Job Description
We partner with the business to ensure we maintain our company’s values and high ethical standards, comply with the law, protect our people, and enhance our reputation. We strive to foster an environment that is inspiring, supportive, and diverse.
As a key member of the Human Health (HH) Ethics and Compliance Leadership Team, the Executive Director serves as a trusted partner and active participant in the strategic and tactical business decisions of the Sales and Marketing organizations for various business units, as well as several enterprise support teams, and is tasked with understanding the legal and practical implications of the Global Human Health (GHH) Compliance Plan.
The Executive Director demonstrates and is recognized for having both subject matter expertise in the relevant guidance, policies, codes, and regulations, as well as a thorough understanding of HH business needs, strategic objectives, and operational practices. The Executive Director applies this expertise in advising and counseling clients on new issues and assisting in the assessment and implementation of new activities.
Primary Responsibilities:
Understanding the legal and practical implications of the HH – US Compliance Plan.
Plan, draft and finalize executive-ready reports and presentations addressing compliance activities, risks and remediation activities, including assessments of risks and strategic decisions related thereto.
Presentations to Senior Management on a variety of compliance matters.
Compliance support to Sales, Marketing, and enterprise support organizations and the compliance point for leader of those organizations.
Counseling commercial leaders in the brand, customer marketing, and commercial support functions in the management of the risks inherent in their business operations and in embedding compliance into the culture of a healthy and engaged organization.
Leading the assigned team in the pro-active support of their clients’ effective execution of business practices by partnering with them in setting and consulting on policies, promoting compliant behaviors, supporting corrective action, and maintaining appropriate documentation.
Overseeing compliance advice regarding specified activities related to approved products and therapeutic areas.
Encouraging and guiding the team’s close collaboration with therapeutic-area-aligned Commercial Compliance Officers, Region and Country Compliance Officers, the HH Ethics and Compliance team, and COE client areas to ensure effective development and implementation of HQ-driven and cross-regional marketing and scientific leadership practices.
Working to build strong teams and talent within the compliance organization.
Education:
BA/BS required; advanced degree in business, law or policy preferred
Required Experience and Skills:
15+ years legal experience (5+ years pharmaceutical industry) or 15+ years of business experience (5+ years pharmaceutical industry)
Strong written and oral communications skills
Knowledge and understanding of laws, regulations, and policies guiding the conduct of business practices within Human Health and the pharmaceutical industry
Strong leadership skills, ability to build collaborative relationships with stakeholders
Familiarity with Sales, Medical Affairs, and Marketing organizations and activities
Experience with the development or execution of written policies and guidance
Presentation experience in individual or group situations
Demonstrated ability to successfully negotiate and work with senior leaders, Office of General Counsel and external regulatory agencies
Ability to problem-solve complex issues
Ability to apply knowledge to real world situations
Ability to translate and communicate complex concepts clearly
Strong judgment and decision-making skills related to compliance related topics
Experience leading and developing teams
Required Skills:
Accountability, Accountability, Business Communications, Business Decisions, Business Management, Communication, Compliance Analytics, Compliance Program Development, Compliance Reporting, Compliance Reviews, Compliance Support, Cross-Cultural Awareness, Customer Marketing, Detail-Oriented, Exercises Judgment, Financial Compliance, Management Process, Medical Affairs, Partner Relationship Management (PRM), People Leadership, Policy Implementation, Professional Integrity, Regulatory Communications, Regulatory Compliance Consulting, Regulatory Strategy Development {+ 4 more}Preferred Skills:
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The salary range for this role is
$227,300.00 - $357,900.00This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee’s position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, government requirements, and business or organizational needs.
The successful candidate will be eligible for annual bonus and long-term incentive, if applicable.
We offer a comprehensive package of benefits. Available benefits include medical, dental, vision healthcare and other insurance benefits (for employee and family), retirement benefits, including 401(k), paid holidays, vacation, and compassionate and sick days. More information about benefits is available at https://jobs.merck.com/us/en/compensation-and-benefits.
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