Life Sciences – Compliance, Risk Management and Investigations | Senior Director

Ankura•Washington, DC

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Ankura is a team of excellence founded on innovation and growth. Ankura’s Global Disputes and Economics Healthcare and Life Sciences Practice is searching for a talented individual to join our team. This exciting position will focus on driving value to Life Sciences clients and external counsel through compliance, disputes, investigations and advisory services. The position has tremendous growth potential with one of the leading professional services firms in the United States. Ankura’s Disputes and Economics Healthcare and Life Sciences Practice is the largest industry group within the firm. This position is ideally based in one of our large office locations (Washington, D.C., New York, Chicago) to work with key leaders and team members as needed. However, a remote option may be available on a case-by-case basis. As a key member of our Life Sciences Practice, you will be working with practice leadership to provide exemplary compliance, disputes, investigations and litigation support (e.g., expert witness) services across the Life Sciences sector in matters relating to compliance with the federal False Claims Act; Anti-Kickback Statute; Food Drug and Cosmetic Act; Department of Justice and Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General guidance; trade association guidance; and international compliance standards governing pharmaceutical and medical device operations. You will be joining a team of industry experts with backgrounds in compliance, regulatory, legal, audit, operations, nursing, pharmacy, medical science, economics, accounting, and data science. Ankura’s Disputes and Economics Healthcare and Life Sciences Practice is a recognized leader in providing compliance, investigations, and litigation support to organizations across the healthcare continuum. Ankura provides unparalleled subject matter, technical and analytical expertise that Healthcare and Life Sciences clients and their legal counsel can rely upon to successfully navigate complex matters. Ankura Consulting Group, LLC is an independent global expert services and advisory firm that delivers services and end-to-end solutions to help clients at critical inflection points related to conflict, crisis, performance, risk, strategy, and transformation. The Ankura team consists of more than 2000 professionals serving 3,000+ clients across 55 countries who are leaders in their respective fields and areas of expertise. Collaborative Lateral Thinking That Deliversᵀᴹ, hard-earned experience, expertise, and multidisciplinary capabilities drive results and Ankura is unrivalled in its ability to assist clients to Protect, Create, and Recover Valueᵀᴹ. For more information, please visit, ankura.com.

Requirements

4-year degree
8-10 years’ experience in positions of progressive responsibility in Life Sciences companies and/or professional service firms (e.g., consulting, law, accounting)
Strong time management and project management skills with a high level of attention to detail, planning and follow-through
Strong writing and presentation skills
Previous or current consulting experience at a public accounting firm or large- to mid-sized consulting firm with a substantial focus on clients in the Life Sciences (pharmaceuticals, biotech, medical devices, medical technology, or diagnostics), with experience working in a transformative environment.
A strong working knowledge of the industry and applicable laws, regulations and trends is required. These include: The Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetics Act; FDA regulations; The Federal False Claims Act and Anti-Kickback statute; CMS and Veteran’s Administration regulations regarding pharmaceutical price reporting; and sales and marketing requirements for prescription drugs and medical devices.
A proven track record in delivering exceptional and effective service across a broad spectrum of compliance, disputes, investigations, and advisory projects is essential.
This individual has experience communicating effectively with client executives and professionals at all working levels.
A passion for being a part of a growing, entrepreneurial team is essential.
Ability to travel depending upon client demand

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree (e.g., J.D., MBA) is preferred
Familiarity with expert reports and/or testimony with respect to fraud and abuse matters, monitorships, government proceedings, and class actions is preferred.
Experience coaching and mentoring talent to help the team grow professionally (regardless of position) is preferred.
Participating in recruiting new talent will also be expected.

Responsibilities

Demonstrate the highest degree of professionalism, ethics, quality, and integrity
Grow Ankura’s Disputes & Economics Life Sciences Practice by bringing expertise and an expansion mindset as you join the team
Be a key contributor to project delivery teams
Serve as project manager for client services, including large and complex engagements
Support expert witness reports and testimony with respect to fraud and abuse, competition, government healthcare program and prescription drug pricing, investigations, and commercial litigation matters
Support project teams on advisory matters relating to corporate and healthcare compliance, including risk assessments, compliance program effectiveness evaluations, development, implementation and oversight of key compliance controls
Support clients with implementation and oversight of compliance enforcement decrees such as Corporate Integrity Agreements, Deferred Prosecution Agreements, and independent monitorships
Interact with clients throughout all phases of consulting engagements
Demonstrate exceptional leadership capabilities through the mentorship and development of colleagues
Encourage relationship building by participating in the firm’s networking activities and initiatives
Contribute meaningfully to various practice development efforts, such as attendance at industry conferences and generation of thought leadership
Providing best-in-class experience for our clients
Delivering timely, exceptional work product
Managing multiple projects, including large engagements, evaluating work quality and performance of other team members, including qualitative and quantitative tasks
Supervising and training team members