Deputy US Integrity & Compliance Officer

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Deputy US Integrity & Compliance Officer

Title: Deputy US Integrity & Compliance (I&C) Officer (DUSICO)

Reports to: US Integrity & Compliance Officer (USICO)

Location: Richmond, VA

Indivior is a global specialty pharmaceutical company working to help change patients' lives by developing medicines to treat substance use disorders (SUD) and serious mental illnesses. The name is the blend of the words individual and endeavor, and the tagline “Focus on you” makes the company’s commitment clear. It represents and empathizes with the often-difficult journey each individual patient takes to overcome the challenges of addiction and mental illness.

Indivior is dedicated to transforming addiction from a global human crisis to a recognized and treated chronic disease. Our vision is that all patients around the world will have access to evidence-based treatment for the chronic conditions and co-occurring disorders of SUD. The Indivior logo radiates its patient-focused, holistic focus on expanding access to quality treatment for addiction worldwide. Building on its global portfolio of opioid use disorder treatments, Indivior has a pipeline of product candidates designed to both expand on its heritage in this category and potentially address other chronic conditions and co-occurring disorders of SUD, including alcohol use disorder and cannabis use disorder.

Position Summary

The Deputy US Integrity & Compliance (I&C) Officer (DUSICO) will lead the evaluation and implementation of continuous evolution within the US I&C Program, as well as serve as a strategic business partner and solutions-oriented advisor across an assigned U.S. Business Unit (BU) and Functions. The DUSICO will report to and receive guidance, support and development from the US I&C Officer (solid line reporting relationship). DUSICO will be a part of a high-performing global I&C team that ensures the effective implementation of the Indivior Global Integrity & Compliance Program (IGICP). DUSICO, together with the USICO, will play a key role in the continued growth and maturity of the US I&C program implementation against IGICP framework. DUSICO will significantly contribute to achieving the maturity strategy goals which appropriately supports a rapidly growing US business and remains in compliance with Indivior’s federal DOJ, FTC and OIG agreements. They will work collaboratively across the global I&C team, and with other relevant functions and key stakeholders to achieve results. The DUSICO will also lead key Healthcare Compliance (HCC) initiatives and projects that will demonstrate and grow their leadership capabilities. Importantly, as the Deputy US I&C Officer, they will be positioned and trained to stand in for the USICO as warranted across activities, presentations and discussions in a seamless and effective manner.

Essential Functions

The responsibilities of this job include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Leverage robust effective Compliance program knowledge, experience, and critical thinking to evaluate key elements of the US program implementation. Following evaluation, propose and implement new ways of working spanning I&C and non-I&C owned activities. Solutions will be pragmatic, risk-based and fit-for-purpose at Indivior. The role will drive overall effectiveness, efficiency and RiskIQ, while embedding program oversight/ownership within the business and functions.
• Provide effective, quality, and timely daily support and solutions-oriented guidance to leaders of select Functions and a BU leadership team through a cross-functional collaborative approach. BU engagement will include frequent guidance to the BU President, Marketing and Field leaders.
• Demonstrate a high-level of emotional intelligence and a collaborative mindset. Be a strong advocate for integrity, diversity and inclusion. Promote and support a culture of high integrity through daily actions.
• Embed and facilitate ongoing evolution of the Indivior Global Integrity & Compliance Program. This includes the execution of I&C strategic priorities across an assigned U.S. Business Unit and Functions. Appropriately guide maturity journey plans that are tailored and owned within the respective Business Unit/Functions. Leverage Indivior’s Operating with Confidence Quality Decision Making Model to embed RiskIQ, ownership and quality decision making throughout support US Business Unit/Functions.
• Guide the enhancement of control-related analytics that empower business and functional leaders to have ownership for Compliance. Direct the development of new analytics and capabilities that evolve with RiskIQ of the business and functions.
• Effectively lead and/or serve as a key member of assigned Indivior governance committees as the I&C representative.
• Supervise at least one Full Time Employee (FTE) and possibly additional FTEs as the US program evolves. Demonstrate effective leadership and support for the FTE(s), ensuring high-performance and demonstrated professional growth.
• Lead the timely development, maintenance and continuous evolution of all US Healthcare Compliance (HCC)-related written standards to help support RiskIQ and knowledge retention, considerate of changes in relevant laws, regulations, Codes and guidances and results from I&C activities (e.g., audits, monitoring, investigations, assessments).
• Engage in regular external networking (e.g., benchmarking) and professional development (e.g., certifications, external education) to maintain knowledge of regulations, codes and best practices.
• Assume responsibilities assigned from USICO. Be prepared to effectively stand in for the USICO as warranted across activities, presentations and discussions in a seamless and effective manner, leveraging robust compliance and pharmaceutical knowledge and experience.
  
