Director, Ethics and Compliance - UK/Ireland, Canada and Nordics
GB, SL6 1DA
This role is considered Hybrid.
Reporting to E&C International Head TTR, the UK/IE, Canada & Nordics (hereinafter, Medium Sized Markets -MSM- North) Compliance Officer, is responsible for overseeing and supporting the design, implementation, and maintenance of an effective Ethics & Compliance program in the UK/IE & MSM North markets. The role will be member of the International E&C LT and work closely with colleagues in the broader International and Global Ethics & Compliance team, with the Country Heads of the countries under scope and their leadership teams, and cross-functionally with other departments (eg. Legal, Medical, HR, IT, Finance and business colleagues) to sustain Alnylam’s strong ethical culture and ensure employee adherence.
This position is hybrid office based in our UK affiliate in Maidenhead, UK.
Key Responsibilities
• Partner with UK/IE & MSM North country leadership teams to maintain and further develop a strong culture of ethics and compliance throughout the organization, including individual accountability at all levels, with a spirit of partnership and positive problem solving.
• Implement and evolve the Ethics & Compliance program in UK/IE & MSM North markets and in regional activities and projects you may be involved in, to ensure consistency with the Alnylam’s values and principles, fit-for-purpose approach and compliance with applicable local and above-market requirements.
• Provide solutions-oriented compliance advice/support to the business on compliance matters, to advance the proactive identification, assessment and mitigation of compliance related risks.
• Monitor and maintain a current understanding of regulatory and compliance trends and changes in local laws, applicable industry codes and/or guidelines relevant to Alnylam’s operations in the UK/IE & MSM North to inform the continuous improvement of the local Ethics & Compliance program.
• Develop, implement and/or update UK/IE & MSM North Ethics & Compliance policies and procedures, to ensure compliance with applicable local laws, regulations and industry codes and alignment with global policies.
• Support the implementation and maintenance of affiliates transparency reporting requirements and assist business leadership in meeting reporting obligations.
• Assist in implementation and execution local risk based third party due diligence.
• Foster a data protection culture within the organization and help to implement essential elements of company data protection policies and procedures, and applicable local requirements.
• Ensure the existence of an effective training and communications program to ensure understanding of employee responsibilities and ethics, compliance and data privacy issues, as well as related policies and procedures, including as applicable in-person sessions, campaigns and others as applicable per UK/IE & MSM North needs.
• Collaborate with Compliance Investigations, to support investigations into allegations of misconduct and/or implement programmatic remediation, as required.
• Manage administrative and operational aspects of the Ethics & Compliance program in UK/IE & MSM North markets.
• As an LT member of the International E&C team, support the deployment of the regional and/or global E&C a strategic priorities and initiatives, including global and/or regional E&C initiatives and priorities, including providing input, participating in best practice sharing and/or activities as relevant.
• Execute regional/global escalation for critical issues and matters within the Ethics & Compliance function.
• Other responsibilities as may be assigned from time to time in the company’s discretion.
Qualifications
• Integrity and high professional ethics.
• Bachelor’s Degree required (Legal or other relevant degree) with 8+ years of professional experience in ethics, compliance and/or legal in an organization subject to biopharmaceutical, medical device or other relevant healthcare compliance laws and regulations.
• Knowledge of foreign healthcare fraud and abuse laws (e.g. UK Bribery Act, Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, , industry codes (e.g. ABPI Code) and relevant Data Privacy legislation required. Experience with Transparency reporting a plus.
• Demonstrated leadership and ability to work collaboratively and cross-functionally in a team environment with a wide variety of company personnel, across the broader organization on a broad range of matters, in a multi-cultural environment. Ability to manage multiple projects, deadlines and priorities simultaneously and to flourish in a fast-paced and high energy environment.
• Able and eager to work autonomously and to manage and oversee discrete areas of responsibility with little direct supervision, with proper understanding of above-market escalation principles and E&C functional independence.
• Able to thrive in a proactive ethical culture in which compliance and business objectives are mutually reinforcing; strong motivation and ability to champion a comprehensive compliance program that is integrated well with the Company’s business and culture
• Excellent organization, communication (verbal and written – fluency in English required, any other additional language a plus) and prioritization skills, including the ability to communicate effectively in a global environment, to integrate compliance and business considerations, and to provide solutions-oriented advice regarding compliance risks.
About Alnylam: Alnylam Pharmaceuticals (Nasdaq: ALNY) has led the translation of RNA interference (RNAi) into a whole new class of innovative medicines with the potential to transform the lives of people afflicted with rare and more prevalent diseases. Based on Nobel Prize-winning science, RNAi therapeutics represent a powerful, clinically validated approach to treating diseases at their genetic source by “interfering” with mRNA that cause or contribute to disease. Since our founding in 2002, Alnylam has led the RNAi Revolution and continues to turn scientific possibility into reality.
Our culture: Our people-first culture is guided by our core values: fiercely innovative, open culture, purposeful urgency, passion for excellence, and commitment to people, and these values influence how we work and the business decisions we make. Thanks to feedback from our employees over the years, we’ve been fortunate to be named a top employer around the world. Alnylam is extremely proud to have been recognized as one of Science Magazine’s Top Biopharma Employers, one of America's Most Responsible Companies for 2024 by Newsweek, a Fast Company Best Workplace for Innovators, and a Great Place to Work in Canada, France, Italy, Spain, Switzerland, and UK – among others.
At Alnylam, we commit to an inclusive recruitment process and equal employment opportunity. We are dedicated to building an environment where employees can feel that they belong, can bring their authentic selves to work, and achieve to their full potential. By empowering employees to embrace their unique differences at work, our business grows stronger with advanced and original thinking, allowing us to bring groundbreaking medicines to patients.