Ethics & Compliance Officer – Philippines & GBS Manila

Goal of Function:

• Coordinating, implementation and monitor the progress of the compliance program
• Locally responsible for the adaptation, implementation, maintenance and supervision of the company’s compliance program and its key concepts and procedures acting as an independent and objective organ.
• Ensuring that all employees are acting in conformity with applicable norms, principles and regulation. Also ensure that established policies and procedures are adhered to and behaviour within the organization is in line with the Norms of Conduct of the Company.
• Acting as an accessible, visible and available subject matter expert for the business in order to assist the assigned business in their effort to comply with all applicable rules
• Creating awareness of Compliance issues throughout the organization in the country of responsibility and establishes a compliance culture as a strategic, competitive advantage

Main tasks:

• Master the Compliance Program
• Verification of policy conformity with local law / local guidelines and, if required, adaption as well as periodic review of whether the policies are up-to-date
• Local implementation, maintenance and improvement of global, regional and local compliance policies, processes and controls (including e.g. Compliance related SOX-Controls) Advice and guidance for Local Management and Staff in compliance related matters
• Advisory role as part of the country committees, if required by compliance policies
• Coordination, performance (if required), maintenance, monitoring and reporting of local compliance trainings (e.g. e-learning, Anti-Bribery Compliance Training for select personnel)
• Regular compliance reporting to line manager and relevant Global Compliance teams and further compliance reporting as requested
• First point of contact for addressing compliance relevant information regarding potential misconduct or non-compliance with internal and external rules or regulations.
• Follow-up on signs of non-compliance (e.g. any form of allegations, whistle-blower etc.) and evaluation and determination if or which investigative steps are recommended.  Independent analysis and investigation of potential misconduct or non-compliance, if appropriate, and support of investigations conducted by Global Investigations Department
• Assistance during execution of remediation activities based on risk assessments or investigation results
• Support of country risk assessments and compliance monitoring performed by relevant Global Compliance team. Identify and report any compliance vulnerability or risks and recommend changes where necessary and appropriate.
• If applicable, strong collaboration with other functions (e.g. Legal, Marketing, Business Development or Finance) is required when monitoring and coordinating compliance related measures and activities within other departments.
• In collaboration with Legal department and Global Compliance, open and direct communication to regulators and/or authorities in instances of violations or potential violations that would give rise to immediate reporting obligation according to local laws and regulations. Other duties as assigned.
• Build and deliver reporting structure and reports to local and regional management lines in support of regional and global communication and reporting strategy.

Required professional experience (in years):

• Minimum of 10 years total professional experience, with main focus on Compliance including Healthcare Compliance related matters; or
• Minimum of 10 years total experience in business environment with a significant focus on Compliance matters.

Technical knowledge:

• Knowledge of the FCPA, UK Bribery Act, general ABC codes and practices and specific knowledge of the legislation in the local territory for which the ECO is based.