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

mdjobboard; Houston (TX); Remote; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401K Savings Plan with a company match

Paid Time Off

HSA/HRA and FSA reimbursement accounts

Job summary

Morris & Dickson Co. is seeking a Senior Compliance Specialist to strengthen its controlled substance compliance program across customer due diligence, suspicious order monitoring, and KYC activities.

The role involves evaluating customer risk, conducting investigations, and supporting regulatory compliance with a focus on DEA regulations. Remote with travel; candidates in the Houston, TX area are strongly preferred.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in regulatory compliance, investigations, pharmacy operations, law enforcement, or a related field.
• 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.

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

Pharmacy operations

DEA regulations

Risk assessment

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft 365

Excel

Word

Outlook

Teams

Job description

Morris & Dickson Co. is seeking a Senior Compliance Specialist to strengthen its controlled substance compliance program across customer due diligence, suspicious order monitoring, and KYC activities.

The role involves evaluating customer risk, conducting investigations, and supporting regulatory compliance with a focus on DEA regulations. Remote with travel; candidates in the Houston, TX area are strongly preferred.