Azurity Pharmaceuticals is a privately held, specialty pharmaceutical company that focuses on innovative products that meet the needs of underserved patients. As an industry leader in providing unique, accessible, and high-quality medications, Azurity leverages its integrated capabilities and vast partner network to continually expand its broad commercial product portfolio and robust late-stage pipeline. The company’s patient-centric products span the cardiovascular, neurology, endocrinology, gastro-intestinal, institutional, and orphan markets, and have benefited millions of patients. For more information, visit www.azurity.com.Azurity Pharmaceuticals is proud to be an inclusive workplace and an Equal Opportunity Employer. Azurity's success is attributable to our incredibly talented, dedicated team that focuses on benefiting the lives of patients by bringing the best science and commitment to quality into everything that we do. We seek highly motivated individuals with the dedication, integrity, and creative spirit needed to thrive in our organization.
Brief Team/department Description
We are seeking a strategic and experienced Global Director of Compliance Operations to lead and oversee the operational execution of the global compliance program across all regions. This role ensures the company adheres to global laws and requirements, internal policies, and industry standards. The Director will collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement and sustain a culture of compliance, mitigate risk, and support business objectives in a highly regulated environment.
Principle Responsibilities
- Operational Leadership: Lead the day-to-day operational activities of the global compliance function, including program management, resource allocation, and cross-regional coordination.
- Compliance Program Execution: Oversee the implementation of compliance policies, procedures, training, monitoring, and reporting frameworks in alignment with applicable laws (e.g., FDA, UK Bribery Act, GDPR and ABAC (anti-bribery laws like FCPA/UKBA).
- Global Governance & Risk Management: Identify and assess compliance risks across markets; implement risk mitigation strategies and conduct regular operational reviews.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with Legal, Regulatory Affairs, Quality, Finance, Commercial, and Medical Affairs to ensure compliance standards are embedded into business processes.
- Training & Communication: Drive the global compliance training strategy, ensuring consistent communication and employee understanding of relevant policies, SOPs, and regulatory requirements worldwide.
- Audit & Monitoring: Manage operational aspects of internal and external audits; develop and maintain monitoring tools to ensure continuous improvement.
- Metrics & Reporting: Develop and maintain KPIs and dashboards to monitor compliance performance and report to Compliance leadership and the Executive Leadership Team, as needed.
- Team Management: Lead and develop a global team of compliance professionals, fostering a high-performance and integrity-driven culture.
Qualifications And Education Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree required; advanced certifications (CHC, CCEP), degree in Pharmacy, Life Sciences, Business, Analytics or related field strongly preferred.
- 10+ years of experience in pharmaceutical or biotechnology compliance, with at least 5 years in a leadership or operations role.
- Deep understanding of global regulatory requirements and industry codes (e.g., IMC, FDA, EMA, EFPIA, PhRMA).
- Proven experience managing global teams and complex, matrixed organizations.
- Strong strategic thinking, project management, and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
- High ethical standards and sound judgment in navigating compliance challenges.
- Proficiency in compliance systems and tools, data analytics, and reporting platforms.
- Experience with digital health technologies, AI/ML compliance frameworks
By applying for this role, you confirm that you are mentally and physically capable of fulfilling the job responsibilities detailed in the job description without any restrictions. If you have any concerns or even the slightest disability that may affect your ability to perform the job, please inform HR in advance.
