Job Title: Ethics & Compliance Officer
Hiring Organization: BioMérieux
Location – Locality: Nairobi
Location – Region: Kenya
Industry: Food
and Pharmaceutical
Job Type: Full
Time
Salary: KES
Competitive
Date Posted: 03/19/2024
Our teams working across our digital transformation and information technology areas are literally changing healthcare through technology. Their various expertises are serving innovations for patients and business. Development of new solutions (hardware and software) as well as building qualitative data and insights contribute to the constant improvement of public health.
Come and
join a family-owned global company with a long-term vision, and a
human-centered culture.
Main
Mission
Under the
supervision of the Sr. Director, EME&A / LatAm Compliance and Global
Process & Performance, the Africa Compliance Manager will be based in
Nairobi, Kenya, leading the implementation and management of bioMérieux’s
Ethics and Compliance Program in the Africa Region. The Ethics & Compliance
Program reduces risks of noncompliance and encourages a culture of integrity by
providing practical advice, resources, and structures to ensure compliance with
laws, regulations, industry codes, and Company policies on a global basis. It
reinforces bioMérieux’s reputation as a trusted partner in public health.
What
will be your responsibilities within bioMérieux?
Provide
day-to-day support, strategic advice, and problem-solving expertise to AFRICA
leadership to ensure that business operations are conducted in full compliance,
acting as an independent gatekeeper for high-risk business activities.
Develop
and implement processes and systems to identify and manage risks in the Region,
in alignment with the global Ethics and Compliance Strategy.
Represent
the Ethics & Compliance Department in the Regional leadership team and
exercise leadership and oversight of initiatives to embed a compliance culture
into the Region, including raising and reinforcing employee awareness of risks
of illegal, unethical, or improper conduct.
Work
cross-functionally with employees at all levels to ensure efficient integration
of the compliance program into business processes.
Oversee
Local Compliance Teams (composed of local leadership) activities in the AFRICA
Region to ensure implementation of compliance initiatives.
Ensure
Implementation and monitoring/control mechanisms for high-risk third parties
throughout the Region. Act as a gatekeeper on high-risk activities.
Advocate
and develop a strong compliance culture within the business through day-to-day
advice, communication, and regular training of employees and high-risk third
parties.
Manage
compliance investigations in the AFRICA Region, including oversight of the
investigation of reports received through the EthicsLine or from other sources,
coordinating with HR and management in the development and implementation of
appropriate discipline and other corrective actions, and enforcement of the
non-retaliation policy.
Develop,
review, and edit compliance policies relevant to local operations
With
E&C colleagues, select, develop, and follow up on e-learning courses.
Develop and execute local supplementary training and communications, based on
local needs.
Monitor
relevant new legal and regulatory developments in the region and implement
necessary changes, in coordination with other departments.
Represent
bioMérieux at Compliance meetings organized by IVD local and Regional AFRICA
associations (MECOMED, local IVD associations, …
Who are
you?
At least
5-7 years of relevant work experience in legal, audit, risk, or compliance
including at least 3 years of working experience in a compliance function,
preferably in the healthcare industry.
A
master’s or law degree is preferred unless equivalent experience is
demonstrated.
Skills
and Qualifications
Strong
knowledge of medical device industry codes (i.e. Mecomed).
Knowledge
of anticorruption laws, transparency laws, healthcare marketing regulations,
government guidance and regulation of compliance programs, and compliance best
practices.
Deep
understanding of how to analyze regulations and develop and implement policies
to ensure compliance.
Languages:
Fluent in English required, Intermediate or above in French preferred.
Ability
to travel within the Region as required.
Possess
an unquestionable reputation for ethics and integrity, personal values, and
solid character.
High
emotional intelligence and engagement skills with the confidence to interact
globally at all levels of the company.
Maturity
and decisiveness, including the ability to frame issues to support quick
decision-making as well as an understanding of business to know how and when to
escalate issues.
Ability
to manage many high-risk, high-pressure projects/issues at once and prioritize
effectively based on risk.
Proactive
and motivated by results, with little need for oversight.
Ability
to logically analyze topics and address them pragmatically, working with
stakeholders across all levels of the organization.
Collaborative
team-oriented approach to work, supporting the successes of others.
Strong
cross-cultural communication skills with the ability to effectively convey the
company’s core ethical values at all levels of the company.
Model
resilience and flexibility; adapts well to new circumstances and adversity.
Attention
to detail, accuracy, and a commitment to maintaining confidentiality.
Excellent
written and verbal communication skills, including public speaking skills