Associate Director, Compliance

Tarsus Pharmaceuticals•Irvine, CA

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Associate Director, Compliance will play a critical role in shaping and advancing a best-in-class Compliance Program at Tarsus. This individual will partner closely with the Compliance Department to design, implement, and sustain our program that not only meets—but exceeds—regulatory expectations, while actively fostering a companywide culture of integrity, accountability, and ethical decision-making. Grounded in recognized regulatory frameworks, including Office of Inspector General (OIG) Guidance, the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines, and Department of Justice standards for effective compliance programs, this role will partner to ensure that compliance is fully embedded into how the organization operates and grows. As a key member of a highly collaborative team, this role will contribute meaningfully across all elements of the Tarsus Compliance Program, bringing thoughtful judgment, operational rigor, and a proactive, business-aligned mindset to compliance strategy and execution.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and 12 years of relevant experience in Life Sciences or related Consulting
Proficient in Federal Healthcare Program requirements and FDA requirements
Demonstrated strong ethics and integrity
Demonstrated ability to exercise independent judgment
Strong analytical skills
Must have the ability to develop and maintain trusted relationships with internal partners across all levels and work well in teams
Exceptional written and oral communication skills
Self-starter and proactive

Nice To Haves

Certification of Healthcare Compliance (CHC) or Certified Compliance and Ethics Professional (CCEP) a plus

Responsibilities

Lead execution of the compliance auditing and monitoring program including annual planning, coordination and oversight of third-party vendors, scheduling and execution of live and virtual monitoring activities and compliance audits, analysis of results, and tracking and follow-up of remediation and corrective actions.
Manage administration of the compliance disclosure and reporting case management system, including case intake, tracking, reporting, and system maintenance. Support compliance investigations through case research, documentation, interview coordination, and preparation of investigation summaries and reports. Track disciplinary actions and remediation actions to completion.
Support execution of the annual compliance Risk Assessment and Mitigation Plan (RAMP), including risk survey administration, analysis of outputs, and tracking and management of mitigation actions.
Develop reports periodically to identify potential compliance risks, trends, and areas for continuous improvement.
Provide ongoing compliance support to employees by responding to questions and concerns, supporting compliance education and training initiatives, and reinforcing a culture of compliance and ethics across the organization.
Assist the Compliance Officer and Compliance Leadership Team with special projects and initiatives as needed