  

Key Challenges

• Indivior is a fast based and growing US business. It requires strategic thinking, as well as an ability to adapt and keep pace with the business, i.e., operate with compliant speed.
• Engaging with diverse roles across the organization to demonstrate effective partnering, while embedding risk knowledge and mitigation capabilities within the business.
• Providing timely, effective, pragmatic and sound solutions to support business needs and challenges that are risk-based and fit-for-purpose at Indivior.
• Effective time management, organization, expectation setting and communications to manage Business Unit and Function support responsibilities and leading key strategic priorities.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree required and compliance certification required
• 8 - 10 years in the pharmaceutical industry (manufacturer preferred, but may include HCC consulting)
• Minimum of 4 years in a senior or regional healthcare compliance role with advisory responsibilities
• Detailed understanding of HCC impacted laws, regulations, Codes and guidances informing HCC programs
• Experience implementing an OIG HHS CIA preferred
• Experience implementing an annual risk assessment and activity-based needs assessments
• Demonstrated ability to inspire company leaders to take ownership of compliance and effective root-cause evaluation and risk mitigation interventions
• Strong project management skill set and a consistent driver of the change management process
• Strong communications (verbal and written) and training skills (following adult learning principles)
• Experience in leading, planning, and reporting to senior management on various healthcare compliance activities (e.g., risk management, monitoring results, strategic priorities)
  
  

Competencies/Conduct

• Recognized as a trusted advisor, committed to the success of others
• Consistent and unwavering demonstration of Indivior guiding principles, values and culture-reaffirming behaviors and practices; embrace and demonstrate I&C Tone & Style Guide in the execution of the role to support positive and reinforcing culture of compliance and integrity
• Effectively influences senior management to drive change and evolution
• Flexibility in thinking and effective, timely, pragmatic problem-solving skills
• Humble and effective leader who elevates and celebrates colleagues
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and presentation skills
• Strong influencing skills and ability to exercise sound, consistent judgment
• Effectively engage in open, 2-way dialogue with internal counsel for guidance and effective risk-based, solutions-oriented approaches, elevating risk decisions as warranted by facts/circumstances
• High standards of professional integrity and independence, maintaining essential confidentiality
• Ability to work independently and manage a diverse and demanding workload
• Willingness to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
• Flexible to travel (minimum 30-40% of time)
  
  

Benefits

Indivior is committed to providing a culture driven by guiding principles and top-tier benefits that match the importance of the work we do. The Indivior experience includes the following benefits:

• 3 weeks’ vacation plus floating holidays and sick leave
• 401(k) and Profit Sharing Plan- Company match of 75% on your first 6% of contributions discount and profit sharing contribution equal to 4% of your eligible pay
• U.S. Employee Stock Purchase Plan- 15% Discount
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability coverage
• Health and Dependent Care Flex Spending options
• Adoption assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Leverage Concierge/personal assistance services
• Voluntary benefits including Legal, Pet Insurance and Auto/Home coverage
• Gym, fitness facility and cell phone discounts
• Our Guiding Principles, Core Values and Vision provide a culture that unites and guides our employees.
  
  

Guiding Principles

Indivior’s guiding principles are the foundation for each employee’s success and growth. Each employee is expected to demonstrate understanding and adherence to our guiding principles in their everyday performance.

The duties and responsibilities identified in this position description are considered essential but are not limited to only those outlined. The employee may perform other functions that may be assigned. Management retains the discretion to add or change the duties of this position at any time.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

EOE/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disabled