Job Description

Senior Manager, Business Practices Office

Provides operational support in collaboration with the Business Practices Manager in Country Compliance Committee and to Country Leadership Team, supporting all compliance programs.

Main responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Supporting the Business Practices Manager in daily activities to implement our companies compliance frameworks for local business organizations (Policies, SOPs and Guidance)
• Helping the BPM to ensure consistent and effective compliance standards are in place in the organization
• Supporting the implementation of tracking /monitoring Global compliance management systems
• Providing support to prepare for  the Country Compliance committee & Grants and Donations Committee
• Helping with regular audits fore HCP interactions
• Helping to prepare local training content on new and revised policies, processes and procedures,
• Supporting to enhance awareness on our Company’s Values and Standards, Corporate Policies and Compliance Policies, SOPs and Guidance;  oversight of implementation of evolving our company's compliance frameworks for local business organizations
• Taking a strong and active role in ensuring consistent and effective compliance standards in the organization
• Facilitating and coordinating the Country Grants and Donations Committee
• Guide and support, including monitoring, remediating Individual due diligence and Thirdparty due diligence process
• Provide guidance to Business Stakeholders on queries relating to the local Code of Practice, Policies and Healthcare Professional (HCP) interactions
• Regular self-audits of HCP interactions, Sponsorships, External audits and documentation / reporting of results
• Oversight and Coordination (Commercial Operations guidance) of EFPIA and other relevant and changing local pharma promotional codes such as UCPMP code.
• Providing Procurement with support for the contractual elaboration of contracts and offers.Making sure that attendance sheets for such trainings are tracked and stored appropriately

Qualifications:

• Good understanding of pharmaceutical companies’ infrastructure and processes, policies
• Familiarity with compliance guidelines and data protection legislation 
• Proven ability to develop cooperative professional relationships within the organization
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills
• Expertise in all compliance related aspects, including laws, regulations, procedures, policies and SOPs; awareness of international guidelines and rules
• Full awareness of activities that are subject to mandatory disclosure between pharmaceutical companies and HCPs/HCOs, together with their underlying processes, source systems and data flows
• Pronounced diplomacy with strong negotiation skills; demonstrated ability to influence business management; strong cultural awareness
• High ethical standards, being a role model of business compliance and integrity

Education & Experience

• Chartered Accountant, Lawyer - Bachelor’s Degree required

• 6 - 8 years of Internal Audit, ethics or compliance experience  including privacy, or comparable experience in Multinational healthcare - Pharmaceutical or Medical devices industry.

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Employee Status:

Regular

Relocation:

VISA Sponsorship:

Travel Requirements:

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Hybrid

Shift:

Valid Driving License:

Hazardous Material(s):

Required Skills:

Adaptability, Adaptability, Biopharmaceutical Industry, Business Administration, Business Management, Clinical Judgment, Communication, Compliance Monitoring, Compliance Policies, Compliance Program Development, Compliance Remediation, Compliance Support, Compliance Training, Data Analysis, Diplomatic Negotiations, Ethical Standards, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Internal Auditing, Leadership, Management Process, Medical Devices, Pharmaceutical Management, Policy Implementation, Procurement Contracts, Regulatory Communications {+ 3 more}

 Preferred Skills:

Job Posting End Date:

09/30/2025

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