Compliance Specialist - III

AllSTEM Connections; United States; Remote; USD 61,992 - 64,747; Full time

Job summary

A leading compliance organization is seeking a candidate to advance its Labor and Human Rights program. This role requires over 5 years of experience in sustainability or compliance, preferably in the pharmaceutical industry. The ideal candidate will implement initiatives, conduct assessments, and collaborate with multiple stakeholders. Strong leadership, project management skills, and proficiency in regulatory frameworks are essential. The position allows for remote work, with occasional meetings near the PA offices.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in sustainability, corporate responsibility, or compliance.
• 5+ years in the pharmaceutical industry.
• Demonstrated familiarity with human rights and ESG regulatory frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Implement refinements to the Labor and Human Rights program.
• Execute Human Rights Impact Assessments and collaborate with stakeholders.
• Conduct supply chain human rights risk assessments.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Research and analytical skills

Communication skills

Sustainability knowledge

Education

BA/BS degree

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Base Pay Range

$45.00/hr - $47.00/hr

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Remote is acceptable. If the final selected candidate happens to be close to our PA offices, it would be nice to meet from time to time.

Job Description

The contractor will join the Company as a member of Ethics and Compliance Organization (ECO), reporting to the Director of Compliance, to advance the Company’s Labor and Human Rights program. The ideal candidate is familiar with the regulatory landscape worldwide, as well as industry and community expectations. This person will execute initiatives under direction, driving outcomes that create value in alignment with our strategic roadmap and establishing best practices. The candidate should have a successful track record of achievement, strong leadership, and business acumen to serve as a trusted partner who collaborates cross-functionally to navigate highly complex and sensitive economic and social issues and to implement appropriate programs that protect the Company’s reputation.

Required Experience and Skills

• BA/BS degree preferred
• 5+ years of experience in any of the following areas: sustainability, corporate responsibility, enterprise risk management, human rights, compliance, or supplier due diligence
• 5+ years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry
• Self-starter with a track record of leading collaborative efforts with cross-functional teams and working effectively at all levels of an organization
• Demonstrated familiarity with key human rights and ESG regulatory frameworks and standards (e.g., EU CSRD, CSDDD, UK Modern Slavery Act, California Transparency in Supply Chains Act, German Supply Chain Due Diligence Act, U.S. Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act, OECD Due Diligence Guidance, UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proven project management skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks and competing priorities
• Superior research and analytical skills
• Proficient in MS Office applications

Primary Responsibilities

• Implement ongoing refinements and enhancements to the Company’s Labor and Human Rights program according to the roadmap.
• Execute Human Rights Impact Assessment (HRIA). Proactively collaborate and facilitate dialogue with internal and external stakeholders and rights-holders to complete HRIAs across our own operations, supply chain, and community.
• Conduct supply chain human rights risk assessment in support of regulatory disclosures. Collaborate with local subsidiaries to meet regulatory reporting requirements.
• Serve as Project Manager for the Human Rights Working Group (HRWG), contributing to deliverables and tracking progress.
• Partner with IT and the HRWG on the design, testing, and deployment of tools and systems to advance the human rights program, including country risk profiles, HRIAs, and social audits.
• Contribute to the development of a storybook to support social audits and inspection readiness.
• Assist in the development and delivery of training programs related to our Business Partner Code of Conduct and human rights awareness.
• Conduct regulatory surveillance on global regulations and best practices. Perform gap analysis and impact assessment.