How you’ll spend your day
Lead the Sanctions Compliance Program
Oversee Sanctions Screening function
Develop and implement Sanctions Training for general and high-risk audiences
Develop and maintain Sanctions Policy and Guidance
Lead and participate in Sanctions risk assessments
Sanctions Business Partner to Legal, Supply Chain, IT, GIA and other corporate functions
Lead the Cross Functional Sanctions team, facilitating bi-weekly meetings and related efforts that identify Sanctions challenges and drive remediation
Prepare updates regarding Sanctions Compliance Program to key internal and external audiences
Provide strategic guidance to senior management on trade Sanctions issues and their implications for business strategy
Monitor and analyze global trade regulations (e.g. OFAC sanctions) to assess their impact on business operations
Serve as a primary point of contact for internal and external stakeholders on trade sanctions matters
Expand/Modify the programs to meet new Sanctions requirements and to respond to geo-political developments with Sanctions implications
Other projects and duties as required/assigned
Your experience and qualifications
A Bachelor’s Degree (BS/BA) is required; advanced degree (Masters’ Degree or Juris Doctorate) is preferred
15+ years’ experience, preferably in healthcare environment and the pharmaceutical industry, with a minimum of 5 years in compliance/risk related role
5+ years supervisory or people leadership experience
Significant experience with international Sanctions compliance programs
Experience with Sanctions screening, IT platforms that support screening and database providers of Sanctions information
Strong interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability in participating and leading cross-functional teams, excellent skills in leading without authority and managing through influence
Strong project management skills and the ability to take on large projects involving multiple stakeholders
Ability to successfully partner with multiple business units and influence others at all levels of the organization
Strong written/verbal communication skills – ability to develop and deliver compelling presentations, training materials and policy/guidance documents
Strong interpersonal skills and evidence of teamwork in a matrix environment
Ability to think strategically and tackle complex problems, multi-task and work independently
Ability to influence and impact without direct authority and develop strategic partnerships across functions
Strong executive presence and ability to interact effectively with all levels of the organization
Demonstrate intellectual curiosity and ability to identify trends/patterns
Ability to identify, advise on, minimize business risks, and propose practical solutions
Strong customer-orientation and servant leadership orientation; an ability to see issues from the point of view of others
Ability to work successfully and cooperatively with colleagues across multiple cultures and time-zones
