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Some opportunities happen only once in a lifetime - like a job where you have the chance to change lives. At Alexion, people living with rare and devastating diseases are our Guiding Star. We are driven to continuously innovate and create meaningful value in all we do to help patients and families fully live their best lives. We value the uniqueness and diversity of our employees and recognize that nurturing the diverse perspectives and strengths of our people translates into innovative breakthroughs for patients.
This is what you will do:
Position Summary: The Associate Director, Compliance Lead, Canada (“Compliance Lead – Canada”) will be responsible for leading, driving, and managing all aspects of Alexion’s Global Compliance Program for Canada, including the R&D regional hub and other International functions to be established in the Canadian Market. In this role, the Compliance Lead – Canada will actively participate on the local leadership teams, interact frequently with cross-functional Leadership Teams, and be responsible for providing strategic direction and general compliance guidance, as well as implementing and maintaining all aspects of Alexion’s Global Compliance Program.
You will be responsible for:
Job Duties and Responsibilities
Working with ED to provide strategic direction and compliance leadership
Implementing and manage of Alexion’s Global Compliance Program, including the Company’s anti-bribery/anti-corruption (“ABAC”) Compliance Program
Drafting and implementing policies, procedures, SOPs, and relevant compliance guidance, as needed
Actively participating and serving on the local leadership teams, providing compliance guidance consistent with the Company’s Values to promote ethical behavior, and enhance Alexion’s Global Compliance Program
Implementing Alexion’s Compliance Program across Canada, including the R&D regional hub, ensuring appropriate compliance due diligence, governance, and monitoring processes are established
Establishing compliance governance by co-managing and co-chairing the Canada Compliance Committee and support R&D related committees
Executing proactive compliance initiatives for Canada such as risk assessments, compliance workshops, training initiatives, and other compliance monitoring activities
Managing and coordinating remediation from investigations and corporate audit findings
Delivering regular compliance training to Alexion employees and relevant third parties on the Company’s policies and procedures, and Code of Conduct
Maintaining knowledge and understanding of Alexion and its global business operations and strategies; industry codes and regulations and external legal, regulatory, and business developments
Serving as a Compliance subject matter expert for R&D and Global Medical, and Canadian Compliance risks.
Serving as the main Compliance business partner for the entire Canada leadership team.
Supporting key strategic approaches for compliance across the R&D and Global Medical organizations
Serves as a strategic advisor to R&D and Global Medical representatives to provide compliance-based input and direction to ongoing R&D and medical affairs activities across product life cycle
Monitoring the regulatory environment to ensure the implementation of best practices
Serving as a member of Alexion’s Global Compliance Team to continuously monitor and enhance the Company’s Compliance Program
You will need to have:
The duties of this role are generally conducted in an office environment. As is typical of an office-based role, employees must be able, with or without an accommodation to: use a computer; engage in communications via phone, video, and electronic messaging; engage in problem solving and non-linear thought, analysis, and dialogue; collaborate with others; maintain general availability during standard business hours.
Legal, compliance, R&D, or financial background with 5-7 years of compliance/pharmaceutical or adjacent industry experience.
We would prefer for you to have:
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with other Alexion colleagues, and with external partners, including senior leaders; and
Flexibility and ability to adapt to changing conditions.
Alexion is a global biopharmaceutical company focused on serving patients and families affected by rare diseases and devastating conditions through the discovery, development and commercialization of life-changing medicines. Headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, Alexion has offices around the globe and serves patients in more than 50 countries. Further information about Alexion can be found at: www.alexion.com.
Alexion is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We are committed to fostering a culture of belonging where every single person can belong because of their uniqueness. The Company will not make decisions about employment, training, compensation, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment based on race, color, religion, creed or lack thereof, sex, sexual orientation, age, ancestry, national origin, ethnicity, citizenship status, marital status, pregnancy, (including childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), parental status (including adoption or surrogacy), military status, protected veteran status, disability, medical condition, gender identity or expression, genetic information, mental illness or other characteristics protected by law. Alexion provides reasonable accommodations to meet the needs of candidates and employees. To begin an interactive dialogue with Alexion regarding an accommodation, please contact accommodations@Alexion.com. Alexion participates in E-Verify.
AstraZeneca completed its acquisition of Alexion, marking the creation of Alexion, AstraZeneca Rare Disease. If you're interested in career opportunities with AstraZeneca, click here.
This is what you will do:
Position Summary: The Associate Director, Compliance Lead, Canada (“Compliance Lead – Canada”) will be responsible for leading, driving, and managing all aspects of Alexion’s Global Compliance Program for Canada, including the R&D regional hub and other International functions to be established in the Canadian Market. In this role, the Compliance Lead – Canada will actively participate on the local leadership teams, interact frequently with cross-functional Leadership Teams, and be responsible for providing strategic direction and general compliance guidance, as well as implementing and maintaining all aspects of Alexion’s Global Compliance Program.
You will be responsible for:
Job Duties and Responsibilities
Working with ED to provide strategic direction and compliance leadership
Implementing and manage of Alexion’s Global Compliance Program, including the Company’s anti-bribery/anti-corruption (“ABAC”) Compliance Program
Drafting and implementing policies, procedures, SOPs, and relevant compliance guidance, as needed
Actively participating and serving on the local leadership teams, providing compliance guidance consistent with the Company’s Values to promote ethical behavior, and enhance Alexion’s Global Compliance Program
Implementing Alexion’s Compliance Program across Canada, including the R&D regional hub, ensuring appropriate compliance due diligence, governance, and monitoring processes are established
Establishing compliance governance by co-managing and co-chairing the Canada Compliance Committee and support R&D related committees
Executing proactive compliance initiatives for Canada such as risk assessments, compliance workshops, training initiatives, and other compliance monitoring activities
Managing and coordinating remediation from investigations and corporate audit findings
Delivering regular compliance training to Alexion employees and relevant third parties on the Company’s policies and procedures, and Code of Conduct
Maintaining knowledge and understanding of Alexion and its global business operations and strategies; industry codes and regulations and external legal, regulatory, and business developments
Serving as a Compliance subject matter expert for R&D and Global Medical, and Canadian Compliance risks.
Serving as the main Compliance business partner for the entire Canada leadership team.
Supporting key strategic approaches for compliance across the R&D and Global Medical organizations
Serves as a strategic advisor to R&D and Global Medical representatives to provide compliance-based input and direction to ongoing R&D and medical affairs activities across product life cycle
Monitoring the regulatory environment to ensure the implementation of best practices
Serving as a member of Alexion’s Global Compliance Team to continuously monitor and enhance the Company’s Compliance Program
You will need to have:
The duties of this role are generally conducted in an office environment. As is typical of an office-based role, employees must be able, with or without an accommodation to: use a computer; engage in communications via phone, video, and electronic messaging; engage in problem solving and non-linear thought, analysis, and dialogue; collaborate with others; maintain general availability during standard business hours.
Legal, compliance, R&D, or financial background with 5-7 years of compliance/pharmaceutical or adjacent industry experience.
We would prefer for you to have:
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with other Alexion colleagues, and with external partners, including senior leaders; and
Flexibility and ability to adapt to changing conditions.
Alexion is a global biopharmaceutical company focused on serving patients and families affected by rare diseases and devastating conditions through the discovery, development and commercialization of life-changing medicines. Headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, Alexion has offices around the globe and serves patients in more than 50 countries. Further information about Alexion can be found at: www.alexion.com.
Alexion is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We are committed to fostering a culture of belonging where every single person can belong because of their uniqueness. The Company will not make decisions about employment, training, compensation, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment based on race, color, religion, creed or lack thereof, sex, sexual orientation, age, ancestry, national origin, ethnicity, citizenship status, marital status, pregnancy, (including childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), parental status (including adoption or surrogacy), military status, protected veteran status, disability, medical condition, gender identity or expression, genetic information, mental illness or other characteristics protected by law. Alexion provides reasonable accommodations to meet the needs of candidates and employees. To begin an interactive dialogue with Alexion regarding an accommodation, please contact accommodations@Alexion.com. Alexion participates in E-Verify.
AstraZeneca completed its acquisition of Alexion, marking the creation of Alexion, AstraZeneca Rare Disease. If you're interested in career opportunities with AstraZeneca, click here.
