Associate Director, Compliance & Ethics

Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals; Lexington (MA); On-site; USD 170,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals, based in Lexington, MA, is seeking an Associate Director, Compliance & Ethics to shape and evolve the Compliance & Ethics program across monitoring, auditing, transparency and risk assessment.

Onsite five days a week, you will lead cross‑functional initiatives, develop and implement policies and controls, analyze data, and report findings to leadership while fostering a culture of integrity and accountability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in a relevant field.
• 8+ years in compliance, ethics, audit and/or related roles within biotech/pharma.
• Strong data analysis and reporting skills.
• Knowledge of healthcare compliance laws and industry codes.

Responsibilities

• Drive the development and execution of the annual Compliance & Ethics monitoring and auditing plan.
• Oversee monitoring activities to ensure compliance with laws and company policies.
• Track and report progress, analyze data, and support analytics across the organization.
• Act as subject matter expert on transparency, aggregate-spend and reporting requirements.
• Facilitate data collection and generation of transparency reports for authorities.
• Lead development and improvement of policies, processes and controls for spend capture.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure timely submissions under laws and regulations.
• Maintain understanding of transparency and reporting laws and industry codes.
• Support risk assessments and develop mitigation plans for ERM program.
• Track risk results and communicate to stakeholders; promote a culture of ethics.
• Develop new tools or processes to support organizational goals.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Credibility with stakeholders

Presentation skills

Communication skills

Strategy to action

Education

B.A./B.S. degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Tableau

Smartsheet

Cognos

Job description

Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals is a commercial‑stage biopharmaceutical company developing and commercializing novel therapies for diseases with unmet need, with a focus on cardiovascular indications. With deep expertise in immunology and inflammation, Kiniksa is advancing a growing portfolio of approved and investigational medicines, anchored by its lead product, ARCALYST®, the first and only FDA‑approved therapy for recurrent pericarditis. Grounded in rigorous science and bold innovation, the company fosters a highly collaborative, patient‑first culture led by accomplished life sciences leaders. At Kiniksa, talented individuals are trusted and empowered to make a real impact—shaping the future of medicine while improving the lives of patients who need it most.

Reporting to the VP, Head of Compliance, the Associate Director, Compliance & Ethics provides an opportunity to play a highly visible role in shaping and evolving the Compliance & Ethics program at a commercial-stage biotech. With a strong onsite presence, you will benefit from close, in-person collaboration with cross-functional partners, enabling faster decision-making, real-time problem solving and greater influence across the organization. You will have the opportunity to gain experience across multiple elements of our Compliance & Ethics program. If you are looking to take ownership and make a meaningful impact in a collaborative, patient-driven environment, this role offers opportunity and growth. This position will provide support for a broad range of compliance and ethics program areas, including monitoring, auditing, transparency and reporting, and risk assessment.

This role is based in our Lexington, MA office and requires employees to be onsite five days per week.

Responsibilities (including, but not limited to)

• Drive the development and execution of the Company’s annual Compliance & Ethics monitoring and auditing plan, including updating and revising based on new and/or emerging compliance risks.
• Oversee monitoring and auditing activities by Compliance & Ethics team (including both live and desktop activities) to ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and Company policies.
• Track and report on progress of monitoring and auditing activities, including drafting reports, analyzing data, communicating results and supporting data analytics throughout multiple levels of the organization.
• Act as subject matter expert on transparency, aggregate-spend and reporting requirements.
• Facilitate data collection and generation of transparency reports and subsequent reporting to applicable authorities.
• Lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of policies, processes, work instructions and controls, governing spend capture, data validation and reporting.
• Collaborate closely with internal and external stakeholders to track and ensure complete, accurate and timely submissions under applicable laws and regulations.
• Maintain understanding of applicable transparency and reporting laws, regulations and industry codes.
• Support compliance and enterprise risk assessments, conduct root cause analyses, risk mitigation planning and execution, and regular risk reviews to ensure effectiveness of Kiniksa’s Compliance & Ethics program and Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) program.
• Track and report on risk assessment results, including drafting reports, analyzing data and communicating results to Compliance & Ethics program key stakeholders.
• Provide leadership in helping Kiniksa maintain and further develop a strong culture of compliance and ethics, including driving personal accountability for compliance and ethics.
• Develop and/or identify new work processes, tools or resources that will have broad applicability throughout the organization; contribute ideas for achieving organizational goals.

Standout Skills for Impact:

• Proven cross-functional leadership driving alignment and results.
• Strong ability to build credibility and influence external stakeholders, including scientific and thought leaders.
• Excellent presentation and communication skills across diverse audiences.
• Translates strategy into effective, actionable plans and delivers with impact.

Qualifications and Experience:

• B.A./B.S. degree or equivalent required.
• 8+ years in compliance, ethics, audit and/or related roles within biotech/pharma.
• Strong experience with transparency and aggregate spend reporting.
• Experience developing and executing compliance and ethics monitoring and auditing plans.
• Strong data analysis and reporting skills.
• Knowledge of applicable healthcare compliance laws, regulations and industry codes.
• Demonstrated attention to detail and high-quality work product.
• Ability to prioritize and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and reporting tools (e.g., Tableau, Smartsheet, Cognos Report, Query Studio).
• Commitment to high ethical and compliance standards.
• Ability to travel up to 20%.

Compensation decisions are based on objective criteria including role responsibilities, experience/qualifications, internal equity, geographic location, and external market benchmarks.

Pay Range

$170,000 - $190,000 USD

Kiniksa is an Equal Opportunity employer and will consider you without regard to your race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, age, genetics, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status, or any other legally protected category. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities areprovidedreasonable accommodation toparticipatein the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

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