Stresert Services Limited - Our client, one of the top three leading multinational pharmaceutical companies in the country requires the services of:
Job Title: Compliance Manager (Pharmaceuticals)
Direct Reporting to: Country Head or alternatively Legal Head or Finance Head
Location: Lagos, Nigeria
Functional Reporting to: Regional / Global Division Compliance Head and Country Compliance
Job Purpose
Enable and drive ethical business conduct through the effective implementation of the Integrity & Compliance program at the local level.
Major Accountabilities
Establish Compliance:
Establish compliance standards based on internal policies and guidelines / implementing procedures (Code of Conduct [CoC], Business Practice Office [BPO], Anti-Bribery [AB] and Principles and Practices for Professionals [*P3's) and on applicable local laws and regulations incl. industry code, where applicable [*P3s include ‘Company’ Pharma Principles and Practices for Professionals, Over the Counter [OTCP3] etc]. Align local standards with global minimal standards and ensure that in all cases the most stringent is applied.
Establish processes and Standard Operating Practice's[SOPs] for relevant policies
Support the CCH in the assessment of Compliance coverage, skills and resources
Embed Compliance:
Establish an annual local training plan for CoC, BPO, AB, P3s (and ensure on-boarding and annual refreshers on compliance standards and business practices are conducted)
Regularly monitor the completion of (e)-training courses and (e)-certification of CoC, and take appropriate action to ensure the agreed completion target for (e)-training (95%) and (e)-certification of CoC (100%) are met. Ensure system for documenting and evidencing training completion is followed.
Champion speak-up, transparency and a culture of integrity throughout the organization
Actively involve country / region leadership to leverage integrity messages and to maintain high level of awareness (Tone from the Top)
Continually provide advice and guidance to the business on compliance topics and challenges (including on the required approval processes)
Together with the relevant members of the local management team, foster ethical behavior by ensuring compliance criteria are included in objectives / incentive process
Advise country management on compliance related topics and compliance aspects of major initiatives
Actively follow trends in the market, regulatory environment including in business practices
Actively engage in industry associations and other compliance related stakeholder groups
Actively participate in Country Compliance Meetings (organized by CCH) and share best practices
Support the CCH in the identification and realization of cross-divisional synergies
Enforce Compliance:
Assess risks. Inform country leadership and CCH on identified compliance risks. Align compliance risk mitigation plan with management and CCH
Conduct self-assessments to monitor the status of the compliance program, within the respective division at local level. Ensure a self-assessment is conducted annually.
Regularly update country leadership and regional / global compliance (of your respective division) and the CCH on the status of the compliance program
Involvement in a process to conduct third-party due diligence together with relevant functions
Ensure allegations of misconduct are reported in a timely manner to the BPO
Inform Global Division Compliance Head and Country Management of areas which represent a material compliance or reputational risk
If possible and as requested, support or conduct investigations of alleged misconduct based on allocation of responsibility by the BPO.
Support country management in proposing and implementing sanctions relating to BPO cases for consistency of sanctions throughout the country (BPO resolution process)
Following the closing of the investigation by the BPO, identify and support implementation of corrective actions to prevent recurrence of misconduct in consultation with Global Division Compliance Head and Country Management.
Key Performance Indicators
All local compliance standards established for the respective Division are aligned with local regulations/standards and company policies. Documentation of this alignment is available.
Local processes and SOPs for relevant policies are established and implemented
All associates are trained on Code of Conduct, BPO, Anti-Bribery and P3s
Annual (e)-Training and (e)-Certification completion targets are reached
BPO processes implemented and communicated to all associates
Compliance-related risk assessment conducted
Monitoring: self-assessment conducted and remediation plan developed (if necessary)
Job Dimensions:
High impact on organization - key in implementing the compliance program, in securing company reputation, managing risks, and fostering a culture of integrity.
Requirements
Ideal Background:
Education: University Degree in Business or Law or other relevant subject matter
Languages: Fluent English and local Nigerian language
Experience: Minimum of six (6) years Experience in project and process management; experience in the healthcare industry
Technical / Professional Knowledge and Skills
Strong leadership skills
Advanced problem solving skills
Solid presentation and advocacy skills
Other Competencies
Passion for business integrity topic and impeccable integrity track record
Other Capabilities:
External Focus
Solid knowledge of pharmaceutical industry, its dynamics and customer needs
Ability to represent the organization externally on integrity / compliance topics
Innovation:
Ability to question and improve status quo
People:
High personal integrity
Experience with corporate responsibility and with balancing global standards and local cultures
Character to resist business pressure
Performance:
Results driven, disciplined and excellent in multi-tasking
Remuneration
N 10, 000, 000 - N 12, 000, 000/ a
Application Closing Date
28th January, 2015.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates with work experience in the Pharmaceutical & healthcare sectors should forward their CV's to: [email protected] using 'CO' and years of experience as the subject of mail e. g "CO-6 years".
Note: Only experienced candidates will be contacted for interviews.