Ethics & Compliance Region Lead

Make your mark for patients

We are looking for an Ethics & Compliance Region Lead who has ability to work independently with the ability to proactively develop and direct solutions to join us in our Ethics and Compliance team, based in our Smyrna, GA

About the role

You will provide expert advice to ensure appropriate development, interpretation and implementation of compliance strategies, policies, procedures, and programs for assigned geography. Implement and secure a robust UCB assigned geography E&C program ensuring that requirements for E&C are effectively implemented. Participate in assigned geography leadership teams and other governance bodies to provide E&C focused input and leadership, including independent perspectives and advice on strategy and tactical plans and activities, as well as regular updates to senior management on E&C related matters as needed.

Who you'll work with

You collaborate with the Ethics & Compliance (E&C) leadership team and peers to embed and foster an ethical mindset and culture as well as designing, implementing and continuously improving an effective compliance program across UCB organizations. You will work with internal and external stakeholders.

What you'll do

• Implement compliance strategies, policies, procedures and programs.
• Lead the assigned geography compliance risk management program to identify and effectively manage compliance obligations for UCB.
• Collaborate with E&C global resources by informing about assigned geography needs/problems, share existing best practices and solutions (in view of scaling up), co-create global solutions (incl. regional pilot), support implementation and monitor solution impact.
• Support business stakeholders by providing independent perspectives and advice utilizing

E&C insights.

• Deliver assigned geography E&C training in collaboration with E&C global resources, for all

affected employees (including temporary employees) and ensuring third parties (such as

independent contractors and agents) are aware of the relevant policies.

• Support the development of Audit reports which detail recommendations designed to correct any potential weaknesses or areas of non-compliance discovered during an Audit/Review.
• Collaborate with E&C Investigations Lead to support investigations into alleged violations of the E&C Program, company ethics, and/or business conduct practices and make recommendations for resolution of misconduct, including disciplinary actions.
• Examine the effectiveness of established policies, standards and procedures in assisting all levels of management in their obligation to comply with all applicable regulatory standards.

Interested? For this role we're looking for the following education, experience and skills

• Bachelor's Degree. Master's Degree preferred
• EP/CCP-I Certification or alternative E&C education program
• Healthcare regulatory and/or consulting experience of at least 5 years
• Knowledge of healthcare regulatory standards
• In depth understanding of key assigned geography business integrity topics
• Hands on experience in operating compliance controls and understanding of industry best practices related to compliance controls.

This positions reasonably anticipated base salary range is $236,800 - $310,800 per year. The actual salary offered will take into account internal equity and may also vary depending on the candidate's geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience, among other factors.

Are you ready to 'go beyond' to create value and make your mark for patients? If this sounds like you, then we would love to hear from you!

About us
UCB is a global biopharmaceutical company, focusing on neurology and immunology. We are around 8,500 people in all four corners of the globe, inspired by patients and driven by science.

Why work with us?
At UCB, we don't just complete tasks, we create value. We aren't afraid to push forward, collaborate, and innovate to make our mark for patients. We have a caring, supportive culture where everyone feels included, respected, and has equitable opportunities to do their best work. We 'go beyond' to create value for our patients, and always with a human focus, whether that's on our patients, our employees, or our planet. Working for us, you will discover a place where you can grow, and have the freedom to carve your own career path to achieve your full potential.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we are open to all talent, and adhere to Affirmative Action principles. This ensures that all qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to neurodiversity, race/ethnicity, colour, national origin, religion, gender, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, age, disability, genetic information, military service, covered/protected veteran status or any other federal, state or local protected class.

Should you require any adjustments to our process to assist you in demonstrating your strengths and capabilities contact us on US-Reasonable_Accommodation@ucb.com for application to US based roles. Please note should your enquiry not relate to adjustments; we will not be able to support you through this channel.