Associate Director, Compliance

Position Summary:

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Ultragenyx is seeking an Associate Director, Compliance to join our Compliance team.  The Associate Director will support, manage, and continuously improve the day-to-day activities of the company’s global compliance program in a manner commensurate with Ultragenyx’s ethos, size, and growth.  The Associate Director will work closely with colleagues across the company to help sustain Ultragenyx’s strong ethical culture.  The position will report to the Senior Director, Compliance and take an active role in a team-oriented and fast-paced group.

Work Model: 

Flex: This role will typically require onsite work 2-3 days each week, or more depending on business needs. In many locations, the business will set certain days each week that Flex employees are required to be onsite.

Responsibilities:

• Supporting the global Compliance team in ensuring business activities comply with applicable healthcare laws and regulations, industry standards, and company policies and procedures
• Providing support to and collaborating closely with North American business partners on compliance matters and needs
• Preparing and delivering effective training and education programs to ensure employees understand ethics and compliance issues and their related responsibilities
• Creating practical and easy to understand compliance policies and procedures that integrate with business activities in an efficient and effective manner
• Enhancing and developing processes, systems, and tools, including data analytics and dashboards, to make compliance resources and communications more effective, accessible, and impactful
• Managing of the company’s records retention policy and associated processes
• Managing the organization and maintenance of compliance resources, including policies, procedures, trainings, and other documents
• Conducting risk-based monitoring and auditing of business activities, and assisting with implementation of corrective actions as necessary
• Assisting with the management of the global transparency and aggregate spend reporting process
• Assisting the Compliance team and Legal department in staying current on industry best practices and compliance developments
• Developing a strong working knowledge of business and operational goals and objectives in assigned areas
• Completing other ad hoc compliance assignments as necessary

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree required
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in the biopharmaceutical industry
• Good understanding of pharmaceutical operations and the legal, compliance, and regulatory framework applicable to the industry (g., fraud and abuse laws, FDA regulations, PhRMA Code, and government guidance)
• A high level of intellectual, professional, and interpersonal agility and flexibility, combined with strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Outstanding organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks and meet tight deadlines
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively as a team
• Self-starter; ability to initiate, analyze, and problem solve
• Ability to manage and coordinate projects with excellent attention to detail
• Enthusiasm for learning and ability to be a positive contributor to department goals and commitments
• Superior technical skills, including advanced knowledge of Microsoft SharePoint, Excel, PowerPoint, Power BI, Tableau, and Veeva
• Proven ability to work with all levels of the organization as required
• Up to 25% travel possible (domestic and international) #LI-CS1 #LI-Hybrid

Salary : $177,500 - $219,200