Associate Director Compliance Business Partner Pain Field Force West (Remote)

Associate Director, Compliance Business Partner Us Pain Field Force

Vertex is a transformative biotechnology company that creates new possibilities in medicine to transform diseases and improve people's lives. The company currently has approved products in cystic fibrosis, acute pain, sickle cell disease, and beta thalassemia. It has also developed a deep pipeline, investing billions of dollars into R&D over the past two decades.

Vertex is seeking an experienced Compliance professional to join its Office of Business Integrity & Ethics (OBIE) as Associate Director, Compliance Business Partner US Pain Field Force.

OBIE is responsible for the development, implementation, oversight, and continuous improvement of Vertex's Global Compliance program. This includes defining standards via policies and procedures, creating and implementing training and communications, conducting auditing and monitoring and other assurance activities, facilitating internal reporting, discretely and professionally conducting Compliance-related investigations, and keeping the CEO, the Executive Committee, and the Board of Directors informed on Compliance matters. OBIE serves as the go-to experts for Vertex employees and external stakeholders on issues relating to Vertex's Compliance program and Code of Conduct globally.

The Business Partner is a remote role that provides dedicated support to the Pain Business Unit Field Force West Region in the US and supports key OBIE departmental initiatives, projects, and needs. This will involve serving as the Compliance representative on cross-functional teams, supporting new product planning and launches, and leading project-based activities. The Business Partner will collaborate with the Training and Communications team on regular communications as well as substantive trainings on Compliance policies and procedures and will support auditing and monitoring activities by the OBIE Assurance team.

This role supports and reports to the Executive Director, Senior OBIE Business Partner Global / North America, collaborates closely with the OBIE Business Partner for the Pain Business Unit, and works closely with OBIE Global, North America, and International colleagues to implement and continuously improve our Compliance program. The Business Partner must have strong, demonstrated knowledge of pharmaceutical industry laws and regulations, including the Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, Anti-Kickback Statute, False Claims Act, and the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and experience working for biotechnology / pharmaceutical companies on these issues. Additionally, the Business Partner will work collaboratively with colleagues in OBIE, Legal, and the business to drive a culture of ethics and integrity across Vertex's global organization.

If you thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced, hands-on, and team-oriented environment where you can have a big impact on patients in need, their communities, and our organization, we'd love to speak with you!

Job Summary

• Based in the US as a remote role, advise the US Pain Field Force West Region on initiatives in a way that advances the company's strategy while identifying and mitigating risk and protecting the company's integrity and reputation.
• Provide timely, practical, and effective oversight, guidance, and direction for business colleagues and identify areas where Compliance input and attention are required.
• Serve as the Compliance representative on cross-functional teams, providing strategic and tactical guidance and advice on projects and initiatives to drive fact- and risk-based decision making.
• Conduct field rides with sales representatives and field leadership to ensure compliant tactical execution and provide coaching and training as necessary.
• Collaborate with the OBIE Training and Communications team on substantive trainings and regular communications on Compliance policies, procedures, and areas of risk.
• Maintain a high level of knowledge of current and emerging laws, regulations, codes, and recent enforcement actions across the US and inform and educate business colleagues with tailored communications and trainings.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships and collaborate frequently with Legal, Human Resources, Internal Audit, and colleagues in other functional areas both in and outside of the US.
• Help to establish standards and implement procedures to ensure the Compliance program is effective and efficient.
• Support continuous improvement of the Global Compliance program.

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