Sr. Director, Corporate Compliance

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Sr. Director, Corporate Compliance based in United States.

This executive-level role offers the opportunity to build and lead a scalable corporate compliance function during a pivotal phase of organizational growth. The position focuses on establishing governance, risk management frameworks, and ethical business practices that support commercial readiness. You will serve as a strategic advisor to leadership while partnering with cross-functional teams to embed compliance into business operations. The role combines enterprise strategy, operational execution, and regulatory expertise within an innovative healthcare environment. You will help shape compliance programs, policies, and processes that enable responsible growth and long-term organizational success. This is an ideal opportunity for a seasoned compliance leader who thrives in dynamic environments and enjoys building high-impact programs from the ground up.

Accountabilities:: The Sr. Director, Corporate Compliance is responsible for developing, implementing, and continuously improving an enterprise compliance program that supports business growth, regulatory readiness, and a strong culture of integrity. This role requires strategic leadership, cross-functional collaboration, and hands-on execution to establish effective compliance operations.

Lead the development and execution of the enterprise compliance strategy, roadmap, and commercialization-readiness initiatives.

Build and manage a scalable, risk-based compliance program aligned with recognized healthcare compliance standards and industry best practices.

Establish governance structures, policies, procedures, systems, and operational processes that support sustainable growth.

Serve as a strategic advisor to executive leadership by identifying compliance risks, regulatory trends, and opportunities that influence business decisions.

Partner with Commercial, Medical Affairs, Clinical Development, Regulatory Affairs, Market Access, Human Resources, Finance, Privacy, Legal, and other teams to integrate compliance into daily operations.

Provide guidance on healthcare compliance matters, including interactions with healthcare professionals, promotional activities, patient support programs, grants, speaker programs, and transparency obligations.

Develop and maintain compliance metrics, reporting frameworks, and program assessments to measure effectiveness and support continuous improvement.

Conduct enterprise compliance risk assessments and implement monitoring activities to identify and address potential issues.

Establish and oversee compliance reporting channels, investigations, corrective actions, remediation plans, and improvement initiatives.

Develop third-party compliance processes, including diligence, onboarding, monitoring, and recertification programs for vendors, consultants, and strategic partners.

Build and evolve the Compliance function by defining organizational needs, capabilities, resources, and future team structure.

Manage external compliance advisors, consultants, and related budgets while developing internal expertise and operational maturity.

Foster trusted relationships across the organization and influence decision-making through collaboration, credibility, and sound judgment.

Requirements:

The ideal candidate is an experienced compliance executive with a strong background in life sciences or healthcare environments and a proven ability to build and scale compliance programs. This role requires deep regulatory knowledge, strong leadership capabilities, and the ability to manage complex initiatives across multiple stakeholders.

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Life Sciences, Healthcare Administration, or a related field; advanced degree such as JD, MBA, MPH, MS, or equivalent preferred.

12+ years of progressive experience in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device, or healthcare compliance roles.

Demonstrated experience building, launching, or significantly enhancing enterprise compliance programs within growing organizations transitioning toward commercialization.

Strong knowledge of healthcare compliance requirements, including FDA promotional regulations, Anti-Kickback Statute, False Claims Act, Sunshine Act/Open Payments, PhRMA Code, HIPAA, and related regulations.

Experience supporting commercial organizations and preparing compliance programs for market entry.

Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive enterprise-wide compliance initiatives.

Strong project and program management skills, with experience leading complex cross-functional initiatives.

Experience developing multi-year compliance strategies, implementation plans, governance models, and organizational change initiatives.

Ability to manage multiple strategic priorities, meet deadlines, and deliver measurable outcomes in a fast-paced environment.

Strong operational leadership skills with the ability to translate strategy into actionable plans and drive accountability across teams.

Excellent communication, collaboration, and executive presentation skills.

Benefits:

Competitive annual salary range of $265,000–$285,000 USD nationally, with a San Francisco Bay Area range of $275,000–$295,000 USD depending on experience, skills, and location.

Eligibility for performance-based bonus compensation.

Participation in company stock plan.

Comprehensive employee benefits package.

Opportunity to work remotely or in a hybrid environment depending on location.

Opportunity to build and lead a high-impact compliance function during a significant growth phase.

Collaborative environment focused on innovation, ethical practices, and meaningful healthcare impact.

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