Associate Director, Ethics & Compliance - Risk Assessment and Monitoring
About the role
The Associate Director Ethics & Compliance (E&C), Risk Assessment and Monitoring is a key member of our E&C team who will support our operations and be based in Boston (US) or Ghent (Belgium).
Responsibilities
Design and implement a next-generation Risk Assessment and Mitigation Plan (RAMP) framework using AI, machine learning, behavioral patterns, and data analytics to proactively identify emerging compliance risks.
Collect and analyze data to identify emerging global risks, control gaps, fraud, or non-compliance, and deliver clear reports and dashboards to inform strategic risk decisions and assess compliance controls.
Develop, implement, and enhance a dynamic monitoring framework, including collaboration with Internal Audit and other teams that regularly audit argenx business activities such as Quality, Finance and those of our third-party partners.
Ensure timely, high-quality monitoring reports with executive summaries, root cause analysis, and clear, actionable recommendations, leveraging improved tools and processes for continuous enhancement.
Innovatively explore and expand the scope of monitoring in emerging risk areas such as trade sanctions, social media, data privacy, digital engagement, and AI-driven business processes.
Drive strategy and plan for live monitoring activities such as field ride-alongs, speaker programs, and advisory board meetings to assess compliance with company policies, identify potential risks, and ensure adherence to regulatory requirements.
Implement robust processes to ensure the quality, integrity, and traceability of data used in risk assessments and monitoring activities.
Serve as the primary compliance contact for Internal Audit, supporting planning, documentation review, testing, and remediation efforts.
Contribute to compliance investigations, contributing to root cause analysis and outcome reporting.
Oversee third-party risk management activities, including anti-bribery/anti-corruption due diligence, background checks, and trade sanctions screening, to ensure compliance with compliance standards and regulatory requirements.
Support gap assessment efforts to ensure completion of actions derived from maturity assessments, ensuring transparency, consistency, and defensibility of risk-related decisions.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., Life Sciences, Business, Data Science, Law, or related discipline).
10+ years of experience in compliance, risk management, audit, or related roles within the life sciences sector.
Proven experience designing and executing risk assessment frameworks, ideally leveraging AI, machine learning, and advanced analytics.