Senior Compliance Investigator - CDD, SOM & DEA (Remote)

Morris & Dickson Co.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

HSA/FSA

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Fitness Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

401K with company match

Job summary

Morris & Dickson Co. is seeking a Senior Compliance Specialist to strengthen the controlled substances program, conducting CDD, SOM, and KYC activities, evaluating risk, and supporting regulatory compliance within a fast-paced distribution environment.

The role involves on-site visits, remote coordination with pharmacy customers, and travel up to 50% during peak periods; candidates based in or near Houston, TX are preferred. Strong investigative, analytic and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in regulatory compliance, investigations, pharmacy operations, law enforcement, or a related field.
• Prior experience as a DEA investigator, State Board of Pharmacy investigator, regulatory investigator, or pharmaceutical compliance professional is highly preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• Working knowledge of DEA regulations, controlled substance compliance, or pharmaceutical distribution preferred.
• Excellent investigative, analytical, and critical thinking skills with the ability to evaluate complex information from multiple sources.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to build relationships with pharmacy customers and other stakeholders.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple investigations, customer interactions, and priorities simultaneously.
• High level of integrity, sound judgment, discretion, and attention to detail when handling sensitive information.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 applications, including Excel, Word, Outlook, and Teams, with the ability to learn specialized compliance systems.
• Willingness to travel approximately 25 to 50% during peak periods for customer site visits and compliance activities.

Responsibilities

• Conduct Customer Due Diligence (CDD) reviews and Know Your Customer (KYC) evaluations for current and prospective pharmacy customers.
• Perform on-site customer visits to assess compliance practices, validate business operations, and support ongoing regulatory obligations.
• Investigate suspicious order activity by analyzing customer purchasing patterns, reviewing supporting documentation, and making risk-based recommendations, including complex or escalated compliance matters, in accordance with company policy and regulatory requirements.
• Partner with pharmacists and pharmacy personnel to gather information, resolve compliance questions, and support investigative findings.
• Maintain accurate, organized documentation of investigations, customer interactions, and site visits to support regulatory readiness.
• Monitor Suspicious Order Monitoring (SOM) activity, regulatory reporting, and customer accounts to identify diversion risks, evaluate system effectiveness, and ensure compliance with DEA and applicable state requirements.
• Evaluate information from internal and external sources, including regulatory and public records, to support customer risk assessments and compliance decisions.
• Contribute to continuous improvement by enhancing compliance processes, SOPs, reporting, and operational practices.
• Stay current on evolving DEA regulations, industry guidance, and compliance best practices.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Investigations

DEA regulations

Pharmacy operations

Analytical thinking

Communication

Travel readiness

Microsoft 365

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft 365

Job description

Morris & Dickson Co. is seeking a Senior Compliance Specialist to strengthen the controlled substances program, conducting CDD, SOM, and KYC activities, evaluating risk, and supporting regulatory compliance within a fast-paced distribution environment.

The role involves on-site visits, remote coordination with pharmacy customers, and travel up to 50% during peak periods; candidates based in or near Houston, TX are preferred. Strong investigative, analytic and communication skills are essential.