Director, Compliance – African Region

The Director, Compliance, is responsible for implementation of IQVIA’s global healthcare compliance (HCC) and anti-bribery/anti-corruption (ABAC) compliance. Establishes standards and implements procedures to help ensure compliance programs throughout the organization are effective and efficient in identifying, preventing, detecting, and remedying non-compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and policies and procedures; and helps drive an ethical culture of doing the right thing.

Maintains current knowledge of laws and regulations; develops annual compliance work plan for the region; provides reports and guidance, as applicable, to senior management, staff, and employees on ethics and compliance matters; support internal compliance risk identification, reviews and monitors activities; investigates matters related to compliance; develops, assesses, and implements compliance training and education; and develops and supports business conduct and compliance-oriented audits. This position is responsible for developing close relationships and strategic partnerships with relevant stakeholders within IQVIA.  This position will report to the Regional Senior Director Compliance.

Responsibilities

• Drive process improvement and standardization practices within the function and coordinate the development of Standard Operating Procedures.
• Assist BD groups with responses to RFP compliance related questions from potential clients.
• Support compliance related activities for acquisitions and integrations
• Partner with ECO leaders and staff to execute Plan activities, including conducting HCC risk assessments, audits and monitoring.
• Work closely with other company departments including legal, internal audit, human resources, and safety and security to ensure effective implementation and communication of compliance and ethics programs.
• Collaborate with other stakeholders to incorporate relevant monitoring and audit findings into further Plan development and activities, HCC policies and procedures, and HCC training/communications (closed loop program management)
• Host, manage and support ABAC/HCC related customer audits or vendor audits, including overseeing and reporting on progress of mitigation plans
• Participate on joint HCC and ABAC customer committees
• Serve as ambassador for ECO program across IQVIA globally
• Engage and motivate other businesses and functions to drive accountability to the ECO program and maintain effective roles and responsibilities

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Master’s degree and 8 years of directly-related experience or Bachelor’s degree and 10 years of directly-related experience
• 5 years of Healthcare Compliance (HCC) risk assessment, monitoring, auditing and data analytics experience in the life sciences (pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device) industry
• Sound knowledge and understanding of relevant global equivalents and industry codes, (e.g., IFPMA, EFPIA, PhRMA, AdvaMed, MedTech)
• Experience in conducting compliance audits related to U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA), U.K. Bribery Act and other relevant global anti-corruption laws and regulations
• Demonstrated ability to deliver against critical business objectives on budget and on time, implement complex instructions, prioritize, be proactive, resolve conflicts, follow through on assignments, and be a team player
• Excellent project management skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and provide a high level of responsiveness across multiple stakeholders
• Ability to work independently and manage time efficiently
• Ability to exercise excellent judgment and initiative in handling business issues
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with stakeholders at all levels of the organization
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Strong interpersonal skills, judgment, maturity and agility

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in business administration, compliance or accounting
• Relevant auditing or compliance professional certifications:  Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Compliance and Ethics Professional (CCEP), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE)
• Life sciences outsourcing (e.g., CRO) experience
• Demonstrated ability to identify and help deliver on process improvements

Other

• Travel up to 30% per year; including international travel
• Position is based in Centurion, South Africa

At IQVIA, we believe in pushing the boundaries of human science and data science to make the biggest impact possible – to help our customers create a healthier world. The advanced analytics, technology solutions and contract research services we provide to the life sciences industry are made possible by our 67,000+ employees around the world who apply their insight, curiosity and intellectual courage every step of the way. Learn more at jobs.iqvia.com.