliance function at a large scale.
• Experience in leading via influence to build effective working relationships across functions.
• Experience in a highly regulated industry with its dynamics, regulatory framework with a demonstrated in-depth understanding of applicable legal, regulatory, and compliance matters affecting global pharmaceutical companies with approved products.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with personnel at all levels of the organization and to inspire confidence and support for compliance initiatives.
• Excellent English both spoken and written.
• Any other language will be a plus.
• Postgraduate degree in Business Administration is desired.

Novartis is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams' representative of the patients and communities we serve.