US BBU Compliance Business Partner, Market Access & Medical Affairs

Introduction to role

Our growth story at AstraZeneca US is built on our core therapeutic areas of Respiratory & Immunology (R&I), Cardiovascular, Renal and Metabolic (CVRM), and Vaccines and Immunotherapy (V&I). As a fast-paced, innovation-driven organization, we constantly assess and mitigate new and evolving risks. In this role, you will help the business navigate this multifaceted landscape, addressing risks such as anti-bribery, inappropriate inducement, data privacy, off-label promotion, fair competition, and bioethics. Your ability to learn quickly, adapt, and generate pragmatic solutions to sophisticated challenges is essential. Balancing business needs with informed risk management and demonstrating a proactive ‘Business Partnering’ mentality is key to establishing the credibility and trust required to influence and sustain our Compliance Framework.

Accountabilities

• Deliver strategic compliance advice and support, partnering with the business to assess and mitigate risk, educate, embed controls into business systems and processes, and develop pragmatic solutions consistent with AZ business policies.

• Empower the business as the “first line of defense” for compliance and day-to-day risk management; enable the business to take smart risks and be agile in a fast-paced environment.

• Provide compliance support and guidance for US-based Market Access and Medical customer-facing teams, collaborating with business unit compliance partners.

• Partner with the business in proactively identifying, assessing, and handling Compliance risks associated with new commercial/medical strategies and ensure effective implementation of risk mitigation plans.

• Develop and implement a Compliance risk-based monitoring plan for commercial and medical activities, identify trends, and work with stakeholders to implement corrective actions.

• Serve as the Secretariat to the AGC Governance Committee, supporting US BBU/OBU teams to mitigate PAP program risks.

• Ensure that reports of suspected policy violations are addressed within the appropriate procedures of the AstraZeneca Compliance Program.

• Serve as the BBU Compliance Voting Member on ACERT/MACERT to ensure all proposals are appropriately evaluated for risks and compliance with AZ policies.

• Partner with Oncology and Rare Disease compliance, Global Assurance, Global Compliance Investigations, and Ethics & Privacy Enablement & Innovation Center (EPIC) teams to execute “second line of defense” accountabilities (e.g., monitoring, internal investigations, training and awareness, risk management) to support continuous improvement of our global compliance program.

• Collaborate with the Associate Director, Compliance for Access Services to support reimbursement support strategy projects, programs, and risk evaluations.

• Support driving and embedding the value of “Doing the Right Thing” and a culture of ethics and integrity.

• Proactively provide inputs to the corporate compliance program and ensure effective timely execution.

• Drive simplification and efficiency across Units and AZ; be an early adopter and champion of digital ways of working.

• Independently interact with leaders, management teams, and different levels of the organization to provide advice, share findings, influence decision-making, including constructive challenges where needed.

• Other responsibilities as required.

Essential Skills/Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience

• 5+ years’ experience in pharmaceutical or biotech industry in compliance, law, finance, audit, and/or risk management is preferred.

• Deep knowledge of US healthcare compliance legal framework (e.g., FCA, AKS, FDCA, HIPAA, SOx) and UK’s ABPI and other relevant corporate governance, healthcare regulations, laws, and standards, including US-specific healthcare fraud & abuse regulations

• In-depth knowledge and understanding of digital marketing, promotional and selling processes

• Proven project management and problem-solving skills

• Demonstrated success in continuous improvement of compliance frameworks across business units and/or markets

• Skilled in delivering simple, business-driven solutions

• Strong writing skills and ability to create policies, guidance documents, and written content that are clear and comprehensive for the business.

Desirable Skills/Experience

• MBA or other post-graduate degree

When we put unexpected teams in the same room, we unleash bold thinking with the power to inspire life-changing medicines. In-person working gives us the platform we need to connect, work at pace and challenge perceptions. That's why we work, on average, a minimum of three days per week from the office. But that doesn't mean we're not flexible. We balance the expectation of being in the office while respecting individual flexibility. Join us in our unique and ambitious world.

At AstraZeneca, you will join a talented global team that powers our mission to better serve patients every day. We leverage exciting new technology and digital innovations to accelerate our evolution. Our entrepreneurial spirit keeps us ahead of the rest as we apply creativity to every task. With countless opportunities available, this is the place to build an unrivaled reputation while making a significant impact on patients' lives.

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AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry-leading skills. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics. We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements.