Group Healthcare Compliance Officer

With its beginnings in a family run pharmacy in Correggio, Italy in the 1920s, Recordati is now a global pharmaceutical company, listed on the Italian stock exchange, with over 4,500 employees and turnover of over Euro 2bn.

We are a group of like-minded, passionate individuals who go to extraordinary lengths for our patients, customers, partners, investors and the people across the globe who we serve. We develop and commercialise medicines to serve people living with common diseases, as well as those living with some of the rarest, in around 150 countries.

At Recordati, our mantra is simple. We’ve always believed that health, and the opportunity to live life to the fullest, is a right, not a privilege. Whether that is for common diseases or the rarest – we want to give people the opportunity to be the best version of themselves.

This drive will never stop. Together, we will always be reimagining tomorrow – with new ideas, new technologies and new innovations to fight diseases.

Recordati. Unlocking the full potential of life.

Job Purpose

The Group Healthcare Compliance Officer will lead the development, implementation, and oversight of the Group’s healthcare compliance program. Reporting directly to the Group Compliance and Ethics Officer, this role will provide expert guidance and support to Local/Regional Compliance Officers across various regions, ensuring adherence to applicable international regulations, industry standards, and Group Policies, while fostering a culture of compliance throughout the organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Healthcare Compliance Program Development:
• Develop and maintain a comprehensive global healthcare compliance program that aligns with international regulations and industry best practices, in close collaboration with the Group Compliance and Ethics Officer and Local/Regional Compliance Officers.
• Develop, review, and update global healthcare compliance policies and guidelines, including those related to interactions with Healthcare Professionals and Healthcare Organizations (HCPs and HCOs), interactions with patient associations, promotional practices, Fair Market Value (FMV), and transparency obligations.
• Support Local/Regional Compliance Officers in adapting and implementing global compliance standards and controls to meet local regulatory requirements.
• Develop and disseminate global compliance tools, templates, and resources.
• Local/Regional Compliance Officer Support, Global Standards, and Consistency:
• Ensure consistent application of global healthcare compliance policies and procedures across all regions.
• Provide expert guidance and support to Local/Regional Compliance Officers on complex healthcare compliance issues, including but not limited to interactions with HCPs and HCOs, promotional practices, FMV, and transparency obligations.
• Act as a point of contact for Local/Regional Compliance Officers, facilitating communication and knowledge sharing across regions.
• Assess the effectiveness of local healthcare compliance programs, conducting regular reviews to ensure adherence to global standards, identify potential risks, and provide recommendations for corrective action.
• Promote cross-country collaboration and knowledge sharing among Local/Regional Compliance Officers to enhance global compliance capabilities.
• Training and Education:
• Develop and deliver a global healthcare compliance training program for employees and (if needed) business partners, ensuring comprehensive understanding of relevant regulations and Group policies.
• Support Local/Regional Compliance Officers in delivering effective healthcare compliance training programs tailored to local needs.
• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of healthcare compliance training programs, identifying areas for improvement.
• Monitoring and Reporting:
• Develop and implement an adequate healthcare compliance monitoring program.
• Prepare and present reports to the Group Compliance and Ethics Officer and other senior management on the status of the global healthcare compliance program, including key metrics and recommendations.
• Perform healthcare compliance reviews and due diligence, when needed.
• Risk Management:
• Identify and assess healthcare compliance risks, developing and implementing mitigation strategies.
• Monitor and track emerging healthcare compliance risks and regulatory changes, providing guidance to Local/Regional Compliance Officers on how to address them.
• Support Local/Regional Compliance Officers in identifying and addressing material compliance or reputational risks.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration:
• Collaborate with other departments, such as Legal, Regulatory Affairs, Medical, Finance, Marketing, Sales and Internal Audit, to ensure strategic alignment and consistency in healthcare compliance-related activities.

Required Education

Master's degree in law, business administration, or a related field.

Required Skills And Experience

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in healthcare compliance, in a global pharmaceutical company.
• Strong knowledge and understanding of global healthcare compliance regulations and industry best practices.
• Experience in developing and implementing healthcare compliance programs in Europe and/or US.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a global, matrixed organization.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong knowledge of anti-bribery and anti-corruption laws (e.g., FCPA, UK Bribery Act).

Required Languages

Fluency in English is required; fluency in additional languages is a plus.

At Recordati we believe in people! Inspired by our purpose - unlocking the full potential of life - we are committed to creating a diverse environment and cultivating a culture of inclusion. We strive to continually lead with our values and beliefs, enabling our employees to bring their whole selves to work and develop their potential.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We recruit, develop and reward without regard to, amongst others, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, physical or mental ability, race, ethnicity, political or religious belief.

If you are looking to join a company where you can try new things, speak openly, and be bold, we invite you to apply today.