Senior Manager/Associate Director Compliance North America and the United Kingdom

HIKMA•Berkeley Heights, NJ

12d•$121,350 - $180,850•Hybrid

About The Position

Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA Inc. is seeking a Senior Manager or Associate Director, Compliance Americas & UK, to join its global compliance team. The role is responsible for implementing and operating North America and UK compliance programs for Hikma Pharmaceuticals PLC, supporting compliance with fraud, waste and abuse requirements and other regulatory obligations across the corporate organization. It supports commercial, manufacturing, R&D, and quality operations in complying with applicable U.S. federal and state healthcare laws, anti-corruption and anti-fraud requirements, Group-wide compliance policies, the UK Bribery Act, and corporate governance expectations established by the Hikma Board. The position supports anti-corruption controls, including third-party due diligence, monitoring higher-risk relationships and transactions, oversight of gifts and hospitality, and investigations of suspected bribery or corruption. It also supports the U.S. healthcare compliance program, including requirements under the Federal Anti-Kickback Statute, False Claims Act, Sunshine Act/Open Payments, and state marketing and reporting laws. The role executes risk-based compliance auditing and monitoring across commercial, manufacturing, and R&D operations; tracks remediation of audit, monitoring, and regulatory inspection findings; supports transparency reporting; and prepares compliance metrics and updates for the Group Chief Compliance Officer. Additional duties include supporting compliance training and communications, maintaining U.S.-specific policies and procedures aligned with Group policies, and assisting the Regional Head of Compliance with other program areas. This is a hybrid role requiring four days in the office and may require domestic and periodic international travel of up to 25% of the time.

Requirements

J.D. or equivalent U.S. law degree preferred; alternatively, a bachelor’s degree with substantial relevant compliance experience.
Minimum 10–12 years of progressive compliance, legal, or regulatory experience.
At least 5 years focused on healthcare or pharmaceutical compliance in a U.S.-regulated manufacturer, distributor, or life sciences company.
Working knowledge of the FCPA, federal Anti-Kickback Statute, civil False Claims Act, Sunshine Act/Open Payments, and U.S. AML/sanctions frameworks, including OFAC and BSA.
Experience operating within a multinational, publicly listed group structure and reporting to non-U.S. corporate headquarters or Board governance.
Ability to travel domestically and periodically internationally, up to 25% of the time.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare Board- and Audit Committee-level materials.
Ability to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

Nice To Haves

Compliance certification such as CCEP, CCEP-I, or CHC.
UK-listed company experience.
Experience managing government investigations, internal investigations, or corporate integrity agreements.

Responsibilities

Support Hikma’s anti-corruption compliance program in alignment with the FCPA, the UK Bribery Act 2010 where applicable, and Group ABAC policy.
Support third-party due diligence and risk-based monitoring of higher-risk relationships and transactions, including distributors, agents, consultants, and HCP/HCO interactions.
Support oversight of gifts, meals, entertainment, and hospitality controls for interactions with healthcare professionals, government officials, and regulators.
Support or assist with internal investigations into suspected corruption or bribery issues, coordinating with relevant stakeholders.
Support oversight of the U.S. healthcare compliance program, including compliance with the Federal Anti-Kickback Statute, civil False Claims Act, Sunshine Act/Open Payments, and related state marketing and reporting laws.
Support Open Payments/Sunshine Act data capture, aggregate spend tracking, and state marketing compliance reporting.
Support execution of a risk-based auditing and monitoring plan across commercial, manufacturing, and R&D operations, including transaction testing, field-level monitoring, and periodic control-effectiveness reviews.
Track and report remediation of findings from compliance audits, monitoring activities, and regulatory inspections, ensuring corrective and preventive actions are implemented and closed on schedule.
Support U.S. transparency reporting obligations and maintain accurate, timely, audit-ready records.
Prepare U.S. compliance metrics, audit and monitoring results, and transparency reporting updates for the Group Chief Compliance Officer.
Support development of risk-based compliance training and communications for U.S. employees, including onboarding and role-specific modules.
Support management of U.S.-specific compliance policies and procedures, aligning them with Group-wide policy and U.S. legal requirements.
Assist the Regional Head of Compliance with other program areas as necessary.

Benefits

Annual performance bonus, commission, and share potential.
Hikma-sponsored 401(k) with automatic enrollment and company matching contributions.
Paid time off starting at 20 days, with additional days upon work milestone anniversaries.
Three personal days.
Eleven company-paid holidays.
Health, dental, vision, mental health, disability, life insurance, and prescription drug coverage, plus voluntary benefits.
Employee discount program.
Wellbeing rewards program.
Career advancement and growth opportunities.
Tuition reimbursement.
Paid maternity and parental leave.