Associate Director, Healthcare Compliance

Denali Therapeutics Inc; South San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 159,000 - 207,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k

Healthcare coverage

ESPP

Broad benefits

Job summary

Denali Therapeutics Inc. is seeking an Associate Director, Healthcare Compliance to oversee FMV payments, Transfer of Value reporting, price transparency, and related audits.

The role partners with Finance, IT, Contracts, and Market Access to ensure adherence to HIPAA, GDPR, and other regulations. Ideal candidates bring extensive biotech compliance experience, strong investigation skills, and an ability to communicate strategy and results across the organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; JD, MBA, or Master’s in a related field preferred.
• 7+ years total experience with 5+ years in biotech/pharma compliance or regulatory roles.

Responsibilities

• Oversee FMV assessment processes to ensure regulatory alignment and policy adherence.
• Oversee Transfer of Value reporting (state, federal, global) and remediate discrepancies.
• Ensure compliance with state price transparency reporting laws in partnership with Market Access.
• Provide compliance oversight for investigator‑initiated trials, sponsorships and grants, and advisory boards.
• Lead auditing, monitoring, and internal investigations; drive corrective actions.

Skills

HIPAA compliance

GDPR familiarity

False Claims Act

Sunshine Act

Transfer of Value reporting

FMV assessments

Training program design

Investigations & risk management

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree

J D / MBA / Master’s in related field preferred

Tools

FMV calculators

Compliance monitoring systems

Price transparency tools

Job description

Denali Therapeutics Inc. is a biotechnology company pioneering a new class of biotherapeutics designed to cross the blood-brain barrier (BBB) using its proprietary TransportVehicle™ platform. With the first FDA-approved biologic specifically designed to cross the BBB, a clinically validated delivery platform and a growing portfolio of therapeutic candidates across all stages of development, we are advancing toward our goal of delivering effective medicines to transform the lives of people living with neurodegenerative diseases, lysosomal storage disorders and other serious diseases. We invite you to consider an opportunity with Denali to help achieve our goal of delivering meaningful therapeutics to patients. Denali Therapeutics is recruiting an Associate Director, Healthcare Compliance, reporting to the Executive Director, Healthcare Law and Compliance. This position will play a pivotal role in supporting the organization’s commitment to ethical business practices and regulatory compliance. This position will oversee compliance initiatives related to Fair Market Value (FMV) payments, Transfer of Value reporting, price transparency reporting, auditing/monitoring, investigations, training, and policy development. The role requires cross‑functional collaboration with Business Operations, Finance, IT, Contracts, Market Access, and other stakeholders to ensure adherence to federal, state, and global regulations.

Key Responsibilities

Healthcare Compliance & Financial Transparency

Oversee the Fair Market Value (FMV) assessment process to ensure payments to healthcare professionals (HCPs) align with regulatory requirements and company policies; serve as the point of escalation with the Contracts Group. Oversee the Transfer of Value reporting process (e.g., state, federal, global), including tracking, identifying, and remediating discrepancies in collaboration with Business Operations. Ensure compliance with state price transparency reporting laws in partnership with Market Access. Provide compliance oversight for activities including investigator-initiated trials, sponsorships and grants, and advisory boards.

Auditing/Monitoring & Investigations

Implement auditing and monitoring programs to proactively identify and mitigate compliance risks in interactions with HCPs and commercial activities. Lead and support internal investigations related to potential compliance violations, ensuring proper documentation, root cause analysis, and corrective action implementation. Conduct risk-based compliance assessments to evaluate the effectiveness of policies and controls, reporting findings and recommendations to leadership.

Training & Policy Development

Develop and deliver compliance training to employees, ensuring understanding of biotech-specific compliance risks and regulatory obligations. Develop and update company compliance policies and procedures based on tracking changes in the regulatory and enforcement landscape. Provide strategic guidance on emerging healthcare compliance risks, including clinical trials, patient support programs, expanded access programs.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required; JD, MBA, or Master’s in a related field preferred.
• At or near 7 years of overall work experience, to include 5+ years of compliance or regulatory experience in the biotech, pharmaceutical, or life sciences industry.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. and global healthcare compliance regulations, including HIPAA, GDPR, Anti-Kickback Statute, False Claims Act, Sunshine Act, and state price transparency laws.
• Experience with FMV assessments, Transfer of Value reporting, price transparency regulations, and industry compliance best practices.
• Experience designing and delivering compliance training programs.
• Strong investigative skills with experience in auditing, monitoring, and risk management.
• Excellent communication, analytical, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work cross‑functionally.
• Ability to be flexible and adapt with a growth mindset while providing practical compliance solutions to complex challenges.
• Motivated to communicate strategy and report on results to build trust and transparency at all levels of the company.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certification in Healthcare Compliance (CHC), or similar
• Experience working with compliance monitoring systems, transparency reporting tools, and FMV calculators
• Experience scaling compliance programs in the U.S. and globally

Salary Range

• Salary Range: $159,000.00 to $207,000.00 .
• Compensation for the role will depend on a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies, and experience.
• Denali offers a competitive total rewards package, which includes a 401k, healthcare coverage, ESPP and a broad range of other benefits.

Learn more at https://www.denalitherapeutics.com/careers

This compensation and benefits information is based on Denali’s good faith estimate as of the date of publication and may be modified in the future.

Denali is committed to its core company value of unity by creating a diverse and inclusive environment.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, basis of disability, or any other federal, state, or local protected class.

Life at Denali

“Life at Denali” is a living reflection of our values: trust, unity, grit and growth. These are not just words we share—they shape how we show up, collaborate and push boundaries together. From the lab to the community, across functions and milestones, our culture thrives on shared purpose and relentless pursuit.