Director, Compliance

Dyne Tx; Waltham (MA); On-site; USD 200,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

A biotechnology company located in Waltham, MA is seeking a strategic Director of Compliance to guide compliance practices as they prepare for therapy launches. The ideal candidate has over 10 years in healthcare compliance, including significant expertise in U.S. laws, with a collaborative leadership style and strong project management skills. This role is not remote, focused on designing comprehensive compliance programs, conducting risk assessments, and serving as a trusted advisor to leadership.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of professional experience including at least 7+ years in healthcare compliance.
• Deep expertise in U.S. health care laws and therapy launches.
• Experience in a small, rapidly growing biotech or start-up environment.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement a compliance program consistent with laws and regulations.
• Lead risk assessments and develop compliance training for employees.
• Establish compliance as an approachable business partner.

Skills

Healthcare compliance experience

U.S. health care laws knowledge

Exceptional communication skills

Project management skills

Analytical skills

Education

Advanced degree in law or business administration

Job description

Our commitment to people with neuromuscular diseases

Dyne Therapeutics is focused on delivering functional improvement for people living with genetically driven neuromuscular diseases. We are developing therapeutics that target muscle and the central nervous system (CNS) to address the root cause of disease. The company is advancing clinical programs for myotonic dystrophy type 1 (DM1) and Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD), and preclinical programs for facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy (FSHD) and Pompe disease. At Dyne, we are on a mission to deliver functional improvement for individuals, families and communities. Learn more https://www.dyne-tx.com/, and follow us on X, LinkedIn and Facebook.

Role Summary

The Director of Compliance provides compliance guidance on a wide range of commercialization issues as Dyne scales and prepares for the anticipated launch of its first therapies. These topics include HCP and patient engagement, disease‑state education, compliance with FDA regulations, health care fraud and abuse laws, Value & Access matters, patient support programs, data privacy, and various federal and state laws governing the pharmaceutical industry.

The Director of Compliance helps design and implement a global compliance program to ensure that Dyne complies with all applicable laws, regulations, and ethical codes where the company operates. The Director of Compliance works closely with Medical, Commercial, Regulatory Affairs, and G&A colleagues. We seek a strategic, collaborative, solutions‑oriented leader with deep knowledge and experience. Prior rare‑disease and launch experience enables the Director of Compliance to help Dyne navigate the challenges of our first therapy launches.

This role is based in Waltham, MA, without the possibility of being a remote role.

Primary Responsibilities

• Design and implement a comprehensive health care compliance program consistent with all laws, regulations, policies and industry standards.
• Establish and refresh corporate policies, procedures and guidelines to ensure compliant operations across all Commercial, Medical and research activities.
• Lead risk assessments to identify and prioritize compliance risks.
• Develop and deliver risk-based compliance training for employees.
• Develop and implement auditing & monitoring plans and related dashboards.
• Lead confidential, thorough investigations into potential violations.
• Establish Compliance as an approachable, knowledgeable, practical, helpful, solutions-oriented business partner.
• Collaborate closely with the Franchise Counsel to align on consistent, actionable legal and compliance solutions.
• Champion Dyne’s core values and culture of integrity.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership and cross‑functional teams on business and compliance strategies.
• Perform additional duties as required.

Education, Experience, and Skills Requirements

• Advanced degree in law, business administration or related field.
• 10+ years of overall professional experience, including at least 7+ years of healthcare compliance experience, ideally within a global rare disease biotechnology company.
• Deep expertise in U.S. health care laws, federal health care programs, and therapy launches.
• Strong understanding of PhRMA Code, Anti‑Kickback Statute, False Claims Act, data privacy, and transparency laws.
• Experience supporting compliant patient engagement, HCP engagement, scientific exchange, and innovative patient support programs.
• Proven success advising cross‑functional teams (Medical, Commercial, Regulatory, Technical Operations, and G&A) on complex, time‑sensitive matters.
• Skilled at balancing strategic compliance guidance with practical business judgment in fast‑paced, evolving environments.
• Exceptional communication, analytical, and project management skills with attention to detail and execution excellence.
• Collaborative leadership style and enterprise mindset that reinforces organizational culture and values.
• Experience thriving in a small, rapidly growing biotech or start‑up environment with a solutions‑oriented approach.

MA Pay Range

$200,000 — $240,000 USD

The pay range reflects the base pay range Dyne reasonably expects to pay for this role at the time of posting. Individual compensation depends on factors such as education, experience, job‑related knowledge, and demonstrated skills.

The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the principles functions for this job, the level of knowledge and skill typically required, and the scope of responsibility, but should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned, including work in other functional areas to cover absences or relief, to equalize peak work periods or otherwise balance workload.

Dyne Therapeutics is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of age, color, disability, gender, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any classification protected by federal, state, or local law.