EMEA Compliance Officer Job at Parexel (Dublin)

Job Description

The EMEA Compliance Director focuses on the day-to-day operations of the compliance program and is responsible for ensuring adherence to applicable corporate compliance laws, regulations, and industry codes and Parexel policies in the EMEA region. This position will be responsible for developing, implementing, managing, and tracking the company’s compliance program initiatives to create and sustain best practice systems, tools and processes to mitigate corporate compliance risks. The EMEA Regional Compliance Director will serve as the local Compliance representative for clients and employees in the EMEA region.

Job Responsibility

Develop, implement, monitor and track Parexel’s global compliance program in the region
Manage Compliance initiatives to create and sustain best practice systems, tools, and processes to mitigate corporate compliance risks
Provide in-region expertise and advice on compliance matters and advise management on compliance program needs across the EMEA region
Serve as the primary liaison with key internal stakeholders in the EMEA region
Identify existing and potential corporate compliance risks in the EMEA region
Collaborate with Regional Compliance Officers and key internal stakeholders to develop, strengthen, and implement corporate compliance policies, procedures, and controls to mitigate and respond to risks
Provide guidance and best practices for interactions with Healthcare Professionals and Government Officials
Participate in third party due diligence procedures including due diligence of principal investigators and qualification of vendors
Review of vendor master agreements for corporate compliance terms and conditions
Monitor employee compliance training completion across the EMEA region
Deliver training within the EMEA region
Collaborate with the Regional Compliance Officers in developing annual goals and objectives with the aim for continuous improvements to the compliance program
Collaborate with the Regional Compliance Officers in developing key compliance communications including the promotion of our Speak Up Program, Code of Conduct, Compliance Policies, and industry Codes
Support corporate compliance audits conducted by customers, regulatory authorities, and Parexel’s Quality and Internal Audit teams
Participate in evaluating the root cause of audit findings and development and implementation of corrective actions and mitigation strategies
Understand healthcare compliance and anti-bribery/anti-corruption issues within EMEA
Consult with Legal & Risk Management as needed
Track, monitor, and communicate proposed, new, and upcoming healthcare compliance legislation and enforcement issues affecting the healthcare industry in EMEA
Conduct and manage investigations of suspected violations of Company policies and/or applicable laws and regulations
Work closely with others in related departments, including HR, Finance, Legal and Risk Management, Quality, and Clinical Operations on corporate compliance issues

Requirements

Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication and presentation skills
Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
Solid understanding of compliance regulations and industry codes, with a focus on the EMEA region
Skills to develop and deliver training to a geographically dispersed audience
Ability to develop relationships with a culturally diverse group of key stakeholders within Parexel
Client & quality focused approach to work
Excellent project management and organizational skills
Ability to quickly learn various project-related systems, their integration points, and related processes
Knowledge of corporate compliance processes
Ability to manage multiple and varied tasks with enthusiasm and prioritize workload effectively
Ability to work independently, but understands when to escalate issues to management
Willingness to work in a matrix environment and to value the importance of teamwork
English proficiency (written and oral English)
A minimum of 3-5 years’ experience in a global life sciences/healthcare organization
Relevant experience in the Clinical Research field (pharmaceutical industry or CRO) or other relevant experience is desirable
Experience of Quality Management Systems, GXP practices as applied to life sciences industry, including GCP (Good Clinical Practice) is beneficial
Experience participating in and supporting an Anti-Bribery Anti-Corruption compliance program
Working understanding of the US Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, the UK Bribery Act, and other anti-bribery/anti-corruption legislation and industry codes local to the region
Familiarity with compliance, operational, financial, and quality assurance procedures and regulations
Bachelor’s degree (legal, biological science or other health related discipline) or equivalent qualification desired
Juris Doctor (JD) or licensed attorney preferred

Nice to have

Relevant experience in the Clinical Research field (pharmaceutical industry or CRO) or other relevant experience is desirable
Experience of Quality Management Systems, GXP practices as applied to life sciences industry, including GCP (Good Clinical Practice) is beneficial
Juris Doctor (JD) or licensed attorney preferred

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