Regulatory Risk & Compliance - Health Industries - Pharma Life Sciences- Senior Associate

PricewaterhouseCoopers • Chicago, NY

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About The Position

As a Regulatory Risk & Compliance - Health Industries - Pharma Life Sciences Senior Associate, you will support client engagements focused on regulatory compliance, risk identification, and control improvement across pharma and life sciences environments within PwC’s Advisory practice. You will analyze complex issues, build client relationships, and guide junior team members while applying critical thinking, sound judgment, and a developing understanding of business context to deliver practical solutions. You will help clients navigate regulatory requirements, interpret data and feedback, and contribute to workstreams addressing compliance strategies, internal controls, and evolving industry needs. Travel requirements are up to 60%.

Requirements

• At least a bachelor's degree.
• At least 3 years of experience.

Nice To Haves

• Anticipating needs across healthcare compliance engagements.
• Interpreting regulatory changes for pharma and life sciences clients.
• Using critical thinking to break down complex compliance issues.
• Leveraging data insights to shape recommendations and next steps.
• Developing client relationships while navigating ambiguity and change.
• Upholding professional standards and mentoring junior team members.

Responsibilities

• Analyze regulatory requirements and translate them into practical compliance actions for healthcare clients.
• Support regulatory risk assessments, control reviews, and remediation planning across compliance programs.
• Interpret compliance data, issue trends, and documentation to inform recommendations and next steps.
• Develop deliverables addressing governance, controls, regulatory reporting, and monitoring needs.
• Track project workstreams, deadlines, and open items to help keep engagements moving forward.
• Build client relationships by responding to questions, clarifying requirements, and adapting to changing priorities.
• Contribute to discussions on patient safety, data protection, operational risk, and third-party compliance.
• Apply compliance frameworks, standards, and regulatory guidance to client processes and internal controls.
• Review work completed by junior team members and provide guidance to support accuracy and development.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• 401(k).
• Holiday pay.
• Vacation.
• Personal and family sick leave.
• Annual discretionary bonus.

What This Job Offers

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