Associate Director, Compliance, Investigations & Monitoring

Galderma · Miami-Dade County, FL · 2 mo ago

Legal$170k–$210k/yrFull-time

About the Role

Galderma seeks an experienced compliance investigator and monitoring specialist to take a leadership role in the continuous development of Galderma's U.S. Investigations and Monitoring program. The Associate Director, Compliance Investigations & Monitoring will report directly to the Head of U.S. Compliance and will be responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing the day-to-day operation of the investigations and monitoring program. This role is integral to the organization and serves as a key member of the Ethics & Compliance team, helping to drive a robust speak-up culture, proactive risk identification, and effective remediation.

Key Responsibilities

Lead U.S. Compliance Investigations (50%) — Expected outcomes: Timely, consistent, fair, well-documented investigations, appropriate conclusions, root-cause considerations, and actionable remediation recommendations. How performed: Own program framework; coordinate with HR, Legal, and key partners; set intake, triage, scoping, documentation, and closure standards; conduct investigations (data review, interviews, evidence assessment); lead investigations readouts with senior leadership; recommend remediation. Independently handle varied-complexity matters; partner with Compliance Business Partners and cross-functional stakeholders to interpret policies and implement remediation (policy updates, training, coaching, enhanced monitoring).
Develop Investigations Program (procedures, documentation, and training) (15%) — Expected outcomes: Standardized, scalable investigations capability across involved functions; improved consistency and defensibility of case files. How performed: Establish operating procedures and protocols aligned with Code of Conduct/global standards; develop templates and guidance; train cross-functional colleagues on investigations process, documentation, and case management expectations.
Design and continuously improve U.S. compliance monitoring program (20%) — Expected outcomes: Risk-based monitoring coverage of high-risk activities; early detection of issues and prevention of repeat findings. How performed: Build and execute monitoring plans (field rides; speaker programs; advisory boards; trainings; congresses; in-market promotional/educational events); refine methodologies and sampling. Identify areas of emerging risks, anomalies, and trends to prioritize areas for transactional and data-driven monitoring and analytics.
Reporting, dashboards, governance alignment, and continuous improvement (15%) — Expected outcomes: Clear leadership visibility into metrics, trends, and remediation progress; alignment with global E&C expectations. How performed: Develop dashboards/reporting packages; deliver periodic monitoring reports to leadership/committees; support targeted reviews; promote strong ethics and compliance culture.

Qualifications

Juris Doctor (JD) or in-house compliance investigations experience at a pharmaceutical or medical device company.
8-12 years of experience advising a pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or life sciences company on compliance matters (in-house or law firm).
Significant experience conducting internal compliance investigations and managing investigations programs (intake, triage, case handling, reporting, remediation).
Expertise and significant experience advising on U.S. healthcare compliance for prescription products and devices.
Deep knowledge of pharmaceutical industry regulations and therapeutic areas, and of laws/regulations/industry guidance relevant to commercialization (including Federal Anti-Kickback Statute, False Claims Act, FDCA, OIG/DOJ guidance, PhRMA Code, U.S. state and local marketing compliance laws, and relevant enforcement actions).
Demonstrated experience designing and executing monitoring programs and activities, including field-based monitoring and data-driven analytics.
Strong commercial acumen and understanding of market dynamics and business culture impacts.
Excellent analytical and critical thinking skills (large datasets, trend identification, "big picture").
Strong interpersonal, communication, and influencing skills; effective with senior leadership and stakeholders at all levels.
Proven ability to manage multiple complex matters in a fast-paced environment; strong project management and organizational skills.
Ability to handle confidential information appropriately and exercise sound judgment on sensitive investigations and monitoring matters.
Demonstrated strong commitment to compliance, ethics, and accountability.
Ability to travel up to 30%.

Compensation

The target base salary range for this role in Boston, MA is $170,000-$210,000 per year. This range reflects the anticipated compensation for the role. Where pay falls within the range may vary based on many factors, including, but not limited to, job responsibilities, skills, experience, education, certifications, location and applicable geographic pay zones, market conditions, internal equity and business considerations. Compensation decisions are made based on an assessment of the candidate's qualifications and the totality of relevant factors. In addition to base salary, this role is eligible to participate in an annual short-term incentive program, subject to plan terms and eligibility requirements.

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