Associate Director, Corporate Compliance - Operations

Unither Pharmaceuticals•RTP, NC, NC

4d•$145,500 - $205,000•Remote

About The Position

The Associate Director, Corporate Compliance - Operations is an experienced compliance operations leader who combines strategic thinking with strong execution. This role serves as a go-to lead for compliance systems, process governance, and reporting enablement, with responsibility for shaping scalable operational solutions that support a modern and effective Corporate Compliance program. The Associate Director is comfortable leading complex cross-functional initiatives, improving data quality and process performance, and addressing operational and regulatory challenges with thoughtful, practical solutions.

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)
7+ years of experience leading compliance systems and process governance, requirements definition, testing/UAT, implementation and continuous improvement and making decisions and recommendations regarding organizational practices, policies and systems
7+ years of experience with data governance and operational reporting/analytics (e.g., dashboards, KPIs, data quality)
Ability to build and maintain professional relationships with internal stakeholders
Demonstrated experience leading highly complex initiatives with significant risk and complexity, leveraging strong cross-functional relationships and influencing skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment with flexibility, commitment to teamwork, and willingness to adapt assignments to meet the Company’s needs
Ability to partner cross-functionally with IT, Finance, Legal, and business stakeholders to drive adoption and timely delivery of system/process enhancements, including communicating with senior/executive leaders as a functional area expert
Strong project/program management experience, including managing scope, timelines, risk/issues, and cross functional stakeholders
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with strong attention to detail and accuracy; ability to translate complex data/process topics into clear insights and recommendations
Strong presentation and communication skills (written and verbal), including creation of executive-ready materials and facilitation of working sessions
Manages sensitive and confidential matters with discretion and sound judgment
Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and familiarity with analytics and work management tools (e.g., Power BI, Smartsheet, Microsoft Project)
Demonstrated knowledge of regulatory/compliance requirements applicable to corporate compliance (e.g., Anti-Kickback Statute, False Claims Act, Foreign Corrupt Practice Act, and state price transparency laws and regulations)
Demonstrated ability to design and govern compliance systems and system-enabled processes, including defining controls, translating requirements into system/process configurations, and ensuring sustainable operating procedures
Strong understanding of data governance concepts and ability to establish data quality standards, definitions, and reporting requirements to support reliable analytics and decision-making
Learning agility: ability to quickly learn new subject areas and support emerging priorities as directed
Produces high quality work with minimal oversight from manager
Ability to travel up to 20%

Nice To Haves

Master’s Degree in business, finance, life sciences, healthcare, information systems or related field
7+ years of experience designing, developing, and leading third-party risk management programs and/or embedding compliance controls into vendor/procurement processes
CHC - Certified Healthcare Compliance or equivalent healthcare compliance certification
Working knowledge of artificial intelligence concepts and governance considerations, and ability to use AI tools at a basic level to support productivity and analysis in a professional environment

Responsibilities

Lead the design and optimization of compliance systems, workflows, and governance structures that support key operational processes such as HCP engagement, external funding, and fair market value.
Advance a compliance systems and data roadmap, overseeing enhancements and release readiness, and ensuring that processes remain well controlled, sustainable, and aligned with business and regulatory expectations.
Provide leadership for data governance across compliance-owned systems and datasets by establishing quality standards, definitions, documentation, and control expectations.
Enable more effective reporting and analytics by improving data completeness, accuracy, and usability and by partnering with stakeholders to define business requirements for dashboards, extracts, and other reporting outputs.
Play a leadership role in building and maintaining a third-party risk management program for healthcare compliance risk, including risk-based intake, due diligence, governance, onboarding, renewal, and termination processes.
Partner across functions to embed appropriate compliance controls into vendor lifecycle activities and help ensure that operational design keeps pace with evolving business needs and regulatory expectations.
Work across functions and levels of the organization to influence decisions, align priorities, and move initiatives forward.
Manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment with flexibility, commitment to teamwork, and willingness to adapt assignments to meet the Company’s needs.
Partner cross-functionally with IT, Finance, Legal, and business stakeholders to drive adoption and timely delivery of system/process enhancements, including communicating with senior/executive leaders as a functional area expert.
Manage sensitive and confidential matters with discretion and sound judgment.