Compliance Manager

Company: Disability Solutions
Location: Raleigh
Posted on: October 18, 2024

Job Description:

Based in the Raleigh, NC Corporate office - Hybrid (in office 3 days/wk)Step into the future with us at Merz Therapeutics, where our family roots meet a bold new vision. Together, we're embarking on a transformative journey, blending time-honored traditions with exciting new products. As a private, family-owned company, we have the liberty and support to make decisions for ourselves, our customers and the patients we serve. We pride ourselves on building an inclusive culture where there is room to celebrate individual growth with the ability to contribute to a common good as a collaborative team. Our mission is grounded in a long-term view of making a difference for the common good, while growing together as a family. If you're looking to immerse yourself in a passionate team rooted in community, connection and camaraderie, then we're looking for YOU! #IAmMerz Merz Therapeutics is seeking a talented Compliance Manager with Pharmaceuticals experienceThe Manager, Compliance is a member of Merz's Legal and Compliance team and is responsible for supporting the day-to-day operations of Merz's Comprehensive Compliance Program. This role is responsible for supporting the development, implementation, and management of the Company's ethics and compliance program in conjunction with the Executive Director of Compliance. The Compliance Manager collaborates with internal colleagues and external counsel and vendors to ensure that the company's activities are in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.Essential Duties and responsibilities1. Privacy Program Management

• Drive the on-going buildout of a strategic and consistent privacy program for the North American organization by assisting in the development, maintenance, and monitoring of policies, procedures, and processes and effective privacy practices to minimize risk and ensure the protection of personal data.
• Manage the daily operations of the Company's privacy program, support monitoring, records of processing activities, privacy impact assessments, and assist with the investigation and tracking of personal data incidents and breaches.
• Develop organizational privacy policies, standards, and guidelines, where determined to be lacking.
• Responsible for awareness and training for certain operational elements of the Company's privacy program.
• Drive oversight and operation of privacy risk assessment process2. Compliance Program Oversight
  • Provide primary compliance support for the Canadian market.
  • Monitor laws and regulations regarding Canadian and US federal and state healthcare compliance requirements.
  • Periodically assess internal and external programs and platforms to identify potential areas of compliance vulnerabilities and risk.
  • Assist in the development and execution of a risk-based auditing and monitoring program, including collecting, reviewing, and analyzing relevant data to ensure compliance with applicable policies.
  • Liaise with Manager and Global Compliance team on compliance initiative to support the company's global compliance initiatives.
  • Conduct compliance investigations, as needed.
  • Assist with management, review and assessment of exhibit and sponsorships requests/activities.
  • Assist with managing timely and accurate drug price transparency reporting.3. Department Administration and Collaboration
    • Assist with additional tasks and responsibilities as required by business and Department needs.
    • Maintain a high sense of ethics, integrity, and teamwork.
    • Instrumental in developing and managing relationships with stakeholders at all levels of the business and playing a lead role in embedding a good compliance culture.Job Related Qualifications/skills:Education (required)
      • Bachelors DegreeProfessional Experience (required)
        • Minimum of 7 years experience, some of which should ideally be healthcare/compliance experience in Life Sciences field, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
        • Knowledge of Privacy Laws, PhRMA Code, FDA, and OIG standards governing the sales and marketing of pharmaceuticals
        • Knowledge and experience in producing transparency reports and working with aggregate spend data reporting systems (preferred)Knowledge, Skills, Abilities: (required)
          • Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills
          • Ability to understand complex regulations and apply that understanding to healthcare organizations
          • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills and the ability to deal with ambiguity in a fast-paced environment
          • Strong track record of working in a collaborative environment with demonstrated evidence of maintaining relationships and partnerships with peers and business partners
          • Uses high level of confidentiality in work and uses high level of discretion
          • Strong written and oral communication skills, including the ability to communicate complex concepts to all organizational levels, including senior managementDon't meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Merz Therapeutics we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles. Recruitment Note: Merz Therapeutics only sends emails from verified "merz.com" addresses and never asks for sensitive, personal information or money. If you have any doubts about the authenticity of any type of communication from, or on behalf of Merz Therapeutics, please contact Therapeutics.HR@merz.com

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