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Global Program Dir Vendor/Third Party Compliance

Job Description

This role supports the Global CECO and wider Global Ethics & Compliance team and will be responsible for coordinating our global third-party vendor due diligence program, including setting standards and managing global risks associated with third parties.

**Please note that this global position and can be located in either US, Japan (Tokyo) or Europe (Wexham).

Responsibilities include but not limited to the following:

Developing and implementing new global program for third party vendor due diligence and risk management, including vendor management activities and ensuring alignment with business and regulatory strategies
Developing consistent global standards for management of third parties.
Developing consistent contractual obligations for vendors with regard to compliance as well as Supplier Code of Conduct
Proactively identify areas of potential risk and develop proactive global and regional risk mitigation plans and manage issue resolution, incorporating learning to strengthen partnership processes
Actively leading large/ high impact third party diligences in specific regions when required, and provide ongoing support and expertise to regionally-based colleagues
Working with IT to establish appropriate technology platforms to support global compliance risk assessment efforts
Defining management reports/ dashboards and provide regular feedback to regional partners and global/ regional leadership teams

Qualifications/ Required

Knowledge/ Experience and Skills:

Proficiency in multiple languages desirable
Minimum 10 years of experience with due diligence and audit procedures for a pharmaceutical/medical company, and ability to proactively identify risk of non-compliance in complex environments required.
Experience in all aspects of managing third party vendors; including contract negotiation, vendor performance management, preparing and evaluating RFPs, relationship management required.
Practical operational experience of working across disciplines and across multiple regions required.
Experience working within a global team framework and a multi-cultural environment
Efficiently/actively manages conflict in a tactful, diplomatic way, seeking effective solutions for all parties.
Able to manage both time and priority constraints and to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
Capability to critically analyze complex and/or ambiguous information leveraging excellent analytical, technical and problem-solving skills.
Strong communication skills with the ability to express oneself clearly and concisely to a variety of audiences. Ability to understand/analyze/ synthesize and communicate to internal/external stakeholders.
Up to 20% domestic and international travel is required based upon business needs.

Educational Qualifications

BA or BS Degree required, relevant advanced degree preferred

Annual Salary :

Minimum $195,522.00 - Maximum $292,330.00, plus annual incentive: The range shown represents a typical pay range or starting salary for candidates hired to perform the work. Other elements may be used to determine actual salary such as the candidate’s job experience, specific skills, and comparison to internal incumbents currently in role. This information is provided to applicants in accordance with states and local laws.

Company benefits: comprehensive medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage, company provided Basic Life, AD&D, Short-term and Long-term Disability insurance, tuition reimbursement, a 401(k) match, PTO allotment each calendar year, paid holidays, and paid leave programs as well as other company provided benefits.

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