Healthcare Compliance Counsel

Position Overview

Assist in managing the company’s compliance program, including policies and procedures, HCP interactions, Third Party Management, and other responsibilities as assigned. Assist the Deputy Chief Compliance Officer in enhancing the global compliance program, coordinating with the various regions, and driving consistency around the world. Job duties:
  • Responsible for assisting the Deputy Chief Compliance Officer in the global compliance program design, enhancement, and execution, including:
    • Drafting policies and procedures as needed to comply with the DOJ and other applicable guidelines in line with MV business strategy.
    • Defining a risk-based training plan, developing interactive content, and delivering training to various audiences in various format.
    • Managing the compliance communication plan (e.g., compliance newsletters, integrity day, communication campaigns, etc.), and identifying, solving, and/or escalating legal compliance risks, and enforcement.
  • Perform compliance risk assessment consistent with the organization risk program and applicable policies, identify remedial actions, and continuously improve the program based on the risk assessment findings.
  • Responsible for managing and monitoring the organization third party management program. Prepare global analytics to distribute to leadership and identify areas of enhancements.
  • Support the development of a global distributors management program to specifically address risks posed by distributors operating in high-risk jurisdictions.
  • Collaborate with and advise the commercial organization and the Global Medical Affairs function to ensure the HCP interaction and engagement framework are complied with and continuously improved to serve the clinical and business needs.
  • Act as a partner to the business and provide compliance advice to all levels of associates and management with respect to ethics and compliance issues to facilitate compliance with MV healthcare related compliance statutes and codes of conduct, including Anti-Kickback Statute and False Claim Act, and support international compliance efforts in line with the FCPA and anti-bribery enforcement.
  • Monitor compliance updates within the scope of responsibilities, benchmarking within industry, and proposing options on compliance with the same to the Deputy Chief Compliance Officer and other internal clients as appropriate.
  • Complete special projects as assigned.
  • Comply with applicable Laws and Regulations, adhere to Quality Management System processes and requirements as well as demonstrate Ethics and Integrity in all matters and at all levels throughout the organization.
  • Perform additional duties as assigned.

Job Details

    1. J.D. from an accredited law school; member of California state bar.
    2. Minimum six (6) years of related progressive responsibilities and/or compliance leadership.
    3. Compliance certification(s) required.
    4. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including facilitation and presentation skills.
    5. Ability to perform assignments with skill, knowledge, and a high degree of independence.
    6. Proficient with MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams.
    Desired Qualifications
    1. Minimum five (5) to ten (10) years of compliance and/or legal experience in a relevant law firm or corporate setting; medical device, pharmaceutical or other healthcare-related experience in a compliance role preferred.
    2. A self-starter who can function in an individual contributor role as well as in the capacity of counselor to others.
    3. Proven successful project management skills.
    4. Team player that can implement compliant solutions to business needs.
    5. Ability to develop relationships and leverage them to influence change.
    6. Ability to support and solicit input from team members at all levels within the organization.
    7. Excellent documentation and interpersonal relationship skills including negotiating and relationship management necessary to drive achievement of objectives.
    8. Expert understanding of procedures while looking beyond existing methodologies and own discipline to define and resolve complex problems with a focus on continuous improvement.
    9. Ability to develop and integrate metrics into the projects and operations that clearly explain the compliance “why” to the business.
    10. Expert knowledge of Industry Code requirements.
    11. Substantial decision-making ability, with a focus on helping the company achieve its strategic business objectives while managing the legal risks involved.