Compliance & Ethics Lead Colombia and Peru

About the role

Bristol Myers Squibb is looking for a Compliance & Ethics Lead for Colombia and Peru. The role acts as a day-to-day business partner for the supported market(s), giving practical, risk-based guidance and supporting the implementation of the BMS global Compliance & Ethics program. It works with market and functional stakeholders to identify, assess and mitigate compliance risks, and partners with regional leadership on governance and escalation of significant matters.

Key responsibilities

• Promote a strong culture of integrity, quality, compliance and ethics, working with market leadership
• Develop and run an annual Compliance & Ethics work plan for Colombia and Peru
• Identify, assess and escalate compliance risks and support risk-mitigation measures
• Drive local implementation of global Compliance & Ethics programs, systems, processes and controls
• Co-chair the Compliance Committees of Colombia and Peru with the respective General Manager, liaising with the global C&E organization
• Provide compliance oversight of local procedures, education, training, communications, monitoring and analytics
• Lead or support periodic risk assessments, risk-based monitoring, internal audits, due diligence and remediation
• Keep up to date with laws, regulations, industry codes and enforcement developments
• Support a speak-up culture, take part in industry associations where appropriate, and escalate significant matters to regional and global leadership

Required profile

• 5+ years of experience in Compliance & Ethics in a highly regulated industry; relevant experience may combine legal, internal audit, monitoring, risk management or controls
• Experience in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, healthcare or another highly regulated industry
• Knowledge of applicable laws, regulations, industry codes and compliance risks in the supported markets
• University degree or equivalent professional experience; a professional qualification in compliance, law, accounting, audit, risk management or a related discipline is preferred
• Fluency in Spanish and English, as applicable to the role

Required skills

• Ability to identify and assess compliance risks and give practical, risk-based guidance
• Strong written and verbal communication, able to challenge stakeholders when necessary
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines