Director of Compliance

Confidential; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 220,000 - 340,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential is seeking a Senior Vice President, Head of Compliance to lead the development and enhancement of its compliance program. This role partners with the commercial organization to identify and address compliance risks while aligning with laws, industry standards, and internal policies.

The ideal candidate brings 10+ years of legal/compliance experience in biopharma or life sciences, with a track record of building compliance capabilities in smaller organizations and working closely

Qualifications

• 10+ years of legal or compliance experience in pharma/biotech or life sciences.
• Experience building or scaling compliance programs in small-to-mid sized organizations.
• Strong knowledge of healthcare laws and regulations at federal and state levels.
• Proven ability to partner with senior leadership and the Board to drive compliance.

Responsibilities

• Establish and implement company-wide compliance standards, policies, and procedures.
• Lead training, monitoring, and auditing activities to ensure ongoing compliance.
• Oversee investigations and corrective actions to address compliance issues.
• Manage strategic risk and foster a culture of integrity and compliance across the business.

Skills

Healthcare compliance

Leadership

Policy development

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Senior Vice President, Head of Compliance

About the Company Late-stage clinical biopharmaceutical company Industry Biotechnology Type Public Company Founded 2019 Employees 51-200

About the Role

The Company is seeking a Senior Vice President, Head of Compliance to lead the development and enhancement of its compliance program. This critical role involves ensuring that the company operates in accordance with all relevant laws, industry requirements, and internal policies. The successful candidate will be a strategic partner to the commercial organization, engaging in the early stages of commercial strategy development to identify and address compliance risks. Key responsibilities include establishing and implementing compliance standards, policies, and procedures, as well as leading training, monitoring, and auditing activities. The role also encompasses strategic risk management, investigations, and corrective actions, with a focus on fostering a culture of compliance and integrity. Applicants for the SVP, Head of Compliance position at the company should have a minimum of 10 years' of legal and/or compliance experience in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or life sciences industry, with a strong preference for those who have built or scaled compliance capabilities within a small to mid-sized organization. The ideal candidate will have extensive knowledge of healthcare compliance, including federal and state laws and regulations, and a proven track record in developing and overseeing effective compliance programs. Strong interpersonal, communication, and influencing skills are essential, as is the ability to work closely with senior leadership and the Board. The role requires a pragmatic, business-minded approach to compliance, with the ability to balance the independence of the compliance function with the need for close collaboration with the business.

Hiring Manager Title Chief Legal Officer Functions Legal

• Legal