Director, Head of Compliance & Ethics, India

Role Overview: As the Director, Head of Compliance & Ethics for India, you will be leading the Compliance & Ethics operations for both the BMS commercialization entity in Mumbai and the center of excellence in Hyderabad. Your role involves driving a culture of integrity, ensuring alignment with global compliance standards, and partnering closely with the leadership teams in both locations to embed ethical practices into daily operations. Key Responsibilities: - Promote the right tone throughout the organization and partner with leaders to ensure commitment to integrity, quality, compliance, and ethics. - Lead the execution of global and regional compliance programs in partnership with the global C&E organization. - Serve as the primary compliance advisor to commercial, medical, and enabling functions in BMS India, and as the primary point of contact for healthcare compliance issues in Hyderabad site. - Co-chair the India Compliance Committee and establish compliance governance in Hyderabad Site. - Oversee compliance training, monitoring, analytics, and communication strategies. - Lead integrity champion activities for both BMS India and Hyderabad site. - Partner with relevant functions such as C&E Investigations, Legal, and HR to support investigations and risk assessments. - Represent BMS in industry associations and forums in India. - Stay updated on local regulatory developments and industry trends to manage compliance risks. - Participate in internal audits, monitoring, and due diligence activities. Qualifications Required: - 12+ years of experience in compliance, legal, and/or internal audit/monitoring in a highly regulated industry. - Bachelor's degree in risk and/or business management. - License and/or certification in compliance, law, accounting, or risk management preferred. - Experience in the healthcare industry preferred. - Strong personal integrity, ethics, and discretion. - Ability to establish and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders. - Strong strategic-thinking skills and ability to recommend process improvements. - Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects under deadline pressure. - Ability to discuss controversial topics with senior executive leadership. - Excellent written and spoken English skills. - Role model behaviors aligned with BMS values: Integrity, Innovation, Inclusion, Passion, Accountability, Urgency. Additional Details: Travel Required: Domestic and international travel may be required.,