REGIONAL COMPLIANCE OFFICER - EUROPE

About Dr Reddy'sDr. Reddy’s Laboratories Ltd. (“Dr. Reddy’s”) is a leading multinational pharmaceutical company based across global locations. Each of our 24,000 plus employees comes to work every day for one collective purpose: to accelerate access to affordable and innovative medicines because Good Health Can’t Wait.Location of the offices:Spain (Barcelona)Germany (Augsburg)UK (Cambridge)The role will require hybrid working model.Overview of the roleYou will serve as the regional lead for Dr. Reddy’s Ethics/ Compliance program for all countries that come under Europe Generics business of Dr. Reddy’s (Germany, UK, France, Italy, Spain, Switzerland and many other countries where Dr. Reddy’s is planning to expand its business in near future and/ or is having indirect presence through local partners). You will be responsible for creating/ adopting policies and procedures, providing training and guidance to the executive team, managers and employees, monitoring implementation of internal policies and applicable legislations for Dr. Reddy’s Europe Region and keeping the business compliant and safe all the time.Role & ResponsibilitiesDeveloping a regional compliance plan for Dr. Reddy’s Europe Region, with an action trackerMaintain current knowledge of applicable regulatory requirements, and monitor advancements in best practiceBeing kept up to date with existing and upcoming regulation affecting the business and being proactive in implementing processes for compliance with the sameDrive the completion of compliance risk assessments based on applicable regulatory requirements in each country within the RegionAssess with the Regional General Counsel of Europe and Chief Compliance Officer whether European business units/ countries have controls in place to address identified key compliance risksServe as the primary liaison with key internal stakeholders across the Europe Region, particularly in Sales, Marketing, Legal, Finance, Internal Audit, Human Resources on all ethics and compliance mattersInvestigate and report on allegations relating to potential breaches of Dr Reddy’s Code of Business Ethics (COBE) for the Europe RegionPrepare gap assessments and corrective action plansManage and oversee the reporting of the Statutory Compliance administration across the RegionDevelop and deliver compliance briefings and training modules on new and existing regulations to the business as requiredProvide training to all Europe wide businesses on Dr Reddy’s COBE, compliance policies and proceduresCreate, implement and oversee regular testing and monitoring program based on the results of the risk assessmentsImplement a compliance third party oversight program for Dr. Reddy's business units in EuropeBe a champion for Dr. Reddy’s Ethics (COBE) program in the RegionProvide in-region expertise and advice on compliance matters and advise Senior Leadership for Europe on compliance program needs across the Europe RegionReport on a regular basis to keep Legal & Compliance management at corporate level of compliance program implemented in the RegionAct as Convener of the Europe Regional Compliance Council (RCC), conduct regular compliance meetings with stakeholders and be accountable to close the observations/ action items coming out of the RCC or any other compliance meetingsEnsure participation in relevant meetings and forums organized by Dr. Reddy’s Corporate Compliance functionLead or participate in any global compliance project to develop or improve Dr. Reddy’s compliance and ethics programmeRepresent compliance in any cross-functional projects at Europe or at global levelRequirementsLaw/ Finance/ Management graduate with 12+ years of practical experience in compliance program implementation working in a global companyPreferably from Pharmaceutical/ Medical Devices/ Healthcare industry with experience of handling engagements with healthcare professionalsProven project management skills and ability to lead a teamProven experience of communicating effectively with decision-making individuals within an organizationPragmatic, self-starter with strong analytical skills to identify core issuesStrong problem-solving ability to come up with practical solutions that comply with law and work for the businessStrong communication and presentation skills, including the ability to tailor your message to your target audience and communicate complex issues clearly and persuasivelyAbility to build solid relationships and to influence across a diverse group of business people with a wide array of professional backgrounds, including executive managementStrong organizational skills and the ability to successfully coordinate and complete multiple tasks within and across departments to meet established and changing deadlinesUnquestionable ethics and excellent judgment, ability to maintain confidentiality and act in a critical position of trust within the companyThe ability and desire to work independently with limited direct supervisionBusiness compliance advisory, Training and Awareness sessions conducting, Risk Management and MitigationAudit, Investigations skillsFluency in English language is mandatory, candidates with additional language proficiency (German, French, Italian, Spanish) will be given preferenceAbout the departmentGlobally, Dr. Reddy’s Legal and Compliance Function consists of almost 90 lawyers, compliance professionals, data privacy professionals and legal operations/ technology experts spread all over the world and catering to almost 70 countries where Dr. Reddy’s has its direct or indirect presence. It’s a vibrant community that offers an excellent opportunity for professional growth and career building within the Function.