Senior Director, Legal and Compliance Operations

Overview

This role is responsible for supporting the execution and continuous improvement of the organization’s Compliance Program. The position focuses on project management, policy governance, and operational excellence across the Legal and Compliance function.

The Senior Director partners closely with the Global Compliance Officer and Chief Legal Officer, as well as cross-functional stakeholders including Compliance, Legal, Commercial, Medical Affairs, Market Access, and IT. The role ensures legal and compliance initiatives are effectively implemented and aligned with business objectives, and helps strengthen a culture of integrity, transparency, and ethical decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Compliance and Legal team members to maintain and enhance infrastructure that supports a culture of compliance and shared accountability across the organization.
• Lead legal and compliance operational excellence initiatives, including creation of metrics, key performance indicators, and dashboards.
• Identify policy and guidance needs in collaboration with cross-functional partners; develop and refine policies, procedures, and supporting documentation to ensure clarity and usability.
• Design, implement, and continuously improve risk-based compliance training programs tailored to functional audiences.
• Support the annual compliance risk assessment process, including data gathering, analysis, and identification of areas for program enhancement.
• Provide practical compliance guidance to business stakeholders and support integration of compliance controls into existing business processes.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives, including documentation, tracking, and reporting of compliance activities and program effectiveness.
• Maintain current knowledge of applicable laws, regulations, and industry guidance, including federal and state pricing regulations, privacy laws, OIG and DOJ guidance, the PhRMA Code, and state marketing compliance requirements.
• Lead and execute legal and compliance projects and cross-functional initiatives as assigned by the Chief Legal Officer or Global Compliance Officer.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree (JD, MBA, or Master’s) strongly preferred.
• 12–15+ years of progressive experience in pharmaceutical or biotech compliance, legal, or related functions.
• Demonstrated success implementing policy governance frameworks and compliance training programs.
• Strong leadership capability, organizational awareness, sound judgment, and business acumen; ability to make informed decisions in collaboration with stakeholders.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and presentation skills.
• Proven ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, high-growth environment while maintaining a focus on quality, ethics, and collaboration.
• Knowledge of laws, regulations, and industry guidance relevant to the pharmaceutical industry.
• Strong collaboration skills across cross-functional teams.
• Strong problem-solving and risk assessment capabilities.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple complex and confidential initiatives simultaneously.

Preferred Qualifications / Key Competencies

• Execution and Operational Excellence
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Risk-Based Decision Making
• Continuous Improvement Mindset
• Communication and Influence
• Integrity and Ethical Leadership

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary range estimate (good faith estimate as of the posting date): $254,000 - $311,000 per year.
• Total rewards include base pay, bonus, and equity.
• Equity: All full-time employees receive equity.
• Benefits for full-time employees include flexible paid time off, medical, dental, vision, and life/disability insurance, and 401(k) offerings (traditional, Roth, and employer match) in accordance with applicable plans.
• Additional voluntary benefits may include supplemental life insurance, legal services, and other offerings.
• Mental health benefits are available through an Employee Assistance Program for employees and their family.
• Other benefits are provided in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Location

Not specified in the provided job description.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business need, without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran or disabled status, or other protected characteristics under applicable federal, state, or local law.

Hiring Process Notes

The organization accepts applications on an ongoing basis. Reasonable accommodations are available for individuals with disabilities throughout the hiring process.