Director Compliance Counsel

About the role

This is a high-impact role at the intersection of law, ethics, and business - one for a seasoned attorney who is comfortable building relationships across the enterprise and identifying and addressing cross-border issues. This role will provide guidance to internal stakeholders and perform other compliance-related tasks, as needed, to support the company’s compliance program.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end compliance investigations from evaluating initial allegations to recommending remedial action to ensure compliance with all laws, regulations, and company policies, across the U.S. and internationally.
• Respond to alleged violations of policies, procedures, and standards of Regeneron’s Code of Business Conduct and Ethics by evaluating or recommending the initiation of investigative procedures.
• Liaise with other Compliance or Law Department functions both in the US and globally to ensure integrated support and timely updates.
• Provide guidance to internal stakeholders on risks emanating from international laws, codes and regulations.
• Provide input into policies, procedures and guidance documents.
• Monitor and assess legislative and regulatory developments impacting Regeneron’s global operations.

Requirements

• Experience conducting internal, compliance, and/or government investigations.
• High level of influencing skills and ability to inspire change as it relates to implementing remedial actions.
• The ability to effectively deliver sound and clear Compliance advice in a business setting.
• In-depth knowledge of anti-kickback and anti-bribery prohibitions as they apply to pharmaceutical sales, off-label/inappropriate promotion issues, Open Payments Act reporting obligations, and other primary laws governing key pharmaceutical compliance areas.

Qualifications

• A JD with 8+ years of validated experience, with at least two years working in or with pharmaceutical companies on healthcare compliance related activities.
• Licensed to practice law in New York or eligible for licensure as a registered in-house counsel.