Associate Director Regional Compliance

Seagen is a global, multi-product biotechnology company dedicated to developing and commercializing transformative cancer medicines. As the industry leader in antibody-drug conjugate (ADC) technology, we pioneered a new generation in the science of harnessing antibodies to deliver cell-killing agents directly to cancer cells. Seagen’s dedication to improving the lives of cancer patients goes beyond science, and we believe that every employee has a role in contributing to this mission. By working together with a shared dedication and diverse perspectives, we are able to reach our full potential and make a real difference in the world. Seagen is a fast-growing company and has an abundance of opportunities available for you to grow your career. Put your passion to work at Seagen and join us

Summary:
Reporting to Legal & Compliance International, you will drive all the aspects of the Seagen international Compliance Program and help install and grow the position at country level as needed. You will be a member of the Legal and Compliance team, with great chances of developing your career path in a very dynamic and fast-growing organization.

Principal Responsibilities:
Main responsibilities include:

- Drive the development of the pillars elements of an effective compliance program, leveraging knowledge of industry best practices
- Represent to point of contact for day-to-day compliance questions from the assigned cluster of countries
- Proactively plan for emerging trends in Compliance, anticipate the impact on processes, and work with the Compliance leadership and the business stakeholders to determine how to address them using the most up to date information around emerging compliance trends
- Advise and provide support to business functions to maintain an internal infrastructure that supports a culture of compliance and recognizes that compliance is a collective responsibility of all employees
- Establish strong relationships with key internal stakeholders to understand current and future compliance needs
- Provide guidance to the Business and integrate compliance controls into the scope of existing business practices where applicable
- Create, oversee or conduct in-person and/or web-based compliance trainings for field forces and general employees
- Partner with Compliance Investigations regarding potential violations of compliance policies, laws or regulations and oversee corrective actions with business function.
- Advise and/or review of promotional and non-promotional materials to be disseminated in the region
- Advising and/or coordinate legal advice on advertising and promotional laws, data privacy, anticorruption, and labor law in connection with Compliance matters for the given cluster of countries
Qualifications:

- 4-6 years of recent, relevant in-house experience in a pharmaceutical or biotechnology company’s Compliance department
- Proven expertise in healthcare Compliance in multiple jurisdictions among those where Seagen has core operations (Italy, France, Spain, Nordics, UK and Ireland, Netherlands, Belgium, Germany, Austria, Switzerland and Canada)
- Comfortable working in a fast-pace growing company: a hands-on, roll-up-the-sleeves approach will be essential. Strong focus on operational and strategic skills is required
- Extremely resourceful and smart individual, problem-solver and self-starter, with the appetite to deliver results while dealing with ambiguity
- Genuine care for patients and desire to make a meaningful difference in their lives.
- Convinced and ambassador of the Company Values (Passion for helping patients; Integrity; Scientific excellence; Teamwork and mutual respect; Innovation; Great work environment).
- Experience working in affiliate and/or cross regional roles is required
- Strong collaborative skills and the ability to thrive in a science-driven organization and able to convey complex concepts and strategies, orally and in writing
- Excellent listening skills; seek broad input and feedback
- Must be a well-organized, high energy, detail oriented, and persistent team player with the ability to identify / focus on key issues, prioritize efforts, and ensure follow up with timely / quality results
- Fluency in English with the ability to communicate in both verbal and written form with multiple stakeholders within and outside the company; additional fluency in other European languages a plus
- Knowledge of and experience with European laws, regulations, industry codes and guidance that affect the pharmaceutical industry
- Strategic leadership capability, strong organizational awareness, sound judgment, strong business acumen and ability to make decisions with input from multiple stakeholders
- Ability to travel as necessary within the Region and to the Swiss HQ

**Education**:

- Law degree and qualification as attorney at law preferred-
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