Director, Advisory Compliance H/F

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Director, Advisory Compliance H/F

Based in France

What You Will Do

In this role you will shape and advance Amgen’s culture of ethics and integrity across France as part of the ELMAC region and Amgen Global Corporate Functions within Worldwide Compliance and Business Ethics (WC&BE). You will ensure adherence to healthcare compliance and privacy requirements, serve as a visible leader and trusted advisor, partner with senior leadership, set the tone for accountability, and embed compliance as a core value in business decisions. You will strengthen the regional compliance program by championing a risk‑based approach, navigating complex regulatory landscapes, and empowering teams to integrate ethics into daily operations. By anticipating regulatory changes and aligning global standards with local needs, you will reinforce Amgen’s position as a trusted industry leader committed to doing business the right way.

Key Responsibilities

• Leads and elevates the compliance strategic business partner role across a designated region or corporate function, ensuring effective support for all business activities including Commercial, R&D, Government Relations, Value & Access, and Pricing.
• Provides direct compliance support to Amgen executive leaders at the General Manager level and above.
• Directs and empowers the implementation and oversight of comprehensive compliance and privacy programs covering anti‑corruption, anti‑bribery, data privacy and trade compliance.
• Advises and influences business leadership and stakeholders on compliance strategy, interpretation of codes, legislation, and Amgen’s policies.
• Uses deep industry knowledge and risk analysis skills to provide strategic compliance advice on the application of Amgen WC&BE standards.
• Partners cross‑functionally with Legal, Regulatory, HR, Finance and other teams to align compliance initiatives and resolve complex compliance issues.
• Drives proactive risk management by overseeing regional risk assessments, anticipating vulnerabilities and implementing effective mitigation strategies.
• Leads innovation in compliance by integrating and overseeing AI‑driven compliance monitoring systems and advising on the ethical, regulatory and privacy implications of AI deployment.
• Supports investigations, incident management and protocol adherence in collaboration with global and regional teams.
• Strengthens third‑party governance by leading distributor and third‑party compliance oversight, ensuring due diligence and adherence to anti‑bribery and anti‑corruption requirements.
• Maintains up‑to‑date awareness of applicable laws, regulations and industry codes specific to the region, monitoring changes and advising on necessary updates.
• Leads participation in internal and external compliance forums, industry associations, working groups and expert panels to share best practices and advance programs.
• Inspires learning by developing, delivering and evaluating impactful training programs on compliance, privacy and local codes.
• Drives alignment by reviewing, refining, and implementing healthcare compliance procedures, policies and training to ensure alignment with SOPs and local codes.
• Leads continuous improvement through audit oversight, validation of corrective actions and follow‑up activities to improve program performance.
• Serves as the regional point of contact for privacy matters, partnering with the global privacy team to ensure compliance with local regulations.

What We Expect Of You

Basic Qualifications

• Doctorate degree and 4 years of experience in compliance, risk management, regulatory affairs, audit, law or a related field.
• Master’s degree and 8 years of experience in compliance, risk management, regulatory affairs, audit, law or a related field.
• Bachelor’s degree and 10 years of experience in compliance, risk management, regulatory affairs, audit, law or a related field.
• 4 years of experience directly managing people and/or leading teams, projects, programs or directing the allocation of resources.

Preferred Qualifications

• In‑depth knowledge of France and international healthcare compliance laws and standards such as the Anti‑Kickback Statute, False Claims Act, Sunshine Act, GDPR and other applicable standards.
• Familiarity with industry codes of conduct such as PhRMA.
• Strong understanding of compliance risk areas including promotional practices, HCP interactions and third‑party oversight.
• Experience developing, implementing and maintaining compliance policies, procedures and training programs.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, coach and manage teams across multiple regions and functions.
• Fluency in English and French.
• Comprehensive knowledge of privacy laws, healthcare regulatory matters and anti‑corruption laws applicable to the region.
• Subject‑matter expertise in anti‑bribery/anti‑corruption, prevention of off‑label promotion, privacy and transparency reporting.
• Ability to synthesize, analyze and communicate complex compliance data and concepts to diverse audiences.
• Experience conducting and managing investigations, incident management and remediation plans.
• Skilled in leveraging AI and advanced analytics for compliance monitoring, risk assessment and data‑driven decision making.
• Knowledge of AI ethics, regulatory implications and responsible use of emerging technologies in compliance.
• Self‑starter with creative, strategic thinking and the ability to drive issues to closure in a fast‑paced environment.
• Sensitivity to diverse groups, empathy and ability to build meaningful connections with stakeholders.
• Ability to influence, negotiate and resolve conflict.
• Ability to communicate with stakeholders at all levels, lead cross‑functional teams and drive results without direct authority.
• Good understanding of success in a matrix environment.