Compliance Counsel, Anti-Corruption Program Office Lead

Posted:
8/18/2024, 5:00:00 PM

Location(s):
New York, New York, United States ⋅ California, United States ⋅ Sites, California, United States ⋅ New York, United States ⋅ Northern Region, Uganda ⋅ Apac, Northern Region, Uganda

Experience Level(s):
Senior

Field(s):
Legal & Compliance

ROLE SUMMARY

The Director, Compliance Counsel role will lead Pfizer’s Anti-Corruption Program Office, reporting to the Compliance, Quality & Risk Division’s ACPO, TPRM, Policy and Programs lead function covering core compliance policies.  This position supports all commercial units and divisions within Pfizer, with the primary aim being to institute policy and process that helps efficiently and effectively mitigate the Company’s risk with respect to applicable anti-corruption laws and regulations.

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES

The role serves as the lead of the Anti-Corruption Program Office and will support oversight of Pfizer’s ABAC program.  Responsibilities include ownership of the ABAC policy and related guidance, develop training, support acquisition integration, support Commercial, Corporate Audit, GBS MEET, Legal and other key stakeholders, and otherwise lead and/or support key enterprise initiatives related to enhancing the anti-corruption program.  It will lead or coordinate with teams covering various aspects of the program, from auditing/monitoring to systems and training.

Responsibilities also include:

  • Leading enterprise initiatives related to ABAC risk identification and mitigation, as well as recommend operational enhancements and support of strategic planning

  • Independently providing day-to-day legal guidance in response to specific ABAC matters (including Conflicts of Interest), including policy and process questions

    • Questions range from policy and process application, diligence, legal and contract requirements, to use/configuration of supporting systems and tools

  • Collaboration across the Compliance Division, including with regional and market compliance leads around the globe, to support ABAC improvements, inquiries, and opportunities

  • Providing support to Compliance Training on the content and training schedule for global ABAC training

  • Partnering with Corporate Audit regarding ABAC related audits including providing input to work plans, issue review, and audit reports

  • Providing support to risk management functions, including Monitoring and Analytics functions regarding monitoring activities, including:

    • Partnering on strategic related initiatives to enhance anti-corruption program monitoring, including of high-risk third parties

    • Coordinating across multiple functions to support ABAC compliance, including coordinating with other Compliance Division functions, the Risk Assessment functions and global Compliance Monitoring and Analytics team to proactively address ABAC compliance risks and inform policy and training initiatives

  • Support and provide relevant expertise with regard to Pfizer’s Third Party Risk Management Program

  • Foster strong relationships and alliances across the organization, including with key strategic partners such as other Compliance functions, Commercial, Corporate Affairs, Corporate Governance, Legal, Finance, GBS, and Pfizer Digital

  • Represent Pfizer and/or participate, as appropriate, in external bodies focusing on anti-corruption and/or the pharmaceutical industry

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

  • J.D. degree or equivalent

  • 7+ years of relevant experience within the pharmaceutical industry or regulatory environment

  • 5+ years of relevant legal training/experience 

  • Ability to convey complex legal issues to clients in a clear and concise manner

  • Experience with corporate policy and SOP drafting and design; good understanding of corporate mindset as it pertains to policies and related training/communication

  • Experience with anti-corruption policies, laws, and regulations, including the FCPA and UK Bribery Act, and other relevant anti-corruption and conflicts of interest laws

  • Logical reasoning skills, as well as writing and organization

  • Must be a team leader and able to operate within cross-functional teams

  • Ability to provide innovative approaches and problem-solving skills

  • Proven ability to manage high volume workload and resolve pressing needs while tracking progress towards longer term goals

  • Strategic and proactive. Anticipates needs and able to prioritize quickly without explicit guidance.  Attentive to detail

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.  Experiences in communication and interacting with senior leaders and with colleagues across geographies, diverse backgrounds, and cultures

  • Possesses a high energy level, sense of urgency, creativity, decisiveness, and ability to work well independently or in a team and under pressure

  • Demonstrated project management and analytic skills; ability to manage outside resources and partners

  • Demonstrates sound business judgment

  • Candidate demonstrates a breadth of diverse leadership experiences and capabilities including: the ability to influence and collaborate with peers, develop and coach others, oversee and guide the work of other colleagues to achieve meaningful outcomes and create business impact.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Relevant experience in pharmaceutical industry

  • In-house experience a plus

  • Able to understand and operate effectively in the Pfizer organization, particularly the enabling functions and business units

  • Digital tool experience and capabilities

Other Job Details:

  • Last Date to Apply for Job: August 30, 2024

  • Additional Location Information: New York, NY; AFME - Any Pfizer Site; APAC - Any Pfizer Site; Europe - Any Pfizer Site; Global - Any Pfizer Site; Latin America - Any Pfizer Site; North America - Any Pfizer Site

  • Work Location Assignment: Must be able to work from assigned Pfizer office 2-3 days per week, or as needed by the business

The annual base salary for this position ranges from $161,600.00 to $269,400.00. In addition, this position is eligible for participation in Pfizer’s Global Performance Plan with a bonus target of 20.0% of the base salary and eligibility to participate in our share based long term incentive program. We offer comprehensive and generous benefits and programs to help our colleagues lead healthy lives and to support each of life’s moments. Benefits offered include a 401(k) plan with Pfizer Matching Contributions and an additional Pfizer Retirement Savings Contribution, paid vacation, holiday and personal days, paid caregiver/parental and medical leave, and health benefits to include medical, prescription drug, dental and vision coverage. Learn more at Pfizer Candidate Site – U.S. Benefits | (uscandidates.mypfizerbenefits.com). Pfizer compensation structures and benefit packages are aligned based on the location of hire. The United States salary range provided does not apply to Tampa, FL or any location outside of the United States.

Relocation assistance may be available based on business needs and/or eligibility.

Sunshine Act

Pfizer reports payments and other transfers of value to health care providers as required by federal and state transparency laws and implementing regulations.  These laws and regulations require Pfizer to provide government agencies with information such as a health care provider’s name, address and the type of payments or other value received, generally for public disclosure.  Subject to further legal review and statutory or regulatory clarification, which Pfizer intends to pursue, reimbursement of recruiting expenses for licensed physicians may constitute a reportable transfer of value under the federal transparency law commonly known as the Sunshine Act.  Therefore, if you are a licensed physician who incurs recruiting expenses as a result of interviewing with Pfizer that we pay or reimburse, your name, address and the amount of payments made currently will be reported to the government.  If you have questions regarding this matter, please do not hesitate to contact your Talent Acquisition representative.

EEO & Employment Eligibility

Pfizer is committed to equal opportunity in the terms and conditions of employment for all employees and job applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, gender identity or gender expression, national origin, disability or veteran status.  Pfizer also complies with all applicable national, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration and Nationality Act and IRCA.  Pfizer is an E-Verify employer.  This position requires permanent work authorization in the United States.

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