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As the OEC leader, you report through the AbbVie Office of Ethics & Compliance organization and are responsible for leading, executing, and continuously enhancing the local Ethics & Compliance Program in alignment with company standards and applicable legal and regulatory requirements. The OEC Senior Manager serves as the primary in-country advisor on anti-corruption and broader compliance matters, while acting as a strategic business partner to enable responsible business initiatives through practical, risk-based guidance. This role is expected to work closely with affiliate leadership and key cross-functional stakeholders to strengthen a culture of integrity, support sound decision-making, and ensure the effective operation of core compliance program elements, including governance forums, monitoring, training, third-party risk management, and due diligence.
Job Responsibilities
As the OEC leader, you report through the AbbVie Office of Ethics & Compliance organization and are responsible for leading, executing, and continuously enhancing the local Ethics & Compliance Program in alignment with company standards and applicable legal and regulatory requirements. The OEC Senior Manager serves as the primary in-country advisor on anti-corruption and broader compliance matters, while acting as a strategic business partner to enable responsible business initiatives through practical, risk-based guidance. This role is expected to work closely with affiliate leadership and key cross-functional stakeholders to strengthen a culture of integrity, support sound decision-making, and ensure the effective operation of core compliance program elements, including governance forums, monitoring, training, third-party risk management, and due diligence.
Education
- ✓Bachelor’s degree required.
- ✓Advanced degree in Law, Business, Finance, Audit, Regulatory, or a related field is preferred.
Experience
- ✓Minimum of 10 years of professional experience in Compliance.
- ✓Minimum of 2 years of leadership experience, including ownership of priorities, stakeholder management, projects, programs, and/or people leadership.
- ✓Strong experience in designing, implementing, and sustaining compliance programs.
- ✓Experience in multinational companies and highly regulated environments strongly preferred.
- ✓Experience in the pharmaceutical, healthcare, medical devices, or other regulated life sciences industries is preferred.
- ✓Experience supporting business functions in a strategic partnering capacity is highly valued.
Skills
- ✓Business Acumen: Strong understanding of business strategy, commercial realities, and the regulatory environment in which the company operates.
- ✓Strategic Business Partnering: Ability to support business objectives while maintaining strong compliance standards and sound judgment.
- ✓Risk Assessment and Mitigation: Ability to identify relevant risks, distinguish theoretical from practical exposure, and implement effective, proportionate controls.
- ✓Strategic Thinking: Able to set direction, prioritize effectively, and balance long-term program maturity with immediate business needs.
- ✓Integration and Influence: Strong ability to influence senior stakeholders and operate as a fully integrated member of the affiliate leadership environment.
- ✓Process and Control Orientation: Strong knowledge of compliance processes, internal controls, and governance frameworks, with the ability to enhance and sustain them over time.
- ✓Expert Judgment: Sound decision-making under pressure, including the ability to handle ambiguity and complex situations with maturity and credibility.
- ✓Execution Excellence: Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines, and stakeholders effectively.
- ✓Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to translate complex compliance issues into clear, practical guidance.
- ✓Problem Solving: Ability to structure issues, analyze options, and propose workable solutions that protect the company while enabling responsible business action.
- ✓Change and Culture Leadership: Ability to promote a culture of integrity, accountability, and ethical decision-making across the affiliate.
Technical Knowledge
Strong knowledge of
- ✓Compliance program design and execution
- ✓Anti-corruption laws and principles, including FCPA
- ✓Internal controls and process governance
- ✓COSO and SOx frameworks
- ✓Third-party risk management and due diligence
- ✓Compliance monitoring and training programs
Languages
- ✓Fluent Spanish
- ✓Advanced English
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