Head of Compliance, United States Oncology Business Unit
About the role
Accountabilities
US OBU Leadership
Team Leadership
Simplification, Data and Digital
Compliance Programme Delivery
Governance and Committees
Trusted Partner and Influence
Policy and Training Evolution
Objectives and Assurance
Risk Management
Enterprise Collaboration
Essential Skills/Experience
- Senior professional with an advanced degree and working experience in compliance, law, accountancy or business consultancy
- Minimum of 10 years' working experience in the pharmaceutical industry, with strong familiarity with fast-paced commercial environments
- Proven success leading teams in large, multicultural pharmaceutical commercial organisations
- In-depth knowledge and understanding of pharmaceutical marketing and sales interactions with all customer types
- Deep knowledge of the US healthcare compliance legal framework (e.g. FCA, AKS, FDCA, HIPAA, SOX) and other relevant corporate governance, healthcare regulations, laws and standards, including US-specific healthcare fraud and abuse regulations
- Strong business fluency, with the ability to influence senior leaders and exercise sound compliance judgement
- Data and AI literacy, with an understanding of how these will shape the business and the Compliance programme
- Excellent analytical, written and oral communication skills in English
- Strong collaborative, partnering and interpersonal skills, with a proactive mindset and a pragmatic, solutions-oriented approach
- Strong ability to work independently and manage ambiguity in a fast-paced, sophisticated working environment
- Uncompromising ethical standards, honesty, absolute discretion and confidence in exercising independent judgement
Desirable Skills/Experience
- Juris Doctor, MBA or equivalent advanced legal, compliance or business degree
- Professional certifications such as CCEP, CHC, CIA, CISA or privacy credentials (e.g. CIPP/US)
- Experience leading compliance-by-design initiatives and deploying digital monitoring or analytics in commercial settings
- Direct experience supporting oncology or specialty therapeutics, including field and patient support models
- Experience of commercial systems transformation from a compliance perspective
- Demonstrated success influencing senior leaders in complex, matrixed, multicultural organisations
- Experience engaging with external stakeholders, such as industry associations or policy forums, to shape good-practice standards
- Track record of co-chairing or managing cross-functional compliance committees and driving issue closure
When we put unexpected teams in the same room, we unleash bold thinking with the power to inspire life-changing medicines. In-person working gives us the platform we need to connect, work at pace and challenge perceptions. That is why we work, on average, a minimum of three days per week from the office. But that does not mean we are not flexible. We balance the expectation of being in the office while respecting individual flexibility. This role is based in Gaithersburg, MD, to ensure close partnership with the US Oncology leadership team.
Join a company where your expertise is trusted and your voice shapes how we advance science responsibly. Here, specialists challenge the status quo to find better ways of working, pairing cutting-edge technology with rigorous governance to protect patients and earn stakeholder trust. You will collaborate across disciplines, bring diverse perspectives into the same room to solve problems at speed, and see your leadership translate into real-world impact. We value kindness alongside ambition, and we invest in your growth so you can push boundaries while staying true to a clear ethical north star. Lead the US compliance agenda for a business transforming patients' lives.
Bring your leadership to Gaithersburg and help define what ethical, data-driven growth looks like today. Apply now!
The annual base salary for this position ranges from $183,342.40 - $275,013.60 USD Annually. However, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. In addition, our positions offer a short-term incentive bonus opportunity; eligibility to participate in our equity-based long-term incentive program. Benefits offered included a qualified retirement program [401(k) plan]; paid vacation and holidays; paid leaves; and, health benefits including medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans. Additional details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. If hired, employee will be in an "at-will position" and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.
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