Associate Director, Compliance & Ethics Investigations

Posted:
8/22/2024, 4:52:25 AM

Location(s):
New Jersey, United States

Experience Level(s):
Senior

Field(s):
Legal & Compliance

Workplace Type:
Hybrid

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Summary:

The position is for an Associate Director, Investigator in the Compliance & Ethics organization who will be responsible for conducting professional, prompt and thorough investigations that will range in routine to complex in nature. They will plan, conduct, and manage internal Compliance & Ethics investigations related to reported violations of company policy and law. The subject matters of investigations are broad and may include, for example, sales & marketing practices, HCP interactions, conflicts of interest, fraud, and falsification of company documents.  Investigators also support broader Compliance & Ethics objectives such as analytics, metrics sharing, and training.  

The Associate Director, Investigator will work both independently and collaboratively across cross-functional teams including the Law Department, Corporate Security, Employee Relations, Human Resources, Cybersecurity, and Quality.  The role will report into the Head of Investigations, Compliance & Ethics.  The main functions of the Investigations team are to identify, examine and mitigate compliance risk as well as evaluating and strengthening the effectiveness of the Bristol Myers Squibb Compliance program.

Primary Responsibilities :

  • Conduct internal compliance investigations. Develop and execute effective investigation plans; Interview witnesses using fair and effective techniques; Manage members of global investigations firms and/or outside counsel in conducting interviews and collection/review of evidence; Research, collect and analyze large quantities of data (pursuant to relevant privacy laws); Identify issues and draw appropriate conclusions; Prepare timely, accurate and well-written reports.

  • Prepare written and oral summaries as needed to business colleagues (including executive leaders) and HR professionals.

  • Convey investigation results which may support employment action and/or business and process improvements.

  • Partner and liaise with all investigative teams including Human Resources/Employee Relations, Corporate Security, the Law Department and external counsel, Cybersecurity, and Quality.

  • Build and maintain internal stakeholder relationships to ensure requisite subject matter expertise included in all investigations.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s or equivalent degree required; JD required.

  • Knowledge of, and experience with, pharmaceutical industry and laws ideal (e.g., HCP interactions, FDCA, AKS, FCPA, FCA, GMP, GCP, etc.)

  • Minimum of 3 years of investigative and/or legal and/or compliance experience (law firm, inhouse, or government experience required)

  • Knowledge of compliance standards and best practices with ability to interpret and apply policies and procedures.

  • Ability to navigate complex compliance issues while exhibiting sound judgment and objectivity; systematic approach to decision making; strong attention to detail; solid analytical/problem solving skills; ability to determine root cause and identify viable and alternate solutions.

  • Proven successful investigation/project management in developing and executing all phases of an investigation plan including: collection, review and analysis of data, information and records; conducting interviews; documenting work completed; drafting findings and conclusions; accountability for successful completion.

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills that are effective with the appropriate tact and diplomacy for all levels of the organization as well as for external counsel.

  • Ability to discuss various topics with senior executive leadership is essential for success in this position.

  • Superior personal integrity and ethics, including an exceptional sense of discretion; strong interpersonal skills; ability to communicate clearly, verbally and in writing; excellent organizational skills and attention to detail are required.

  • Must lead by example in cultivating the culture of compliance. Must be highly collaborative with the ability to garner the trust of others, build productive internal and external professional relationships with the ability to influence others in a multi-cultural environment.

  • Respect for confidentiality and ability to manage confidential information with discretion is of critical importance.

If you come across a role that intrigues you but doesn’t perfectly line up with your resume, we encourage you to apply anyway. You could be one step away from work that will transform your life and career.

Uniquely Interesting Work, Life-changing Careers
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On-site Protocol

BMS has a diverse occupancy structure that determines where an employee is required to conduct their work. This structure includes site-essential, site-by-design, field-based and remote-by-design jobs. The occupancy type that you are assigned is determined by the nature and responsibilities of your role:

Site-essential roles require 100% of shifts onsite at your assigned facility. Site-by-design roles may be eligible for a hybrid work model with at least 50% onsite at your assigned facility. For these roles, onsite presence is considered an essential job function and is critical to collaboration, innovation, productivity, and a positive Company culture. For field-based and remote-by-design roles the ability to physically travel to visit customers, patients or business partners and to attend meetings on behalf of BMS as directed is an essential job function.

BMS is dedicated to ensuring that people with disabilities can excel through a transparent recruitment process, reasonable workplace accommodations/adjustments and ongoing support in their roles. Applicants can request a reasonable workplace accommodation/adjustment prior to accepting a job offer. If you require reasonable accommodations/adjustments in completing this application, or in any part of the recruitment process, direct your inquiries to [email protected]. Visit careers.bms.com/eeo-accessibility to access our complete Equal Employment Opportunity statement.

BMS cares about your well-being and the well-being of our staff, customers, patients, and communities. As a result, the Company strongly recommends that all employees be fully vaccinated for Covid-19 and keep up to date with Covid-19 boosters.

BMS will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, pursuant to applicable laws in your area.

Any data processed in connection with role applications will be treated in accordance with applicable data privacy policies and regulations.

Bristol Myers Squibb

Website: https://bms.com/

Headquarter Location: New York, New York, United States

Employee Count: 10001+

Year Founded: 1887

IPO Status: Public

Last Funding Type: Post-IPO Debt

Industries: Biotechnology ⋅ Health Care ⋅ Medical ⋅ Pharmaceutical ⋅ Precision Medicine