Head of Compliance, China

Application deadline: 30-June-2025 
Location: Shanghai 210000, , China 
Contract type: Temporary 
Job ID: 2783

• Act as an anti-corruption compliance business partner to affiliate Leadership team, interpreting anti-corruption compliance regulations/requirements, identifying their possible business impact and co-driving solutions
• Driving roll-out of Global Anti-corruption Compliance initiatives, including global Policies & Procedures, Third Party Compliance, Due Diligence, Compliance Training & Communications, Risk Assessment, Testing and Monitoring, Speak-up and Investigations Management
• Support the Line of Business in vetting of HCP engagements and develop healthcare compliance policies, processes and standards
• Support Line of Business in ToV disclosure, SOP development and guidance
• Drive and develop further Anti-corruption Compliance in the affiliates, including the governance structure, mind-set, processes and procedures, and monitoring
• Conducting the Corruption Risk Assessment, monitoring and remediation activities.
• Perform internal investigations (ad hoc)
• Ensure timely escalation of all potential anti-corruption compliance issues to management in affiliates and the Chief Compliance Officer
• Consolidate, follow up and report on anti-corruption compliance issues.
• Localize, participate and/or drive strategic Anti-corruption Compliance projects.
• DPFP in China.
• Internally, leads, support and collaborates seamlessly with country management team and their leaders;
• Key member of the Global Risk and Compliance team
• Externally, interacts with peer groups and standard setting organizations.

Requirements

• JD degree, Audit or Business Management preferred with prior experience as in-house compliance officer in pharmaceutical or medical device industries.
• Bachelor's degree in related field plus a minimum of 8 years’ experience in legal, internal audit, finance, and/or health care; or Master's degree in related field with 6 years of related experience in legal, internal audit, finance, and/or health care.
• Proven expertise in substantive compliance-related matters including, but not limited to China Pharma industry requirements, anti-corruption (e.g., FCPA, UK Bribery Act, etc.), competition law and healthcare compliance. Experience with HIPAA, GDPR and/or LGPD a plus.
• Extensive prior experience as Compliance Head in China - advising executive and senior leadership.
• Proven expertise in MS Office Suite (e.g., Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint) required; and experience in JDE or SharePoint preferred.
• Proven successful project management skills.
• Ability to cultivate and leverage cross-functional relationships and collaborations to influence change and to ensure seamless and effective management of compliance-related matters
• Strong cross cultural, diversity, and inclusion mindset.
• Expert knowledge of Industry Code requirements.
• Able to influence business decisions, policies, and strategy development
• Expert understanding of effective compliance program standards
• Strict attention to detail.
• Able to interact professionally with all organizational levels and proactively escalate issues to the appropriate levels of management for resolution or visibility.
• Able to work and excel within a fast-paced, dynamic, and constantly changing work environment.
• Able to interact internally and externally with management on sensitive and confidential matters.
• Strong developer of peer, cross functional and cross business relationships which maximize best practices and team collaboration and effective business outcomes
• Strong communications skills both oral and written.
• Excellent facilitation and presentation skills.
• Excellent documentation and communication skills and interpersonal relationship skills including negotiating and relationship management skills with ability to drive achievement of objectives.
• Expert understanding and development of procedures which drive desired behaviors and support achievement of corporate objectives, innovation and trusted partnership.
• Ability to comprehend and educate others on LEO´s policies, procedures, and guidelines relevant to compliance.
• Able to develop and integrate metrics into the projects and operations that clearly demonstrate the value of corporate responsibility to the business.
• Demonstrated experience with change management and organizational transformation.

Beyond the skin

Join LEO Pharma, a global leader in medical dermatology, as we go beyond the skin to make a lasting impact.  Our innovative approach sets us apart. We are dedicated to leaving a legacy that positively impacts patients, colleagues, and our planet. 
 
At LEO Pharma, we believe in the power of individuals to drive change. Our flat organizational structure empowers you to make a visible impact and offers versatile roles for professional growth. We value diversity and welcome applications from all qualified candidates, recognizing that our different perspectives, backgrounds, and attitudes enable us to make the best decisions. Join our passionate team at LEO Pharma and be yourself as we work together to make a difference.
 
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