Senior Director – Ethics and Compliance Internal Investigations – ICH/Europe

At Lilly, we unite caring with discovery to make life better for people around the world. We are a global healthcare leader headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana. Our employees around the world work to discover and bring life-changing medicines to those who need them, improve the understanding and management of disease, and give back to our communities through philanthropy and volunteerism. We give our best effort to our work, and we put people first. We’re looking for people who are determined to make life better for people around the world.

Organization Overview:

At Lilly, we serve an extraordinary purpose. We make a difference for people around the globe by discovering, developing and delivering medicines that help them live longer, healthier, more active lives. Not only do we deliver breakthrough medications, but you also can count on us to develop creative solutions to support communities through philanthropy and volunteerism.

Lilly Ethics and Compliance is committed to helping the company deliver high performance with high integrity.  The Senior Director – Ethics and Compliance Investigations – Intercontinental Hub and Europe will be responsible for conducting complex compliance-related investigations across Europe and Intercontinental Hub countries.

Responsibilities: 

This position reports to the Associate Vice President – Ethics and Compliance Internal Investigations and is responsible for leading & conducting complex investigations into potential violations of company policies on a global scale. This role requires strong analytical skills, sound judgment, and the ability to operate independently in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.  

• Lead and manage complex investigations into potential violations of company policies
• Develop and execute strategy for investigative plans, including conducting interviews, collecting and analyzing evidence
• Prepare detailed investigation reports with findings, conclusions, and recommendations for corrective actions
• Lead the presentation of investigations outcomes to senior management and actively guide the implementation of recommended solutions and corrective actions
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Legal, HR, and other departments to support compliance efforts
• Maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion
• Stay current on relevant laws, regulations, best practices in compliance investigations

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent
• Law degree, Certified Fraud Examiner, Internal Audit, or other equivalent experience required
• Minimum of 5 years of experience conducting complex investigations in a legal, compliance, or regulatory environment
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally, as required
• English language professional proficiency (verbal and written)

Additional Skills/Preferences

• 5+ years of experience working in the pharmaceutical or biotech industry or a similarly highly regulated industry
• Global experience conducting complex investigations
• Experience with GRC tools or other similar technology platforms
• Exceptional analytical, investigative, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to handle multiple investigations simultaneously
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to interact with individuals at all levels of the organization
• Proven track record of handling sensitive and confidential matters with discretion and maintaining composure under pressure.
• High ethical standards and integrity

Additional Information

• ~30% Travel
• Office based
• Qualified candidates must be located/authorized to work in Switzerland

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