Associate Director, Compliance & Ethics Investigations

Bristol Myers Squibb • Princeton, NJ

4d • $157,080 - $190,344 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Associate Director, Compliance & Ethics Investigations will be responsible for conducting professional, prompt and thorough investigations that will range from routine to complex in nature. The Associate Director will plan, conduct, and manage internal Compliance & Ethics investigations related to reported violations of company policy or law. Investigations may relate to, for example, sales & marketing practices, HCP interactions, conflicts of interest, fraud, and falsification of company documents. Investigators also support broader Compliance & Ethics objectives such as training, policy development, data analytics, and remediation. The successful candidate will work both independently and collaboratively across cross-functional teams including the Law Department, Corporate Security, Employee Relations, Human Resources, Cybersecurity, and Quality.

Requirements

• Minimum education of a bachelor's degree or equivalent is required.
• Minimum of seven (7) years of investigative and/or legal and/or compliance experience or equivalent (law firm, inhouse, forensic/auditing, or government experience) is required.
• Knowledge of, and experience with pharmaceutical industry and laws ideal (e.g., HCP interactions, FDCA, AKS, FCPA, FCA, GMP, GCP, etc.)
• Knowledge of compliance standards and best practices with ability to interpret and apply policies and procedures.
• Proven successful investigation/project management in developing and executing all phases of an investigation plan including: collection, review and analysis of data, information and records; conducting interviews; documenting work completed; drafting findings and conclusions; accountability for successful completion.
• Ability to navigate complex compliance issues while exhibiting sound judgment and objectivity; systematic approach to decision making; solid analytical/problem solving skills; ability to determine root cause and identify viable and alternate solutions.
• Ability to discuss various topics with senior executive leadership is essential for success in this position.
• Respect for confidentiality and ability to manage confidential information with discretion is of critical importance.

Responsibilities

• Conduct internal compliance investigations.
• Develop and execute effective investigation plans; Interview witnesses using fair and effective techniques.
• Manage members of global investigations firms and/or outside counsel in conducting interviews and collection/review of evidence.
• Research, collect and analyze large quantities of data. (pursuant to relevant privacy laws)
• Identify issues and draw appropriate conclusions.
• Prepare timely, accurate and well-written reports.
• Prepare written and oral summaries as needed for business colleagues (including executive leaders) and HR professionals.
• Convey investigation results which may support employment action and/or business and process improvements.
• Partner and liaise with all investigative teams including Human Resources/Employee Relations, Corporate Security, the Law Department and external counsel, Cybersecurity, and Quality.
• Build and maintain internal stakeholder relationships to ensure requisite subject matter expertise included in all investigations.
• Lead by example in cultivating the culture of compliance.

Benefits

• Health Coverage: Medical, pharmacy, dental, and vision care.
• Wellbeing Support: Programs such as BMS Well-Being Account, BMS Living Life Better, and Employee Assistance Programs (EAP).
• Financial Well-being and Protection: 401(k) plan, short- and long-term disability, life insurance, accident insurance, supplemental health insurance, business travel protection, personal liability protection, identity theft benefit, legal support, and survivor support.
• Work-life benefits include: Paid Time Off
• US Exempt Employees: flexible time off (unlimited, with manager approval, 11 paid national holidays (not applicable to employees in Phoenix, AZ, Puerto Rico or Rayzebio employees)
• Phoenix, AZ, Puerto Rico and Rayzebio Exempt, Non-Exempt, Hourly Employees: 160 hours annual paid vacation for new hires with manager approval, 11 national holidays, and 3 optional holidays
• Based on eligibility, additional time off for employees may include unlimited paid sick time, up to 2 paid volunteer days per year, summer hours flexibility, leaves of absence for medical, personal, parental, caregiver, bereavement, and military needs and an annual Global Shutdown between Christmas and New Years Day.
• All global employees full and part-time who are actively employed at and paid directly by BMS at the end of the calendar year are eligible to take advantage of the Global Shutdown.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level