Senior Director, Compliance Training

The Opportunity

The Senior Director of Compliance Training will lead the strategy, design, and execution of a global compliance training program for a biotechnology organization. This role is responsible for fostering a culture of ethics and compliance by delivering engaging, risk-based training aligned with regulatory requirements and industry best practices.

• Foster a culture of ethics and compliance by delivering engaging, risk-based training aligned with regulatory requirements and industry best practices.
• Serve as a key advisor to the Vice President, Compliance and senior leadership on training-related compliance risks and mitigation strategies.
• Continuously assess and evolve training programs to reflect changes in laws, regulations, and company risk profile.
• Design, develop, and oversee delivery of compliance training programs (e.g., Code of Conduct, anti-bribery/anti-corruption, healthcare compliance, data privacy, clinical trial compliance).
• Own the strategy, development, deployment, and ongoing maintenance of legal training programs, partnering with Legal to ensure content reflects current laws, company policies, and business needs.
• Ensure training content is engaging, role-specific, and tailored for diverse global audiences.
• Leverage multiple delivery modalities (e-learning, live training, workshops, microlearning, digital platforms).
• Partner closely with Learning & Development, Corporate Communications, Legal, HR, regional compliance staff (U.S., Europe, and Asia), and business stakeholders to ensure effective deployment, localization, communication, and reinforcement of training programs.
• Act as the primary Compliance Training liaison to cross-functional partners, aligning training calendars, communications plans, audience targeting, and change-management efforts to support consistent learner experiences.
• Drive consistency in global training standards while allowing for regional customization where necessary.
• Establish and track key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics to evaluate training effectiveness and impact.
• Conduct training needs assessments and compliance risk assessments to inform program priorities.
• Oversee training documentation, reporting, and audit readiness.
• Lead the selection, implementation, and optimization of learning management systems (LMS) and training technologies.
• Explore innovative approaches (e.g., AI-enabled learning, gamification) to enhance engagement and retention.
• Build, lead, and develop a high-performing compliance training team.
• Manage external vendors and consultants as needed.

Required Skills, Experience and Education

• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree (JD, MBA, MPH, or related field) preferred.
• 12+ years of experience in compliance, ethics, or training within the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or life sciences industry.
• Significant experience designing and leading global compliance training programs.
• Deep understanding of healthcare compliance requirements (e.g., Anti-Kickback Statute, Sunshine Act, FDA regulations).
• Expertise in instructional design and adult learning principles.
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills, including demonstrated success collaborating with Learning & Development, Communications, Legal, HR, and business teams.
• Demonstrated ability to influence senior leadership and drive cultural change.
• Experience with LMS platforms and training analytics.

Preferred Skills

• Experience in a high-growth or pre-commercial biotech environment.
• Familiarity with global compliance frameworks and cross-border training requirements.
• Experience managing legal training curricula in partnership with in-house Legal teams.