Director, Compliance & Ethics Investigations

About this role

Working with Us Challenging. Meaningful. Life-changing. Those aren’t words that are usually associated with a job. But working at Bristol Myers Squibb is anything but usual. Here, uniquely interesting work happens every day, in every department. From optimizing a production line to the latest breakthroughs in cell therapy, this is work that transforms the lives of patients, and the careers of those who do it. You’ll get the chance to grow and thrive through opportunities uncommon in scale and scope, alongside high-achieving teams. Take your career farther than you thought possible.

Bristol Myers Squibb recognizes the importance of balance and flexibility in our work environment. We offer a wide variety of competitive benefits, services and programs that provide our employees with the resources to pursue their goals, both at work and in their personal lives. Read more: careers.bms.com/working-with-us .

The Director, Compliance & Ethics Investigations will be responsible for conducting professional, prompt and thorough domestic and international investigations. The Director, C&E will plan, conduct, and manage internal Compliance & Ethics investigations related to reported violations of company policy and law.  The subject matters of investigations are broad and may include, for example, sales & marketing practices, HCP interactions, conflicts of interest, fraud, and falsification of company documents.

This person will also conduct analysis and derive insights regarding investigation trends, provide insights to support remedial efforts, and serve as a key partner to other elements of the compliance function. The Director will work both independently and collaboratively across cross-functional teams including the Law Department, Corporate Security, Employee Relations, Human Resources, Cybersecurity, and Quality.

Major Responsibilities and Accountabilities: • Conduct internal compliance investigations, ranging from routine to complex in nature; Develop and execute effective investigation plans; Interview witnesses using fair and effective techniques.

• Manage members of global investigations firms and/or outside counsel in conducting interviews and collection/review of evidence.

• Research, collect and analyze large quantities of data (pursuant to relevant privacy laws); Identify issues and draw appropriate conclusions; Prepare timely, accurate and well-written reports.

• Develop expertise in a particular high-risk international geographic areas and/or subject matter areas in the U.S. for the purpose of conducting internal compliance investigations.

• Assist in the management and development of more junior members of the team.

• Collaborate with risk and monitoring functions to analyze data analytics stemming from investigations.

• Prepare written and oral summaries and presentations as needed to business colleagues (including executive leaders) and HR professionals.

• Effectively present investigation findings to stakeholders, including senior leadership.

• Partner and liaise with all investigative teams including Human Resources/Employee Relations, Corporate Security, the Law Department and external counsel, Cybersecurity, and Quality.

• Build and maintain internal stakeholder relationships to ensure requisite subject matter expertise included in all investigations.

Qualifications Minimum Requirements

• Minimum education of a bachelor's degree or equivalent is required.

• Minimum of ten (10) years of investigative and/or legal and/or compliance experience (law firm, inhouse, forensic/consulting, or government) is required. Prior inhouse pharmaceutical industry experience preferred.

• Knowledge of, and experience with, pharmaceutical industry and laws required. (e.g., HCP interactions, FDCA, AKS, FCPA, FCA, GMP, GCP, etc.)

• Ability to navigate matrix organization and complex compliance issues while exhibiting sound judgment and objectivity; systematic approach to decision making; ability to determine root cause and identify viable and alternate solutions.

• Proven successful investigation/project management in developing and executing all phases of an investigation plan including collection, review and analysis of data, information and records; conducting interviews; documenting work completed; drafting findings and conclusions; accountability for successful completion.

• Excellent communication skills that are effective with the appropriate tact and diplomacy for all levels of the organization as well as for external counsel.

• Ability to discuss and debate various topics with senior leadership is essential for success in this position.

• Must lead by example in cultivating the culture of compliance.

• Respect for confidentiality and ability to manage confidential information with discretion is of critical importance.

#LI-Hybrid If you come across a role that intrigues you but doesn’t perfectly line up with your resume, we encourage you to apply anyway. You could be one step away from work that will transform your life and career.

Compensation Overview:

Madison - Giralda - NJ - US: $200,430 - $242,874
Princeton - NJ - US: $200,430 - $242,874 
 The starting compensation range(s) for this role are listed above for a full-time employee (FTE) basis. Additional incentive cash and stock opportunities (based on eligibility) may be available. The starting pay rate takes into account characteristics of the job, such as required skills, where the job is performed, the employee’s work schedule, job-related knowledge, and experience. Final, individual compensation will be decided based on demonstrated experience. 

Eligibility for specific benefits listed on our careers site may vary based on the job and location. For more on benefits, please visit https://careers.bms.com/life-at-bms/.   Benefit offerings are subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans in effect at the time and may require enrollment. Our benefits include: • Health Coverage: Medical, p

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