Senior Director, Compliance

About the role

The Senior Director, Compliance will lead and scale Inventiva's global compliance and data privacy programs. Reporting to the Chief Legal Officer, this role supports late-stage clinical operations and helps establish the foundation for post-readout readiness and future commercialization.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of global healthcare compliance programs aligned with evolving laws, regulations, and industry codes
• Partner cross-functionally to support adherence to healthcare compliance requirements and ethical standards
• Develop, maintain, and update compliance policies, procedures, and processes to meet global requirements
• Develop and deliver compliance training programs that promote understanding of and adherence to company policies
• Implement and manage compliance systems and tools (e.g., HCP engagement, analytics, monitoring platforms)
• Support enterprise-wide compliance risk assessments and contribute to the annual compliance workplan
• Partner with the Data Protection Officer (DPO), Legal, and IT to support a comprehensive global data privacy program aligned with HIPAA, GDPR, CCPA/CPRA, and other applicable regulations
• Assist in conducting Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs) and privacy risk assessments across clinical trials and third-party vendor relationships
• Implement systems and procedures to ensure compliance with global transparency and spend reporting requirements
• Partner cross-functionally to establish procedures for the development, review, and approval of publications and promotional materials
• Lead the Medical, Legal, and Regulatory (MLR) review committee
• Conduct and support monitoring and auditing activities to assess program effectiveness and identify compliance risks
• Lead and support internal compliance investigations through resolution and reporting to leadership
• Administer compliance reporting channels (e.g., helpline) and promote a strong speak-up culture across the organization
• Proactively identify inefficiencies within compliance and privacy programs and implement enhancements

Qualifications

• Degree in Law or a related field required
• Minimum of 10 years of healthcare compliance experience, preferably within biotech or pharmaceutical organizations
• Strong working knowledge of global healthcare regulations, compliance frameworks, and industry codes
• Demonstrated experience supporting late-stage clinical development and readiness for commercialization

Core Skills & Competencies

• Healthcare compliance and ethics
• Risk assessment, monitoring, and auditing
• Investigations and issue management
• Policy development and governance
• Data privacy and regulatory interpretation
• Strong analytical, communication, and project management skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, evolving environment