Head - OEC

JOB DUTIES/ RESPONSIBILITIES/ ACCOUNTABILITIES : Reporting to the Director - Office of Ethics and Compliance, India, the Head - Ethics and Compliance role will provide advice and counsel on matters of compliance and ethical business practices to a division of Abbott’s dynamic and fast paced pharmaceutical business.

They will assist with the continued enhancement of the local Compliance Program by executing and driving compliance strategy through collaborative interactions. Key job requirements include: Clear understanding of Indian healthcare compliance landscape, relevant laws, industry codes and practices.

Work quickly to understand Abbott business structures, practices, compliance policies and procedures to provide policy and documentation advice. Build collaborative partnerships with key business leaders to drive consensus and support critical initiatives; align the interests of key business partners to drive common goals and ethical leadership Collaborate and consult with cross functional teams to ensure the successful integration and implementation of compliance and ethics.

Act as Strategic Business Advisor - Consider internal and external factors when analyzing risk and acting as a business advisor, in addition to the need to balance business goals and risk. Need to understand business complexities and goals and provide viable solutions.

Ability to work in a faced paced and highly dynamic work environment – be quick thinking and proactive. Ability to drive discussions and establish proactive preventive controls based on strong data analytics. Present at Affiliate Quarterly Compliance meetings to the senior leadership, lead discussions and drive closures.

Develop, implement, and coordinate education and training programs that focus on the elements of the corporate-wide compliance program, particularly related to key values, policies and procedures. Monitor, be prepared for, and respond quickly and decisively to changes in the compliance landscape.

Analyze, diagnose, and anticipate risks. Understand and reflect the importance of external focus and business partnership. Quickly respond and develop strategies to mitigate and balance potential risks. Work closely with compliance counterparts to establish consistent compliance practices across affiliates.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS: Skill, Education, Experience CA/Lawyer with previous experience in a Compliance Role of a multinational Company. Ideally the candidate will have a minimum of 12 years of related professional experience in compliance including some pharmaceutical or health care compliance program experience as either a member of a multinational compliance team, consultant, or outside counsel.

Experience working with healthcare companies in compliance, legal, audit, monitoring. KEY COMPETENCIES REQUIREMENTS: Managerial: Team Management experience is not mandatory. Can be an individual contributor. However, strong stakeholder management experience is necessary, preferably in a matrix organization.

Behavioral: Highly motivated & Self starter Integrity and ability to stand firm on conviction Team players while also being able to work and motivate themselves independently Critical Thinking and Comfortable with Ambiguity Ability to work in a faced paced and highly dynamic work environment – be quick thinking and proactive Strong analytical capabilities and eye for detail.

Ability to drive discussions and establish proactive preventive controls based on strong data analytics Functional/ Technical: Demonstrated understanding of Indian compliance landscape, relevant laws, industry codes and practices. Self-starter with demonstrated problem-solving skills Stakeholder Collaboration & Strong communication skills Strong Analytical skills including proficiency excel, PBI, working knowledge of SAP Strong communication skills Evidence of leading by example and no matter what level, ideally experience of working in a highly matrixed organization.

The base pay for this position is N/A In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted. JOB FAMILY: Ethics & Compliance DIVISION: OEC Office of Ethics and Compliance LOCATION: India > Mumbai : BKC Building ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS: WORK SHIFT: Standard TRAVEL: Yes, 25 % of the Time MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE: Not Applicable SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES: Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day)