Associate Director, Compliance Systems & Data Governance

United Therapeutics Corporation; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 146,000 - 205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision benefits

401k and ESPP benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

United Therapeutics Corporation is seeking an Associate Director of Corporate Compliance - Operations to lead systems governance, data strategy and third‑party risk initiatives. The role focuses on scalable solutions, dashboards, and executive‑level reporting to support a modern compliance program across IT, Finance and Legal.

The candidate will drive cross‑functional collaborations and ensure timely delivery while managing sensitive information.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in business, finance, life sciences, healthcare, information systems or related field with 12+ years of relevant experience in the life sciences industry.
• Master's Degree with 10+ years of relevant experience in the life sciences industry (pharmaceutical, medical device or biotech)
• 7+ years of experience leading compliance systems and process governance, requirements definition, testing/UAT, implementation and continuous improvement
• 7+ years of experience with data governance and operational reporting/analytics (e.g., dashboards, KPIs, data quality)
• Ability to build and maintain professional relationships with internal stakeholders
• Demonstrated experience leading highly complex initiatives with significant risk and complexity
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to partner cross-functionally with IT, Finance, Legal, and business stakeholders to drive adoption and timely delivery of system/process enhancements
• Strong project/program management experience
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
• Strong presentation and communication skills
• Manages sensitive and confidential matters with discretion
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and analytics tools
• Knowledge of regulatory/compliance requirements (Anti-Kickback, False Claims Act, etc.)
• Ability to design and govern compliance systems and processes
• Data governance concepts and reporting requirements
• Learning agility
• Produces high quality work with minimal oversight
• Ability to travel up to 20%

Responsibilities

• Lead design and governance of compliance systems, workflows and data roadmap.
• Provide leadership for data governance across compliance-owned systems and datasets.
• Develop and maintain third-party risk management program including risk-based intake and due diligence.
• Influence across functions to align priorities and drive high-impact operational improvements.

Skills

Compliance systems

Data governance

Cross-functional leadership

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business/finance/life sciences/healthcare/info systems

Master’s degree (preferred)

Tools

Power BI

Smartsheet

Microsoft Project

Job description

United Therapeutics Corporation is seeking an Associate Director of Corporate Compliance - Operations to lead systems governance, data strategy and third‑party risk initiatives. The role focuses on scalable solutions, dashboards, and executive‑level reporting to support a modern compliance program across IT, Finance and Legal.

The candidate will drive cross‑functional collaborations and ensure timely delivery while managing sensitive information.