Associate Director, Compliance & Ethics Lead LR MEA

About the role

Bristol Myers Squibb is looking for an Associate Director, Compliance & Ethics Lead for the Local Representative Markets Middle East and Africa (LR MEA). The role leads Compliance & Ethics operations for the supported market(s) and acts as the day-to-day business partner, giving risk-based guidance and supporting the implementation of the BMS global Compliance & Ethics program. It works closely with market business and functional stakeholders and partners with regional Compliance & Ethics leadership on governance and escalation of significant matters.

Key responsibilities

• Promote a strong culture of integrity, quality, compliance and ethics, working with market leadership
• Support the annual Compliance & Ethics work plan for LR MEA and drive local implementation of global programs, systems, processes and controls
• Identify, assess and escalate compliance risks, recommend mitigation measures and lead or support periodic risk assessments
• Partner with Legal and other functions, and support the LRM Compliance Committee co-chaired by the Head of C&E LRM & KSA&GCC and the local General Manager
• Oversee local procedures, education, training, communications, monitoring and analytics, and conduct or coordinate risk-based monitoring, internal audits, due diligence and remediation follow-up
• Maintain knowledge of applicable laws, regulations, industry codes and enforcement developments, and support a speak-up culture
• Take part in relevant industry associations, share insights across markets and escalate significant risks to regional and global leadership

Required profile

• University degree or equivalent professional experience
• 10+ years of relevant experience in Compliance & Ethics in a highly regulated industry, which may include legal, internal audit, monitoring, risk management or controls
• Experience in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, healthcare or another highly regulated industry
• Knowledge of applicable laws, regulations and compliance risks in the supported market(s)
• Fluency in Arabic and English, as applicable to the role

Required skills

• Ability to identify and assess compliance risks and give practical, risk-based guidance
• Strong judgment, integrity, discretion and ability to handle sensitive matters
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Clear written and verbal communication, able to challenge stakeholders when necessary
• A professional qualification in compliance, law, accounting, audit, risk management or a related discipline is preferred