Compliance Director, AWM + ENT

at  Smith Nephew

Compliance Director AWM + ENT
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The position is the Compliance Director, AWM (Advanced Would Management) + ENT (Ear, Nose, Throat) business units. The role provides direction and leadership on Compliance matters to these business Units in the US and ensures the they have appropriate action plans in place to address key Compliance risks. The role reports into the VP Compliance & Privacy.

What will you be doing?

• Leads the implementation of the Global Compliance Program in AWM & ENT Business Units in USA.
• Develops strategies and action plans to address market and BU-specific risks. Drives timely completion of risk mitigation plans, programmatic maturity and measures effectiveness of actions in reducing market risk.
• Keeps abreast of market, regional and global developments, and conducts benchmarking to ensure the Smith & Nephew compliance program in the BU/market represents best in class.
• Partners with business leaders to measure, establish and monitor Compliance Culture in the BU.
• Develops and leads effective implementation of policies and procedures for all market-specific compliance-related activities.
• Drives local implementation of enhancements to the global compliance program and provides input and insight to potential the enhancements of the global compliance program.
• Ensures the establishment of effective local Compliance Training and Communication programs that use novel and market-appropriate methods for delivering memorable Compliance messages.
• Develops and implements risk-based local monitoring program to run in parallel to global monitoring activities as required. Supports the Global Compliance Audit and Internal Audit teams in conducting monitoring and auditing in the regions as required.
• Drives Third Party Seller and non-seller third party compliance management and initiatives in the region. Conducts Third Party Risk Assessments and site visits.
• Partners with business teams to ensure local third party strategies appropriately consider compliance risks and to develop mitigation plans in partnership with the applicable business partners.

What will you need to be successful?

• Bachelor Degree required. J.D. Strongly preferred.
• 7+ years of experience related to implementing a compliance programme in USA. This experience to include progressive responsibility.
• Medical Device and Pharmaceutical knowledge and experience required.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and international laws and industry requirements affecting the medical device/pharma/biotech industries
• The role will involve up to 25% travel
• Ability to detect risk areas and red flags
• Solution-minded; desire to find innovative solutions to problems and to challenge established ways of working
• Project management skills. Ability to follow through and complete tasks on time.

Location: Any Smith+Nephew site
Memphis, TN
Andover, MA
Fort Worth, TX
Columbia, MD
Pittsburgh, PA
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• Inclusion, Diversity and Equity: Committed to Welcoming, Celebrating and Thriving on Diversity, Learn more about Employee Inclusion Groups on our website (https://www.smith-nephew.com/)
• Your Future: 401k Matching Program, 401k Plus Program, Discounted Stock Options, Tuition Reimbursement
• Work/Life Balance: Flexible Personal/Vacation Time Off, Paid Holidays, Flex Holidays, Paid Community Service Day
• Your Wellbeing: Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account (Employer Contribution of $500+ annually), Employee Assistance Program, Parental Leave, Fertility and Adoption Assistance Program
• Flexibility: Hybrid Work Model (For most professional roles)
• Training: Hands-On, Team-Customized, Mentorship
• Extra Perks: Discounts on fitness clubs, travel and more!

Smith+Nephew is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Smith+Nephew will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please alert the recruiter if you are selected to move forward.
The anticipated base salary range for this position is $140,000-$180,000 annually. The actual base pay offered to the successful candidate will be based on multiple factors, including but not limited to job-related knowledge/skills, experience, geographical location, and internal equity. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at the high end of the range for their role at Smith+Nephew. Compensation decisions are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each position and candidate. In addition to base pay, we provide competitive bonus and benefits, which include medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401k, tuition reimbursement, medical leave programs, and a variety of wellness offerings.
Smith+Nephew provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.
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• Leads the implementation of the Global Compliance Program in AWM & ENT Business Units in USA.
• Develops strategies and action plans to address market and BU-specific risks. Drives timely completion of risk mitigation plans, programmatic maturity and measures effectiveness of actions in reducing market risk.
• Keeps abreast of market, regional and global developments, and conducts benchmarking to ensure the Smith & Nephew compliance program in the BU/market represents best in class.
• Partners with business leaders to measure, establish and monitor Compliance Culture in the BU.
• Develops and leads effective implementation of policies and procedures for all market-specific compliance-related activities.
• Drives local implementation of enhancements to the global compliance program and provides input and insight to potential the enhancements of the global compliance program.
• Ensures the establishment of effective local Compliance Training and Communication programs that use novel and market-appropriate methods for delivering memorable Compliance messages.
• Develops and implements risk-based local monitoring program to run in parallel to global monitoring activities as required. Supports the Global Compliance Audit and Internal Audit teams in conducting monitoring and auditing in the regions as required.
• Drives Third Party Seller and non-seller third party compliance management and initiatives in the region. Conducts Third Party Risk Assessments and site visits.
• Partners with business teams to ensure local third party strategies appropriately consider compliance risks and to develop mitigation plans in partnership with the applicable business partners