Vice President, Compliance

Amylyx Pharmaceutical$298K — $335K *
Healthcare
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree required; Juris Doctor, Master's, or Compliance Certification (CCEP) preferred.
  • 12+ years of healthcare compliance experience in biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, or medical devices.
  • Experience with U.S. pharmaceutical product launches preferred.
  • Strong leadership and interpersonal skills to thrive in fast-paced environments.
  • Proven project management skills with the capacity to handle multiple priorities.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills for sensitive matters.
  • Demonstrated commitment to ethics and integrity.

Responsibilities

  • Design and implement a comprehensive compliance program aligned with regulatory standards.
  • Partner with executive leadership to instill a strong ethical culture throughout the organization.
  • Lead the Compliance Committee and oversee compliance reporting to the Board.
  • Serve as a strategic advisor for ensuring compliance in launch activities across departments.
  • Develop compliance operations, including monitoring and conflict-of-interest processes.
  • Conduct compliance investigations and implement corrective actions.
  • Create a compliance training strategy that translates legal requirements into actionable guidance.
  • Carry out ongoing compliance risk assessments to enhance the compliance culture.

Benefits

  • Remote work opportunities within the U.S., with specific state restrictions applying.
  • Occasional travel to corporate headquarters in Cambridge, MA, for events and meetings.
Full Job Description
The Opportunity

Amylyx is seeking an experienced and business-oriented compliance leader to serve as Vice President, Compliance. Reporting to the Senior Vice President, Deputy General Counsel & Compliance Officer, this individual will help design, implement, and continuously enhance a comprehensive healthcare compliance program as the company prepares for commercial launch and rapid growth.

The Vice President, Compliance will play a critical leadership role in fostering a culture of integrity and accountability, establishing a launch-ready compliance infrastructure, and serving as a trusted advisor to business leaders across the organization. The successful candidate will combine strategic vision with operational excellence, demonstrating the ability to build programs, influence stakeholders, and execute effectively in a dynamic biotechnology environment.

Responsibilities
  • Build a compliance program consistent with industry standards and regulatory expectations, including policies and procedures, training and communications, auditing and monitoring, investigations, corrective actions, and ongoing risk assessment.
  • Partner with the Executive Leadership Team and Board to establish and reinforce a strong tone from the top, embedding compliance and ethical conduct into leadership communications, business operations, strategic initiatives, and organizational culture.
  • Drive the Company's Compliance Committee and compliance reporting to the Board and Audit Committee.
  • Serve as a strategic advisor to commercial, medical, and other functions to ensure launch activities are conducted in compliance with applicable legal, regulatory, and industry requirements.
  • Build compliance operations, including transparency reporting, fair market value processes, grants and sponsorship review, third-party due diligence, conflict-of-interest processes, investigations, and monitoring activities.
  • Conduct compliance investigations and ensure appropriate corrective and preventive actions are implemented.
  • Develop and lead the Company's compliance training and communications strategy, translating legal and regulatory requirements into practical, business-relevant guidance.
  • Conduct ongoing compliance risk assessments and periodically evaluate the effectiveness of the Company's compliance culture, recommending enhancements based on business needs, emerging risks, and regulatory expectations.
  • Partner with the Deputy General Counsel to execute and evolve the Company's Enterprise Risk Management program.
  • Help build and mentor a high-performing compliance organization and foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree required; Juris Doctor, Masters and/or Compliance Certification (CCEP), or comparable professional qualifications strongly preferred.
  • Minimum 12 years of relevant healthcare compliance experience in the biotechnology, pharmaceutical, medical device, and/or life sciences industry, with demonstrated experience designing, implementing, and/or enhancing healthcare compliance programs.
  • Experience supporting one or more U.S. pharmaceutical product launches preferred.
  • Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills, a problem-solving mindset, and ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
  • Excellent project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously and drive execution.
  • Strong oral and written communication and presentation skills, and professionalism to handle sensitive matters confidentially and with discretion.
  • Demonstrated commitment to ethics, integrity, and values-based leadership.
  • Ability to travel approximately 15-20% of time.

Work Location and Conditions
  • At Amylyx, we proudly support remote work opportunities within the United States. However, due to business considerations related to health insurance coverage and state tax regulations, we are unable to hire employees who reside and/or work in certain states. Currently, we are not considering applicants from Alaska, Arizona, Hawaii, Michigan and Tennessee.
  • You will be expected to travel to our corporate location in Cambridge, MA several times a year and attend other company-related events as necessary and requested.
  • You must have access to work in setting which enables meeting all requirements of the role (including privacy, reliable internet access, phone, ability to video conference, etc.) at your remote location.


Compensation

The pay range posted below represents our good faith estimate of compensation for this role, based on market data and internal benchmarks. The final offer may vary depending on a candidate's experience, skills, and qualifications, as well as considerations of internal equity.

Estimated Pay Range

$298,000-$335,000 USD

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About Amylyx Pharmaceutical

Amylyx Pharmaceuticals is a clinical-stage pharmaceutical company focused on developing new treatments for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), Alzheimer's disease, and other neurodegenerative diseases. The company's lead product candidate, AMX0035, is a combination therapy designed to reduce the death of motor neurons. Amylyx was founded in 2013 by Joshua Cohen, Justin Klee, and Justin Yang, and is headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
Learn more about Amylyx Pharmaceutical
Size
50 employees
Market Cap
$2.3 billion
Industry
NASDAQ

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