Global Head of Compliance (Pharma)

Clinigen is a rapidly growing global specialty pharmaceutical services business with a unique combination of services across the pharmaceutical lifecycle. We currently have over 1,000 employees headquartered in the UK with global offices in the US, EU (Belgium, Germany, France), Asia Pacific and South Africa. Clinigen is growing rapidly and is positioned well for an exciting future of continued expansion.

At Clinigen we are proud of our heritage in delivering important medicines to patients globally and due to rapid growth, we are seeking a Global Head of Compliance who will report directly into the Group General Counsel and Company Secretary.

This is an exciting leadership position where you will be responsible for building the compliance function from the ground up, ensuring global oversight and embedding sustainable compliance frameworks across the business. You will take on the crucial role of overseeing Clinigen''s global Compliance function, with responsibility for all of Clinigen''s Compliance operations worldwide.

Please note

this is hybrid role and we welcome applications from individuals who are located commuting distance from our Weybridge, Surrey offices or Burton-on-Trent.

Key Responsibilities:

Overseeing all aspects of the Group''s Compliance function globally, including:Oversight of the Group''s global corporate policiesLeadership of the Group''s Compliance boardsAnti-bribery, anti-corruption complianceFraud risk managementCompliance with sanctions regulationsCompliance with anti-money laundering regulationsData privacy standards (UK and EU GDPR, US Privacy Acts)Third party diligence (KYC/AML, Sanctions)Leading the Group''s preparations for compliance with incoming legislation (including EU AI Act, Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive and Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act)Overseeing risk management and compliance activities in new markets which Group is enteringCompliance with other applicable laws and regulations

Management and Further Responsibilities Include:

Managing the Group''s compliance team (two direct reports)Initiating Compliance initiatives and cultivating a strong Compliance culture within the GroupUndertaking internal Compliance audits and identifying and implementing any changes which are requiredEnsuring the Group''s interactions with Health Care Professionals are conducted in an ethical manner and in a manner which fully compliant with all applicable laws and regulationsManaging the Group''s compliance procedures and policies and ensuring that such procedures and policies are high quality, robust and reflective of the Group''s size and global reachConducting or directing the internal investigation of compliance issuesInforming, educating, and training employees on matters that are associated with regulations and industry practicesPromoting a culture of high compliance standards and ensuring that the messaging and the behavior of the organization reflects the relevant rules and regulationsEvaluating business practices to assess compliance riskMonitoring regulatory developments that may affect the operation of the Group, advising senior management on such developments and training and educating employees on any new process and policiesDeveloping effective plans to manage a crisis or compliance violationWorking cooperatively with external auditors and regulators when neededPreparing appropriate Compliance reports for the Senior Leadership TeamEnsuring and verifying that all regulatory policies and procedures have been documented, implemented, and communicated to stakeholders within the Group

Requirements

10+ years'' experience in compliance, regulatory, or legal leadership roles within the healthcare industry is requiredJD, LLM, or equivalent professional certification (e.g., CCEP, CCEP-I) preferredDemonstrated ability to develop and scale Compliance programs in a multinational environmentExcellent organisational skills, leadership skills and a thorough knowledge on recent regulation changes are essentialMust have excellent communication skills and interpersonal skills, with the ability to bring together different functions and businesses who may have differing viewsFluency to business level in English, both written and spoken is requiredSelf-motivated to drive projects forwardStrong leadership capability and the ability to effectively manage and motivate direct reportsInquisitive and unafraid to challenge the status quo or key internal and external stakeholders, including those in positions of seniorityThe capacity for periodic travel between Group offices is required

Benefits

27 days holiday, plus bank holidaysDiscretionary BonusPrivate HealthPension contributions and Life Assurance schemeFlexible Benefits PlatformAnnual salary reviewIndependent financial advice serviceEnhanced Employee Assistance ProgrammeShopping discounts with retailersLong service awardsRecognition scheme and employee of the year awards

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