• Reporting to Director for International Compliance, Allergan Aesthetics
• Leadership role, with a direct team of 5 people 
• Excellent opportunities for career growth and development 

Job Objective

The Area Director of the Office of Ethics and Compliance is responsible for the co-ordination and leadership of the ethics & compliance programs for all the Affiliates in Europe & Canada.  The role is based preferably in UK or any European Affiliate within the region of responsibility for the role.

Key Responsibilities 

• Direct supervisory responsibility for the team, comprising of Regional Leads, Senior Managers, Managers, and Analysts.  A key component of the role is to coach, develop, supervise and co-ordinate the activities of team members, ensuring they have appropriate support in terms of technical knowledge, competencies, and resources to enable the execution of AA Program
• Serves as the OEC leader within the Region and supports the Area Vice President and International Compliance Director to accomplish key activities and tactical compliance program execution within their designated Area
• Lead and manage a effective Area Compliance Insights Forum (ACIF) for Europe and Canada with engagement from Area Leadership Teams and Country Leaders, as and when applicable
• Provide leadership, guidance and support to all levels of the E&C organization on complex ethics and compliance issues, including policy interpretation and requirements, compliance risk assessment, trend analysis and best practice recommendations
• Serve on the International OEC leadership team, helping to set compliance policy, strategy, and direction to be applied internationally
• Works with his/her team to ensure all Affiliates have an effective compliance program including all the Seven Elements of An Effective Compliance Program, and fully operational Affiliate Compliance Insights Forum (ACIF)
• Through working with their OEC team, Affiliate General Managers, and other members of senior leadership, he/she will help establish a culture of compliance at the Area, Region and Affiliate, with the right “tone from the top” (e.g., the AVP and GM) and “tone at the middle” (e.g., Directors and Managers) regarding the importance of operating in a compliant manner with high ethical standards
• Work with their team to partner with the Business (e.g. GM, Commercial, Finance, Medical, Legal, HR, Regulatory, Public Affairs) to proactively help the business meet its goals and objectives in a compliant manner. The position should identify basic Legal, Medical, Regulatory Affairs, HR or other relevant issues, refer matters to respective departments, analyze alternatives and propose solutions to the business. Will work closely with Legal on matters having both Compliance and Legal implications. Exhibits good judgment in matters that may need to be referred to other functions or to OEC Management
• Maintain knowledge of all industry codes within the Area, and in cooperation with Legal, of all applicable laws and regulations, and monitor key developments that would impact the compliance
• Working with their team and business partners to develop, implement, coordinate, and deliver awareness, education, policies and procedures trainings, and other necessary training programs that focus on the elements of the Affiliate’s Compliance Program, and are also tailored to positions and associated responsibilities
• Guide their team to structure, implement and supervise the Affiliate monitoring plan to ensure compliance with policies and procedures and to identify policy and procedure improvements that can create business process efficiencies. Follow up on monitoring results, analyze trends, analyze root cause, contribute to remediation plans, and help update country/region compliance program accordingly
• Partner with their team, Affiliate and Auditors on compliance audits, while maintaining full objectivity and independence from either
• Where relevant, actively participate in local industry trade association compliance (or related) committees, helping drive appropriate decision-making on key issues. When applicable, identify external environment changes and trends, communicate changes to Area Compliance Lead and work with their team to implement necessary changes to the Affiliate Compliance Program(s)
• Participate and Lead key International OEC projects (individual and team projects)