Job Description

The Compliance Lead will lead the building, implementation, and enhancement of the Compliance program in the UK, with a focus on compliance with the UK Bribery Act and U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA). The Compliance Lead will act as the strategic partner to the Executive Management Team for UK operations but will also work closely with the International Compliance Team on the development of the Compliance program.

This Ethics and Compliance Lead is part time, one day a week to be spent in the London office.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensure operations in UK are conducted in compliance with applicable laws and regulations, with a focus on all applicable anti-corruption and anti-bribery laws
• Primary responsibility for driving the roll-out of the Compliance program in its newly acquired UK operations; as needed, support for M&A anti-corruption compliance and integration for any additional future transactions
• Drive the development, implementation, and enforcement of the International Compliance Program activities for operations in the UK based on global compliance strategies and priorities; collaborate on International compliance initiatives, together with the rest of the International Compliance Team; actively participate in International Compliance Team activities, including by creating and delivering presentations as appropriate
• Serve as a strategic partner to the executive management teams in UK in identifying and evaluating business and compliance risks, particularly based on applicable laws in UK, regulations and industry codes, and implementing processes to mitigate these risks, in close consultation with the Chief Compliance Officer & Director of Compliance for the company; maintain awareness and knowledge of the compliance landscape in UK, including government policies and regulations regarding healthcare, and other initiatives that may impact the compliance program
• Increase compliance awareness of UK Executive Team and of all teammates; lead and manage compliance training initiatives in UK
• Establish effective relationships within the Compliance Team and across multi-functional groups; actively advise, consult and work with local leadership and members of other teams, including Legal, Finance, Internal Audit, and People Services (Human Resources) to identify and address compliance issues and emerging risk areas
• Manage third-party vendor due diligence process in UK; review and approve business courtesies, corporate contributions, and other transactions of interest according to policies and procedures
• Conduct basic monitoring activities, including audits of adherence with key compliance policies and procedures
• Conduct and document internal investigations in UK and related remediation activities as appropriate; manage compliance audits of business processes and related matters in UK
• Oversee all aspects of compliance program documentation in UK, including updating of policies and procedures
• Build and deliver oral and written presentations to higher management to assist decision-making on strategic matters
• Be the "budget manager" for all compliance-related UK expenses
• Assist in other projects as requested or assigned

Join a leading healthcare business in an Ethics and Compliance role |A rare opportunity to secure a part-time, flexible position

This Ethics and Compliance Lead is part time, one day a week to be spent in the London office.

Requirements:

• Hands-on experience in compliance, including anti-corruption (Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and UK Bribery Act) and/or health regulatory compliance; background in audit, forensic accounting or law preferred
• Knowledge and understanding of regulatory environment in UK
• Experience in managing outside counsel and other external consultants useful
• The following are preferred: international experience; relevant work experience in the healthcare or pharmaceutical industry; relevant experience with a publicly listed, US-based multinational business
• Demonstrated ability to effectively produce a high quality of work and to initiate the completion of extensive multiple tasks in a fast-paced, ever-changing and evolving work environment
• Demonstrated multi-cultural, interpersonal and communication skills
• Advanced computer skills and proficiency in MS Office suite

This Ethics and Compliance Lead is part time and sits with an international Fortune\xc2\xa9 500 company that is a market leading, patient focused healthcare provider. The company has presence in eleven countries across the World.

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This is a part time role, approximately 20-25 hours per week

Michael Page