Business Practices Manager

About this role

Responsibilities

• Lead Country Compliance Committee together with Managing Director.
• Lead implementation, maintenance and version control of business policies, SOPs and guidance in coordination with Legal & Compliance and the Managing Director.
• Design and operate compliance monitoring and tracking (e.g., Veeva Events Management System, Empower BI Monitoring Tool, GoVerify FCPA Due Diligence Tool, Aravo Third Party Assessment Tool); perform regular self-audits of HCP/HCO interactions and report findings.
• Develop and track implementation of the governance model with third parties, and lead periodic self-audit activities to assess compliance with policies, procedures, and controls.
• Coordinate Country Grants & Donations Committee activities and provide policy support for HCP/HCO engagements and disclosures.
• Top Qualifications:
• 5+ years’ experience in compliance, audit, finance, legal, or comparable roles within the pharmaceutical/healthcare sector is strongly preferred.
• Deep knowledge of pharmaceutical compliance frameworks, policies, SOPs, and industry codes (e.g., EFPIA).
• Practical experience with compliance & monitoring systems and disclosure platforms, FCPA/ Third Party assessments and in conducting self-audits.
• Working knowledge of data protection/privacy legislation and its application to HCP/HCO interactions and disclosure processes.
• Preferred: Experience working with distributors and distributor teams.
• Required Skills:
• Compliance Management Systems, Compliance Monitoring, Data Analysis, Legal Regulatory Compliance, Pharmaceutical Compliance, Pharmacy Regulation, Policy Implementation, Project Implementations, Regulatory Compliance, Regulatory Compliance Audits
• Preferred Skills:
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• Employee Status:
• Regular