Job Description

Our Human Health Division maintains a “patient first, profits later” ideology. The organization is comprised of sales, marketing, market access, digital analytics and commercial professionals who are passionate about their role in bringing our medicines to our customers worldwide.

We partner with the business to ensure we maintain our company’s values and high ethical standards, comply with the law, protect our people and enhance our reputation. We strive to foster an environment that is inspiring, supportive and diverse.

Objective:

In collaboration with Business Practices Manager (BPM) and Legal & Compliance, the Business Practices Steward (BPS) provides support to all compliance programs for the subsidiary. The BPS will support the oversight of implementation of the evolving Compliance Program for our company in collaboration with the Country Compliance Committees and Regional International Legal & Compliance.

Responsibilities:

• Supporting the Business Practices Manager in daily activities to enhance awareness on Company’s Values & Standards, Corporate Policies and Compliance Policies, SOPs & Guidance.
• Serve as “guardian” of all business-related policies and procedures that include compliance controls (excluding policies owned by Finance or HR).
• Helping the BPM to ensure consistent and effective compliance standards are in place in the organization.
• Supporting the implementation and operation of tracking / monitoring systems (e.g. EMPOWERbi, BPO Dashboard, Aggregate Spend)
• Managing HCP interactions monitoring controlss
• Helping to prepare local training sessions on new and revised policies, processes and procedures, making sure that attendance sheets for such trainings are tracked and stored appropriately
• Provide guidance to Business Stakeholders on queries relating to the local Code of Practice, Policies and Healthcare Professional (HCP) interactions.
• Data Privacy activities

Qualifications:

• Expertise in all compliance related aspects, including laws, regulations, procedures, policies and SOPs; awareness of international guidelines and rules
• Familiarity with policies, compliance guidelines and data protection legislation 
• Prior experience in working with cross-functional teams
• Pronounced diplomacy with strong negotiation skills
• High ethical standards, being a role model of business compliance and integrity
• Proven ability to develop sustainable cooperative professional relationships on all levels of the organization
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills
• Language - Must be fluent in English

Professional Competences:

- Problem solving and critical thinking, root cause analysis and corrective/preventive action.

- Process improvement, simplification, operational excellence, change management.

Requirements:

- Academic Background: Bachelor’s Degree.

- Experience: 1-2 years of Audit, Finance, Compliance, Legal, or comparable business experience in healthcare industry.

- Use of AI tools to simplify, automate operative processes

Required Skills:

Audits Compliance, Audits Compliance, Business Management, Change Management, Compliance Program Development, Corporate Communications Strategy, Crisis Management, Critical Thinking, Detail-Oriented, Digital Analytics, Diplomatic Negotiations, Ethical Compliance, Investigative Skills, Legal Regulatory Compliance, Market Access, Metrics Analysis, Organizational Communications, Policy Procedures, Problem Solving, Process Improvements, Project Risk Assessments, Regulatory Affairs Management, Regulatory Reporting, Regulatory Training, Stakeholder Management {+ 1 more}

Preferred Skills:

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Employee Status:

Regular

Relocation:

No relocation

VISA Sponsorship:

No

Travel Requirements:

10%

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Hybrid

Shift:

Not Indicated

Valid Driving License:

No

Hazardous Material(s):

n/a

Job Posting End Date:

06/13/2026

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