Senior Director, Senior Compliance Counsel

The Senior Compliance Counsel serves as the deputy functional leader for the ED, CPO, and supports the ED, CPO in providing enterprise-level strategic advice and guidance to Vice President and US Chief Compliance Officer.

The Senior Compliance Counsel leads the Compliance Counsel team and interfaces with senior leaders on a host of matters. For example, the Senior Compliance Counsel :

Provides continuous fraud and abuse risk mitigation advice and guidance to multiple R&D and Commercial functions.

Leads Compliance Counsel activities, regularly liaising with R&D and Commercial colleagues at all levels of seniority.

Demonstrates excellent business insight and is collaborative with all stakeholders.

Leads as the Compliance Counsel voice in communicating proposed changes to the business and finding compliant and operationally feasible solutions.

Demonstrates adeptness at foreseeing emerging issues and possible external changes that impact Otsukas business and finding creative ways to address them and implement changes.

The Senior Compliance Counsel directly supervises the compliance attorneys responsible for providing corporate compliance guidance and training across Otsuka therapeutic areas.

Travel is expected approximately 10% of the time.

Qualifications / Required

Knowledge / Experience and Skills :

In-depth knowledge of laws (e.g., FD&C, Anti-kickback statute, False Claims Act, Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, PDMA, FDAAA, HIPAA, state laws), regulations, industry guidance and best practices.

Excellent interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills.

Ability to fully engage various audiences.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office.

7+ years of combined relevant experience as : (1) an in-house attorney at a pharmaceutical or medical device company, and / or (2) a law firm attorney in a life sciences or healthcare practice group, or in a related litigation practice group.

Demonstrated professional experience as a people leader.

Educational Qualifications

BS / BA degree

JD required

Licensed to practice law in at least one US jurisdiction.