Global Investigations & Counter-Diversion Lead

Cambridge, England, United Kingdom

12/16/2024

AFU-P5-14

• Location: Cambridge
• Job type: Permanent
  
  

At Mundipharma, we are proud of the work we do to bring innovative treatments to patients. We challenge ourselves constantly to deliver more for patients, healthcare professionals, our partners, and our employees.

The Global Investigations and Counter-Diversion Lead is responsible for the effective implementation of the global (ex-US) compliance hotline and investigations program to ensure that Mundipharma responds promptly and appropriately to alleged misconduct, product diversion or illicit trade, accurately documents investigation activities, identifies trends and emerging risks to guide continuous improvements in the Compliance Program, oversees completion of corrective and preventative actions, drives initiatives to encourage a speak-up culture, and actively reinforces the company’s commitment to non-retaliation.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the investigations program to ensure an appropriate and timely response to all allegations of misconduct
• Develop, review, and enhance templates and materials to ensure investigations are conducted in a consistent manner aligned with the Global investigations SOP
• Review, triage, and assign all concerns raised, whether through the global hotline or direct to a line manager, Compliance lead, or other functional representative
• Communicate with management and other stakeholders to ensure timely updates, while respecting confidentiality, honoring anonymity requests, and protecting against retaliation
• Ensure that investigations are thorough and consider all relevant lines of enquiry, including root-cause analysis of any identified misconduct so that appropriate corrective and preventative measures can be implemented where necessary
• Lead global speak-up initiatives such as coordinating the global spotlight on integrity week activities.
• Provide training to ensure investigations are carried out consistently and in accordance with the Global investigations SOP
• Provide training to senior leaders to enable them to handle and escalate any allegations they may directly receive, understand the end-to-end investigation process, their role in that process and what they can expect from an investigation.
• Prepare and present reports to identify potential trends, procedural improvement opportunities and program enhancements
• Provide insight related to investigations, outcomes, and root-causes that may be used to enhance procedures or program activities
• Liaise with external auditors or similar and provide reporting as required.
• Lead the counter-diversion and illicit trade program’s operational activities to manage and reduce diversion related risk
• Develop and maintain effective relationships with external stakeholders such as law enforcement and regulatory agencies to influence and drive their response to reduce the risk of diversion and illicit trade.
  
  

Qualifications

• Extensive investigations experience with progressive responsibilities
• Experience working in a pharmaceutical, medical device, or other regulated industry
• Demonstrable experience of conducting sensitive investigations in multiple geographies
• Experience presenting to and advising senior leaders
• Experience acting as main point of contact with internal and external legal advisors and auditors
• Experience working with law enforcement and/or Regulatory agencies
• Strong understanding of key compliance risks facing multi-national pharmaceutical companies, as well as associated laws and industry standards, including healthcare compliance, anti-bribery/anti-corruption, anti-trust, conflicts of interest, trade sanctions, and data privacy
• Experience investigating product diversion or counterfeiting is a plus
• Proficiency conducting online investigations, including on the darknet is desirable
• Batchelor’s degree in relevant field, i.e. Law, Finance, Criminology, or relevant fields
• Certified Fraud Examiner & Professional Certification in Compliance or Investigations are desirable
  
  

What we offer in return

• flexible benefits package
• opportunities for learning & development
• collaborative, inclusive work environment
  
  

Diversity and inclusion

Building an inclusive environment where people can thrive, grow and achieve their full potential is a priority. We believe this isn’t just the right thing, but also the smart thing to do, as we focus on making a positive difference for our customers and their patients.

About Mundipharma

Mundipharma is a global healthcare company with a presence across Africa, Asia Pacific, Canada, Europe, Latin America, and the Middle East. Mundipharma is dedicated to bringing innovative treatments to patients in the areas of Pain Management, Infectious Disease and Consumer Healthcare as well as other severe debilitating disease areas. Our guiding principles, centered around Integrity and Patients-Centricity, are at the heart of everything we do.

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Additional Job Description:

Primary Location:

GB Cambridge

Job Posting Date:

2024-11-18

Job Type:

Permanent