Compliance Officer, US

Averitas Pharma; Morristown (NJ); On-site; USD 170,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Averitas Pharma in Morristown, NJ seeks a Compliance Officer to lead the U.S. Compliance & Ethics program, ensuring adherence to healthcare laws while enabling responsible growth. You will partner with senior leaders to embed compliance into strategy and foster a culture of integrity and patient-centric decision-making.

This role blends strategic oversight with hands-on execution across global stakeholders, driving an effective program in a highly regulated environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Law, Finance, Business, or related field required; advanced degree preferred.
• CCEP or equivalent preferred; other certifications are a plus.
• Deep knowledge of pharmaceutical regulations (e.g., FDA, Sunshine Act).
• Experience building enterprise compliance programs in highly regulated environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, implementation, and evolution of the U.S. compliance program.
• Review and implement technology-enabled tools to improve efficiency and risk detection.
• Provide strategic compliance guidance to key functional teams.
• Conduct risk assessments and develop mitigation strategies.
• Oversee training, monitoring, and auditing activities for effectiveness.
• Partner with Legal on investigations, remediation, and issue resolution.
• Support product launches with proactive compliance guidance.
• Lead responses to audits and regulatory inquiries; build a high-performing team.

Skills

Leadership

Regulatory knowledge

Risk management

Stakeholder management

Data analytics

Training & education

Investigations

Project management

Strategic advisory

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Advanced degree preferred (JD, MBA, MPH or PharmD)

Job description

As the Compliance Officer, US, you will lead and advance our U.S. Compliance & Ethics program, ensuring adherence to healthcare laws, regulations, and industry standards while enabling responsible business growth. You will serve as a trusted advisor to senior leaders, embedding compliance into business strategy and fostering a culture of integrity, accountability, and patient-centric decision-making.

This role combines strategic leadership with hands-on execution, partnering closely with U.S. and global stakeholders to drive an effective, aligned compliance program in a dynamic, highly regulated environment.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead the design, implementation, and continuous evolution of the U.S. compliance program, including policies, procedures, and controls, ensuring alignment with global frameworks while addressing U.S.-specific regulatory requirements
• Review, and implement (where possible) technology-enabled tools to improve program efficiency and effectiveness, including AI-driving monitoring tools and data analytics to enhance risk detection
• Provide strategic compliance guidance to Commercial, Medical Affairs, Market Access, Regulatory, and other functional teams
• Conduct compliance risk assessments and develop mitigation strategies across key risk areas
• Oversee compliance training, monitoring, and auditing activities to ensure ongoing effectiveness and undertake compliance risk assessments
• Partner with Legal to manage internal investigations, issue resolution, and remediation efforts
• Support product launches and business initiatives with proactive compliance guidance
• Lead responses to audits, regulatory inspections, and government inquiries
• Build, lead, and develop a high-performing compliance team
• Serve as a key influencer to senior leadership, helping shape compliance strategy and culture
• Champion and embed a culture of integrity, accountability, and patient-centric decision-making across the U.S. organization, influencing behaviors at all levels of the business
• Adapt and operationalize global compliance policies, training, and communications to align with U.S. regulatory requirements and evolving business needs
• Implement KPIs, create dashboards and regular reports to senior and global leadership
• Serve as a strategic and trusted advisor to senior business leaders, providing pragmatic compliance guidance that effectively balances risk management with business enablement

QUALIFICATIONS, CAREER EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

A combination of relevant education and applicable job experience will be considered,

• Bachelor’s degree in Law, Finance, Business, or related field required; advanced degree strongly preferred (JD, MBA, MPH or PharmD).
• Certified Compliance & Ethics Professional (CCEP) or equivalent preferred; additional certifications (e.g., CHC, CIA) a plus
• Deep knowledge of pharmaceutical-related regulations (e.g., Anti-Kickback Statute, False Claims Act, FDA promotional regulations, Sunshine Act / Open Payments and state transparency laws, Medicaid Drug Rebate Program and 340B considerations)
• Demonstrated expertise in enterprise risk management, corporate compliance program requirements (incl., OIG expectation, DOJ guidance, scientific exchange vs. promotional boundaries, field force compliance and monitoring frameworks), and regulatory governance
• Familiarity with HIPAA and patient data considerations, contracting and FMV principles
• Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills with ability to influence executive levels
• Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities
• Proven ability to translate complex regulatory requirements into practical business controls and policies
• High degree of integrity, sound judgment, and commitment to ethical standards
• 8-10 Years of progressive experience in compliance, legal, risk, or audit within complex, highly regulated environments
• Proven track record designing, implementing, and scaling enterprise-wide compliance programs and frameworks
• Experience partnering with business leaders to embed compliance into strategic decision-making and operations
• Demonstrated success managing regulatory examinations, audits, and remediation initiatives
• Experience leading investigations, managing compliance risk assessments, and overseeing corrective action plans
• History of building and leading high-performing compliance and/or risk teams
• Ability to anticipate regulatory trends and proactively adapt compliance strategies to evolving requirements
• Expertise developing training, awareness programs, and initiatives that promote a strong culture of ethics and compliance
• Experience interfacing with regulators, external counsel, and internal audit functions at a senior level
• Demonstrated ability to leverage data analytics and technology to enhance compliance monitoring and reporting

ETHICS AND COMPLIANCE

• Demonstrates the highest level of ethics, integrity, trust while acting with courage and candor.
• High accountability for your actions and results and ability to ensure a high level of commitment to the success of the organization, your peers and customers.
• Operates in compliance with all applicable regulations and professional standards at all times.