Associate Corporate Compliance Director – Commercial & Medical Affairs

United Therapeutics Corporation•RTP, NC, NC

1d•$145,500 - $205,000•Remote

About The Position

The Associate Corporate Compliance Director reports to the Senior Corporate Compliance Director and serves as a key compliance business partner to Commercial and Medical Affairs, including Sales, Marketing, Commercial Training and Development, Patient Advocacy, and Medical Affairs. This role partners closely with senior leadership to drive the development and execution of the Commercial and Medical Affairs compliance strategy, ensuring alignment with evolving regulatory expectations and business objectives. The Associate Director is responsible for overseeing day-to-day compliance activities while shaping proactive, risk-based approaches to support the business. The role provides strategic and operational leadership across core compliance activities, including guidance and advisory support, role-based training, monitoring, and issue resolution. The Associate Director is expected to influence business decision-making, identify emerging risks, and implement solutions that enable compliant growth. This role influences strategy to address internal and external business and regulatory dynamics, with direct impact on the company's strategic direction and alignment with its therapeutic focus areas.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in business, finance, life sciences, healthcare, information systems or related field with 12+ years of relevant experience in the life sciences industry (pharmaceutical, medical device or biotech) or, Master’s Degree with 10+ years of relevant experience in the life sciences industry (pharmaceutical, medical device or biotech)
Life sciences background: pharmaceutical, medical device or biotech
Ability to build strong, professional relationships with internal stakeholders
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while demonstrating flexibility, commitment to teamwork, and a willingness to adapt assignments to meet the Company's needs
Demonstrated knowledge of regulatory/compliance requirements, including the Anti-Kickback Statute, False Claims Act, Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, Sunshine Act and other healthcare laws and regulations
Acts with a sense of urgency, with high motivation and ability to take initiative, follow through and complete projects in a professional and expeditious manner
Strong presentation skills, including the creation and delivering presentations to various size audiences at all levels of the organization
Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills
Strong attention to detail and accuracy
Strong collaborative, interpersonal and oral communication skills
Excellent written communication skills, including robust and advanced documentation practices
Microsoft Office Proficiency with Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Handles confidential matters with discretion and solid judgement
Produces high quality work with minimal oversight from manager

Nice To Haves

Master’s Degree in business, finance, life sciences, healthcare, information systems or related field
CHC - Certified Healthcare Compliance or equivalent healthcare compliance certification
Experience working with or directly supporting Medical Affairs in the life sciences industry

Responsibilities

Serve as a Compliance business partner supporting Commercial and Medical Affairs activities (e.g., speaker programs, advisory boards, exhibits, educational grants, etc.), providing strategic and day-to-day advisory support
Provide timely, solutions-oriented guidance to Commercial and Medical stakeholders on complex and nuanced compliance matters
Drive implementation and evolution of the Commercial and Medical Affairs compliance strategy in alignment with senior Compliance leadership
Anticipate and proactively identify internal and external business challenges and regulatory risks, developing and recommending practical, risk-based solutions
Build and maintain strong, trusted relationships with cross-functional stakeholders, promoting a proactive, partnership-driven approach to Compliance
Serve as a recognized subject matter expert, providing guidance across the organization and influencing decision-making
Assess and escalate high-risk, novel, or complex compliance issues to senior Compliance leadership, as appropriate, with clear recommendations
Actively contribute to and influence cross-functional teams and business discussions to ensure Compliance perspectives are integrated into decision-making
Foster stakeholder engagement and visibility across Commercial and Medical Affairs through active partnership (e.g., field engagement, meetings, and business interactions)
Partner with the Training, Policy, and Communications team to support the development, implementation, and ongoing enhancement of Compliance policies, procedures, and related resources supporting Commercial and Medical Affairs
Ensure policies are aligned with evolving regulatory requirements and business needs, proactively identifying gaps and driving updates as appropriate
Translate policy requirements into clear, practical guidance to enable consistent and compliant execution by business stakeholders
Drive awareness and adoption of policies through effective communication and integration into business processes
Partner with the Compliance Training & Communications function to shape and continuously enhance training and communication strategies for Commercial and Medical Affairs
Ensure training content reflects evolving policies, emerging risks, and business priorities, providing subject matter expertise and direction to drive relevance and impact
Design and deliver role-based Compliance training, including live and virtual sessions, with a focus on practical application and business integration
Drive effective communication and reinforcement of key Compliance principles, promoting awareness, retention, and consistent application across the organization
Conduct live compliance monitoring activities for Commercial and Medical Affairs functions
Leverage monitoring insights to inform broader Compliance strategy, training, and policy improvements
Partner with the Auditing and Monitoring team to support the tracking, follow-up, and resolution of compliance findings, providing subject matter expertise and recommending appropriate remediation actions (e.g., coaching, training, policy enhancements)
Partner in the execution of risk assessment and mitigation activities for Commercial and Medical Affairs, ensuring alignment with the broader Compliance Risk Assessment framework
Provide subject matter expertise to identify, assess, and prioritize key compliance risks, contributing meaningful input to risk mitigation strategies
Identify opportunities to strengthen compliance processes and controls, and drive continuous improvement in partnership with cross-functional stakeholders
Lead and manage complex, cross-functional projects and initiatives with significant scope, risk, and organizational impact
Provide input into the design and execution of Compliance strategy, influencing organizational practices, policies, and systems
Promote a culture of compliance and accountability by raising awareness and reinforcing expectations across the organization
Mentor and develop team members, contributing to capability building across the Compliance function