Compliance Officer, US

Grünenthal GmbH

$225K — $285K *
Healthcare
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Law, Finance, Business, or related field; advanced degree preferred (JD, MBA, MPH or PharmD).
  • Certified Compliance & Ethics Professional (CCEP) or equivalent preferred; additional certifications (e.g., CHC, CIA) considered a plus.
  • Deep knowledge of pharmaceutical regulations including Anti-Kickback Statute and FDA promotional regulations.
  • Expertise in enterprise risk management and compliance program requirements along with regulatory governance.
  • Strong leadership, stakeholder management, and analytical skills to influence executive levels.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the design and implementation of the U.S. compliance program, ensuring alignment with global frameworks.
  • Implement technology-enabled tools for program efficiency, including AI-driven monitoring.
  • Provide compliance guidance to diverse functional teams, including Commercial and Medical Affairs.
  • Conduct compliance risk assessments and develop strategies for mitigation in key risk areas.
  • Oversee compliance training and auditing activities to ensure program effectiveness.

Benefits

  • Participation in a Long-Term Incentive Plan of 25% of base salary.
  • Annual performance bonus target of 25% of base salary.
  • Comprehensive benefits package included.
Full Job Description
Compliance Officer, US

The salary range for this position is between $225k and $285k.

Actual salary at the time of hire may vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate's relevant qualifications, skills, and experience. The company also currently offers a Long-Term Incentive Plan (cash plan) of 25% base salary, and annual performance bonus target of 25% base salary (subject to meeting plan requirements) and comprehensive benefits.

POSITION SUMMARY

As the Compliance Officer, US, you will lead and advance our U.S. Compliance & Ethics program, ensuring adherence to healthcare laws, regulations, and industry standards while enabling responsible business growth. You will serve as a trusted advisor to senior leaders, embedding compliance into business strategy and fostering a culture of integrity, accountability, and patient-centric decision-making.

This role combines strategic leadership with hands-on execution, partnering closely with U.S. and global stakeholders to drive an effective, aligned compliance program in a dynamic, highly regulated environment.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Lead the design, implementation, and continuous evolution of the U.S. compliance program, including policies, procedures, and controls, ensuring alignment with global frameworks while addressing U.S.-specific regulatory requirements
  • Review, and implement (where possible) technology-enabled tools to improve program efficiency and effectiveness, including AI-driving monitoring tools and data analytics to enhance risk detection
  • Provide strategic compliance guidance to Commercial, Medical Affairs, Market Access, Regulatory, and other functional teams
  • Conduct compliance risk assessments and develop mitigation strategies across key risk areas
  • Oversee compliance training, monitoring, and auditing activities to ensure ongoing effectiveness and undertake compliance risk assessments
  • Partner with Legal to manage internal investigations, issue resolution, and remediation efforts
  • Support product launches and business initiatives with proactive compliance guidance
  • Lead responses to audits, regulatory inspections, and government inquiries
  • Build, lead, and develop a high-performing compliance team
  • Serve as a key influencer to senior leadership, helping shape compliance strategy and culture
  • Champion and embed a culture of integrity, accountability, and patient-centric decision-making across the U.S. organization, influencing behaviors at all levels of the business
  • Adapt and operationalize global compliance policies, training, and communications to align with U.S. regulatory requirements and evolving business needs
  • Implement KPIs, create dashboards and regular reports to senior and global leadership
  • Serve as a strategic and trusted advisor to senior business leaders, providing pragmatic compliance guidance that effectively balances risk management with business enablement


QUALIFICATIONS, CAREER EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

A combination of relevant education and applicable job experience will be considered.
  • Qualifications
    • Bachelor's degree in Law, Finance, Business, or related field required; advanced degree strongly preferred (JD, MBA, MPH or PharmD).
    • Certified Compliance & Ethics Professional (CCEP) or equivalent preferred; additional certifications (e.g., CHC, CIA) a plus
    • Deep knowledge of pharmaceutical-related regulations (e.g., Anti-Kickback Statute, False Claims Act, FDA promotional regulations, Sunshine Act / Open Payments and state transparency laws, Medicaid Drug Rebate Program and 340B considerations)
    • Demonstrated expertise in enterprise risk management, corporate compliance program requirements (incl., OIG expectation, DOJ guidance, scientific exchange vs. promotional boundaries, field force compliance and monitoring frameworks), and regulatory governance
    • Familiarity with HIPAA and patient data considerations, contracting and FMV principles
    • Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills with ability to influence executive levels
    • Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities
    • Proven ability to translate complex regulatory requirements into practical business controls and policies
    • High degree of integrity, sound judgment, and commitment to ethical standards


  • Career Experience
    • 8-10 Years of progressive experience in compliance, legal, risk, or audit within complex, highly regulated environments
    • Proven track record designing, implementing, and scaling enterprise-wide compliance programs and frameworks
    • Experience partnering with business leaders to embed compliance into strategic decision-making and operations
    • Demonstrated success managing regulatory examinations, audits, and remediation initiatives
    • Experience leading investigations, managing compliance risk assessments, and overseeing corrective action plans
    • History of building and leading high-performing compliance and/or risk teams
    • Ability to anticipate regulatory trends and proactively adapt compliance strategies to evolving requirements
    • Expertise developing training, awareness programs, and initiatives that promote a strong culture of ethics and compliance
    • Experience interfacing with regulators, external counsel, and internal audit functions at a senior level
    • Demonstrated ability to leverage data analytics and technology to enhance compliance monitoring and reporting


ETHICS AND COMPLIANCE
  • Demonstrates the highest level of ethics, integrity, trust while acting with courage and candor.
  • High accountability for your actions and results and ability to ensure a high level of commitment to the success of the organization, your peers and customers.
  • Operates in compliance with all applicable regulations and professional standards at all times.


TRAVEL
  • The ability to travel up to 30%, including overnights and internationally, as dictated by business need and attend all company sponsored events/meetings/conferences.


VALUES & BEHAVIORS
  • Live Entrepreneurship: Plan for long-term growth and build a future business predicated on innovation.
  • Patient Centric: Deliver innovation for patients and challenge each other to improve patient outcomes.
  • Join Forces: Seek diverse input, collaborate across all functions, and leverage resources from global partners.
  • Act with Integrity: Apply ethical standards, encourage transparency, and embrace diversity and inclusivity.
  • Drive Performance: Create an atmosphere that nurtures teamwork in order to enable high performance and sustainable growth.

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