Senior Director, Legal and Compliance Operations

Position Responsibilities:

• Partner with Compliance and Legal team members to maintain and enhance infrastructure supporting a culture of compliance.
• Manage legal/compliance operations, creating metrics/KPIs/dashboards.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to identify policy and guidance needs; develop and refine policies, procedures, and documentation.
• Design, implement, and continuously improve risk-based compliance training tailored to functional audiences.
• Support the annual compliance risk assessment (data gathering, analysis, and program enhancement opportunities).
• Provide practical compliance guidance and support integration of compliance controls into business processes.
• Drive continuous improvement in documentation, tracking, and reporting on compliance activities and effectiveness.
• Maintain knowledge of applicable laws/regulations/industry guidance (e.g., pricing regulations, privacy laws, OIG/DOJ guidance, PhRMA Code, state marketing compliance).
• Lead and execute legal and compliance projects/initiatives as assigned.

Educational Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree (JD, MBA, or Master’s) strongly preferred.

Experience & Qualifications:

• 12–15+ years in pharmaceutical/biotech compliance, legal, or related functions.
• Success implementing policy governance frameworks and compliance training programs.
• Leadership, judgment, business acumen; ability to make informed decisions with stakeholders.
• Strong interpersonal, written, and presentation skills.
• Knowledge of pharma-relevant laws/regulations/guidance.
• Strong cross-functional collaboration.
• Strong problem-solving and risk assessment.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple complex/confidential initiatives.

Benefits:

• Full-time benefits include flexible paid time off, medical/dental/vision, life/disability insurance, and 401(k) options; additional voluntary benefits (e.g., supplemental life, legal services, EAP mental health).