Job Description
Our company is committed to the highest standards of ethics and integrity. As a global health care leader, our work requires us to cultivate strong relationships based on trust. This means listening to and learning from our stakeholders and communicating openly about the decisions we make and the outcomes we achieve. Operating with ethics, integrity and respect is critical to our success.
We are seeking someone who enjoys partnering with the business to uphold our shared values, reinforce our strong ethical culture, and help preserve the reputation we are proud of.
This position reports to Business Practice Associate Director.
Main roles & responsibilities include
* Support the Business Practices Manager in daily activities related to implementing corporate frameworks and local regulation within local business organizations.
* Contribute to ensuring internal standards are properly established and consistently applied across the organization.
* Identify, assess, and prioritize risks related to business practices.
* Design and implement processes and procedures aligned with regulations and internal policies, always promoting simplification, automation, and innovative solutions that facilitate business operations.
* Prepare and deliver training sessions on ethical topics and responsible business practices.
* Act as a business partner for teams requiring guidance on standards and responsible practices.
* Provide support in managing internal processes such as Due Diligence, Patient Programs, and other key workflows.
* Apply appropriate methodologies to minimize, monitor, and control risks.
* Support internal audits and/or external inspections
Education & Experience
* Bachelor's degree
* Postgraduate studies preferred (MBA related with Pharmaceutical industry or Compliance Certification)
* A minimum of 2 years of experience in Compliance roles within the healthcare sector, or in Project Management of complex initiatives related to commercial areas in the same industry.
* Fluent in English and Spanish
Skills:
* High ethical standards and personal integrity, demonstrating sound judgment and responsible decision‑making.
* Proven analytical skills and strategic thinking, with the ability to interpret data, identify insights, and support informed business decisions.
* Project Management accountability, ensuring strong ownership, planning, and execution of complex initiatives.
* Advanced knowledge of technological solutions, artificial intelligence, and Microsoft ecosystem tools, with the ability to apply them to process optimization and the enhancement of business practices.
* Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across varied teams.
* Strong influencing skills and proactivity, contributing to a culture of continuous improvement and responsible business conduct.
* Awareness of rules, legal requirements, and industry codes relevant to the pharmaceutical sector.
* Good understanding of pharmaceutical companies’ infrastructure and processes, enabling effective navigation and support across the organization.
* Familiarity with guidelines related to business practices and data protection legislation, ensuring alignment with internal and external expectations.
Required Skills:
Adaptability, Adaptability, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Business Decisions, Business Operations, Business Process Management (BPM), Clinical Judgment, Compliance Monitoring, Compliance Program Development, Compliance Remediation, Compliance Training, Cross-Cultural Teams, Data Analysis, Documentations, Driving Continuous Improvement, Ethical Standards, Global Health, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), IS Audit, Pharmaceutical Management, Policy Implementation, Process Optimization, Project Management, Regulatory Communications, Regulatory Compliance {+ 3 more}
Preferred Skills:
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Employee Status:
Regular
Relocation:VISA Sponsorship:Travel Requirements:Flexible Work Arrangements:
Not Applicable
Shift:Valid Driving License:Hazardous Material(s):Job Posting End Date:
03/29/2026
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