Compliance Officer

Averitas Pharma

Compliance Officer leading and advancing U.S. Compliance & Ethics program in healthcare, ensuring adherence to laws and regulations.

Posted 6/28/2026full-timeMorristown • New Jersey • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $225,000 - $285,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the design, implementation, and continuous evolution of the U.S. compliance program, including policies, procedures, and controls, ensuring alignment with global frameworks while addressing U.S.-specific regulatory requirements
Review, and implement (where possible) technology-enabled tools to improve program efficiency and effectiveness, including AI-driving monitoring tools and data analytics to enhance risk detection
Provide strategic compliance guidance to Commercial, Medical Affairs, Market Access, Regulatory, and other functional teams
Conduct compliance risk assessments and develop mitigation strategies across key risk areas
Oversee compliance training, monitoring, and auditing activities to ensure ongoing effectiveness and undertake compliance risk assessments
Partner with Legal to manage internal investigations, issue resolution, and remediation efforts
Support product launches and business initiatives with proactive compliance guidance
Lead responses to audits, regulatory inspections, and government inquiries
Build, lead, and develop a high-performing compliance team
Serve as a key influencer to senior leadership, helping shape compliance strategy and culture
Champion and embed a culture of integrity, accountability, and patient-centric decision-making across the U.S. organization, influencing behaviors at all levels of the business
Adapt and operationalize global compliance policies, training, and communications to align with U.S. regulatory requirements and evolving business needs
Implement KPIs, create dashboards and regular reports to senior and global leadership
Serve as a strategic and trusted advisor to senior business leaders, providing pragmatic compliance guidance that effectively balances risk management with business enablement

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Law, Finance, Business, or related field required; advanced degree strongly preferred (JD, MBA, MPH or PharmD)
Certified Compliance & Ethics Professional (CCEP) or equivalent preferred; additional certifications (e.g., CHC, CIA) a plus
Deep knowledge of pharmaceutical-related regulations (e.g., Anti-Kickback Statute, False Claims Act, FDA promotional regulations, Sunshine Act / Open Payments and state transparency laws, Medicaid Drug Rebate Program and 340B considerations)
Demonstrated expertise in enterprise risk management, corporate compliance program requirements (incl., OIG expectation, DOJ guidance, scientific exchange vs. promotional boundaries, field force compliance and monitoring frameworks), and regulatory governance
Familiarity with HIPAA and patient data considerations, contracting and FMV principles
Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills with ability to influence executive levels
Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities
Proven ability to translate complex regulatory requirements into practical business controls and policies
High degree of integrity, sound judgment, and commitment to ethical standards
8-10 Years of progressive experience in compliance, legal, risk, or audit within complex, highly regulated environments
Proven track record designing, implementing, and scaling enterprise-wide compliance programs and frameworks
Experience partnering with business leaders to embed compliance into strategic decision-making and operations
Demonstrated success managing regulatory examinations, audits, and remediation initiatives
Experience leading investigations, managing compliance risk assessments, and overseeing corrective action plans
History of building and leading high-performing compliance and/or risk teams
Ability to anticipate regulatory trends and proactively adapt compliance strategies to evolving requirements
Expertise developing training, awareness programs, and initiatives that promote a strong culture of ethics and compliance
Experience interfacing with regulators, external counsel, and internal audit functions at a senior level
Demonstrated ability to leverage data analytics and technology to enhance compliance monitoring and reporting.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Long-Term Incentive Plan (cash plan) of 25% base salary
Annual performance bonus target of 25% base salary
Comprehensive benefits

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Hard Skills & Tools

Compliance Program DesignRegulatory GovernanceRisk Assessment and MitigationPolicy DevelopmentAudit ManagementTraining Program DevelopmentCompliance MonitoringInvestigations ManagementRegulatory Examination ManagementBusiness Controls Implementation

Soft Skills

Analytical Problem-SolvingDecision-MakingInfluencing SkillsIntegrity and Ethical StandardsCommunication Skills

Certifications

Certified Compliance & Ethics Professional (CCEP)Certified in Healthcare Compliance (CHC)Certified Internal Auditor (CIA)