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Ethics and Compliance Officer, Operations

Employer
AbbVie
Location
Lake County, IL, US
Start date
Feb 23, 2019

Job Details

Provide strategic direction and leadership for Operations Support function in the Office of Ethics and Compliance (OEC). Specific areas of responsibility include: Policies and Procedures, Training, Communications, Code of Business Conduct, Global Strategic Systems and Monitoring, and Global Transparency.

Key Responsibilities Includes:

  • Develop vision and strategic plan for OEC Operations Support function in alignment with company strategic objectives, and drive the development, implementation, and monitoring of ethics and compliance policies and procedures to ensure compliance with laws/regulations.
  • Responsible to streamline OEC processes and identify synergies across OEC and the enterprise in all areas and develop vision and strategic plan for Training, Communications, Global Strategic Systems and Monitoring, and Global Transparency.
  • Work with leadership and staff to recognize communications opportunities and execute appropriate strategies to support them
  • Oversee staff of approximately 15-20 members and develop talent management strategies for team and promote a culture of high performance and continuous improvement that values learning and a commitment to quality
  • Manage department budget and related financial updates and provide oversight for implementation of effective compliance program with emphasis on policies/procedures, training, communication, monitoring, and data analytics.
  • Oversee risk assessment activities and perform proactive ongoing review of evolving external regulatory requirements and identify opportunities to enhance compliance program and devise plans to implement program updates to mitigate significant risk.
  • Develop materials and presentations for executive leadership, Board of Directors and government contacts and develop organizational compliance strategy by contributing information, analysis, and recommendations establishing functional objectives in line with organizational objectives
  • Develop, initiate, maintain, and revise policies and procedures for the general operation of the Compliance Program and its related activities to prevent illegal, unethical, or improper conduct or practices
  • Collaborate with other functions, determining accountability, and review and resolution of instances of non-compliance.
  • Establish measurements, develop and oversee control systems to prevent and address violations of legal guidelines and internal policies while anticipating emerging trends


  • 15+ years of ethics/compliance experience (i.e. Fraud & abuse, government investigations, financial compliance, and/or regulatory)
  • JD or Masters, preferred
  • Successful previous responsibility in establishing and/or maintaining a significant based compliance program (regional, functional)
  • Experience in a highly regulated industry (preferably pharma)
  • Significant experience in a global compliance program
  • Ability to lead and inspire teams with and without direct line of control
  • High integrity, urgency and proven track record of independent judgment
  • Fluency in English

At AbbVie, we value bringing together individuals from diverse backgrounds to develop new and innovative solutions for patients. As an equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy), physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.

Company

AbbVie’s mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people’s lives across several key therapeutic areas: immunology, oncology, neuroscience, eye care, virology, women’s health and gastroenterology, in addition to products and services across its Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.

Stock Symbol: ABBV

Stock Exchange: NYSE

Company info
Website
Phone
1-800-255-5162
Location
1 North Waukegan Road
North Chicago
Illinois
60064
US

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