Director, Compliance

Sun Pharma is the world’s fourth largest specialty generics company with presence in Specialty, Generics and Consumer Healthcare products. Supported by more than 40 manufacturing facilities, we provide high-quality medicines, trusted by healthcare professionals and patients, to more than 100 countries across the globe. Over the last two decades, Sun Pharma has established itself as a leading player in the generics market in the U.S., and we are rapidly ramping up our presence in the specialty branded market with a focus on dermatology, ophthalmology and onco-dermatology. 

Job Summary:

The Director will be a key interface to the Sun business and have particular focus on partnering with Sun’s generics teams for compliance support.  The individual will report to the Head of the Office of Ethics & Compliance and will serve as a leader and subject matter expert to drive the development and implementation of policies, procedures, processes and training in accordance with laws, regulations, guidelines and codes.

Responsibilities:

• Ensuring all Corporate Integrity Agreement requirements and government reporting obligations are met and partnering with the Independent Review Organization to develop and execute work plans, facilitate annual reviews, respond to queries and reports and implement any corrective action
• Partnering with Compliance, Legal and business colleagues to develop and implement standards, policies, procedures and processes that effectively manage risk
• Overseeing pricing matters, including price transparency reporting and decision-making teams
• Overseeing the suspicious order monitoring program and related processes
• Directing the company’s compliance training program, including the development and delivery of curricula and tracking and reporting via the company’s learning management system
• Providing leadership and direction to business partners, advising on activities and programs to help ensure alignment with company policies and procedures
• Identifying emerging issues, developments in industry practices and standards and compliance risk trends
• Collaborating with Compliance team members in the development, implementation and continuous improvement of an effective compliance program
• Developing and delivering compliance reports to leadership teams and committees
• Assisting in executing Compliance monitoring activities
• Conducting investigations of potential compliance issues
• Other compliance projects, activities and initiatives as needed

Education/Qualifications:

• BS/BA degree required; Juris Doctorate degree is a plus.
• 10+ years of compliance, legal, consulting or related professional experience in the pharmaceutical ndustry
• Knowledge of the laws, regulations, guidelines and codes impacting the industry, and their application to a commercial business especially the generics market
• Knowledge of laws, regulations and codes related to government price reporting and DEA compliance
• Strong influencing skills and demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and present ideas and solutions to all levels of the organization
• Strong planning and organization skills with the ability to lead and manage multiple projects concurrently
• Must be self-motivated and possess strong interpersonal skills
• 10-15% travel is required

Actual base compensation may vary based on a number of factors, including but not limited to geographical location and experience. In addition, this position is part of the Annual Performance Bonus Plan. Employees are eligible to participate in Company employee benefit programs which include medical, dental and vision coverage; life insurance; disability insurance; 401(k) savings plan; flexible spending accounts; and the employee assistance program. Employees also receive various paid time off benefits, including vacation time and sick time.

The compensation and benefits described above are subject to the terms and conditions of any governing plans, policies, practices, agreements, or other materials or documents as in effect from time to time, including but not limited to terms and conditions regarding eligibility. If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company, or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees as assigned to this job. Nothing herein shall preclude the employer from changing these duties from time to time and assigning comparable duties or other duties commensurate with the experience and background of the incumbent(s).

We provide equal employment opportunities for all current employees and applicants for employment. This policy means that no one will be discriminated against because of race, religion, creed, color, national origin, nationality, citizenship, ancestry, sex, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, affectional or sexual orientation, military or veteran status, generic predisposing characteristics or any other basis prohibited by law.

Notice to Agency and Search Firm Representatives:

Sun Pharmaceuticals (Sun) is not accepting unsolicited resumes from agencies and/or search firms for this job posting. Resumes submitted to any Sun employee by a third party agency and/or search firm without a valid written & signed search agreement, will become the sole property of Sun. No fee will be paid if a candidate is hired for this position as a result of an unsolicited agency or search firm referral.