VP Risk and Compliance

Signant Health; Center Square (PA); Presencial; USD 180.000 - 240.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Signant Health is seeking an accomplished VP of Risk & Compliance to lead and evolve a global compliance program. You will champion a strong culture of ethics and accountability, ensure employee understanding of responsibilities, and collaborate with executive leadership and the Board.

You will oversee risk, ESG, privacy, information security, policy governance, and client audits, including acting as the organization’s DPO and guiding safeguards across the company’s operations worldwide.

Formación

• Must be familiar with compliance standards for the industry
• Must have extensive knowledge of strategies to build up preventative measures against potential losses
• Must have proven leadership and management abilities
• Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Must possess knowledge of privacy, information security, GRC, policy/process governance, compliance, audits, quality management, ERM, and ESG
• Must have strong interpersonal skills to manage large teams
• Must be a problem solver and risk taker

Responsabilidades

• Identify threats to financial, operational, and reputational stability of the company
• Provide oversight related to Governance, Risk, and Compliance remit
• Oversee all documentation related to risk assessments and SOP reviews
• Serve as Senior Leader sponsor of the overall Quality Management function
• Maintain strong understanding of global privacy regulations and laws
• Perform duties as registered Data Protection Officer
• Develop a culture of compliance across the organization
• Lead and build a global team to implement the global compliance program
• Develop, revise, and update policies to ensure compliance with laws and guidelines
• Educate the organization on compliance responsibilities and policies
• Oversee monitoring and auditing of adherence to policies; develop corrective action plans
• Investigate violations and coordinate investigations; communicate findings to leadership and Board

Conocimientos

Compliance leadership

Policy governance

Privacy & data protection

Information security

ERM

Audits

GRC

Team management

Communication skills

Educación

Bachelor's degree in accounting, business administration, finance, or risk/operations management

MBA or law degree recommended

Descripción del empleo

About Signant Health

At Signant Health, we help bring life-changing treatments to patients faster. We are a global evidence generation company that supports clinical trials with smart technology, scientific expertise, and hands-on operational support — so better data leads to better decisions in healthcare. We embrace AI and advanced technologies to enhance every aspect of what we do, from data analysis to operational efficiency.

About Signant Health

At Signant Health, we help bring life-changing treatments to patients faster. We are a global evidence generation company that supports clinical trials with smart technology, scientific expertise, and hands-on operational support — so better data leads to better decisions in healthcare. We embrace AI and advanced technologies to enhance every aspect of what we do, from data analysis to operational efficiency.

Our teams work at the intersection of science, technology, and patient experience, delivering digital solutions powered by AI innovation that make clinical trials more efficient, more accurate, and more accessible around the world. Trusted by leading pharmaceutical companies and CROs, our platforms and services support studies across more than 90 countries and have contributed to hundreds of new drug approvals.

If you are motivated by meaningful work, global impact, and innovation in clinical research and digital health — including the opportunity to work with cutting-edge AI technologies — you will find purpose and opportunity at Signant Health.

About The Role

The VP of Risk & Compliance will continue to implement and enhance an effective global compliance program, serving as the primary individual responsible for continuing to inspire a strong compliance culture at Signant, assuring employee understanding of their responsibilities and adherence to the Company’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures, with effective global training around the world. The VP will report jointly to the Company’s Chief Legal and Compliance Officer and to the Board of Directors. You will participate in the company’s ERM working group and regularly meet with the ELT and other members of the senior management team on the effectiveness of the Company’s compliance programs and specific compliance matters.

The VP of Risk & Compliance serves with the other managers and executives in the organization and oversees much of the compliance, risk, ESG, privacy, information security, policy/process governance, quality management, corporate metrics, and client audit functions in the company. This includes, but is not limited to, serving as the organization’s registered Data Protection Officer.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Identifies potential threats to the financial, operational, and reputational stability of the company.
• Provides oversight and guidance as it relates to the Governance, Risk, and Compliance remit.
• Oversees all documentation related to risk assessments and reviews of standard operating procedures.
• Serves as Senior Leader sponsor of the overall Quality Management function.
• Maintains a strong understanding of global privacy regulations and laws.
• Performs duties as expected of a registered Data Protection Officer.
• Partners with senior leadership to maintain and further develop throughout the organization a strong culture of compliance, including personal accountability and quality at all levels.
• Leads and continues to build a global team to implement and enhance an effective global compliance program, including implementing measures to prevent, detect, and correct illegal, unethical, or improper conduct.
• Continues to develop, revise, and update appropriate policies to ensure compliance with applicable laws, including, specifically, clinical trial, data privacy (e.g., HIPAA and EU data privacy), transparency, anti-corruption/anti-bribery, antitrust/competition, and anti-fraud, as well as global regulatory authority guidance for companies that support the clinical trial space (such as GxP guidelines).
• Educates the organization to ensure understanding of employee responsibilities and compliance issues, related policies, and procedures.
• Oversees testing and follow-up on matters reported through the company’s global Helpline, and oversees an effective program for routine monitoring and auditing of adherence to corporate compliance policies and procedures; identifies potential areas of compliance vulnerability and risk and opportunities for enhanced training; and develops and implements corrective action plans as necessary.
• Investigates allegations of violations of policy or misconduct; conducts/coordinates investigations; and communicates findings to the appropriate executive leadership and Board Committee, as necessary.

Knowledge, Skills & Attributes

Essential:

• Must be familiar with compliance standards for the industry
• Must have extensive knowledge of strategies to build up preventative measures against potential losses
• Must be a proven leader and manager, able to take charge and act assertively without guidance
• Must have excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Must possess knowledge of privacy, information security, GRC, policy/process governance, compliance, audits, quality management, ERM, and ESG
• Must have strong interpersonal skills to manage large teams
• Must be both a problem solver and a risk taker

Desirable:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business administration, finance, or risk/operations management
• Master of Business Administration or law degree recommended
• Must have at least 12 years of related experience

Why Signant Health?

At Signant Health, your work has real impact. Everything we build, support, and deliver helps advance clinical research and bring new treatments to patients faster — improving lives around the world. Our teams combine science, technology, and operational expertise to solve complex clinical trial challenges, and every role contributes to that mission.

We offer a collaborative, global environment where you can grow your career while working alongside experts across clinical, technology, data, and operations, with opportunities to learn, take ownership, and drive meaningful innovation — not just maintain the status quo.

If you are looking for purpose-driven work, smart colleagues, and the opportunity to help shape the future of clinical research and digital health, Signant Health is the place to do it.

At Signant Health, accepting difference isn't enough — we celebrate it, we support it, and we nurture it for the benefit of our team members, our clients, and our community. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer, committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or veteran status. Prior to their start date, all new hires are required to be verified through a thorough background check and identity verification to confirm eligibility for employment.

Unsolicited resumes submitted by agencies or third-party recruiters directly to hiring managers or any Signant Health employee will not be considered and will not obligate Signant Health to any fees or terms associated with the submission.