Director, Ethics and Compliance

Follow your aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities, competitive salaries, great benefits, a 401(k) retirement savings plan, a company paid pension plan and profit sharing, all with a company providing the growth and strength to build your future.DEPARTMENT FUNCTION/OBJECTIVE: The functions of the Ethics and Compliance Department are to develop and manage Abbotts Corporate Compliance Initiative. The Corporate Compliance Initiative is to assure that Abbott and its employees consistently adhere to the highest ethical standards and comply with all legal and regulatory requirements of the countries in which Abbott does business.Corporate compliance to the Guidelines ensures that promotional spending is not considered to be a violation of the Fraud and Abuse or Anti-Kickback Statutes, and helps to protects the Corporation from criminal charges related to these.PRIMARY FUNCTIONS: Describe in specific terms the primary goals, objectives of functions of this position.The primary function of the Director, Compliance and Training is to assist the VP, Ethics and Compliance in implementing an effective compliance program. Director is most involved in 6 of the 7 elements of an effective compliance program. These elements are as follows:1) implementing written policies and procedures,2) conducting effective training and education, 3) developing effective lines of communication,4) conducting internal monitoring and auditing, 5) enforcing standards through well-publicized disciplinary guidelines, and 6) responding promptly to detected problems and undertaking corrective action. Specifically, Director assists in identifying compliance areas which need to be addressed. To address these, Director guides the collaborative development and implementation of, and training on appropriate Corporate Policies/Procedures. Director addresses a broad range of issues including Operating Guidelines/Procedures for Program Funding, other customer-related expenses, and other policies and procedures regarding Compliance, as required. To lead the development of appropriate policies/procedures, Director must understand the Legal, business, compliance and HR implications of each area to be addressed, and coordinate and guide these and other functions, as required. The Director assists the DVP in monitoring and analyzing external activity (such as new legislation and justice department investigations), identifying areas to be addressed. The Director develops training strategies for Ethics and Compliance, and oversees the development and implementation of effective training programs. In addition, this function has the responsibility for developing effective communications vehicles for helping the Corporation understand the value of a strong compliance program, and how it relates to the long-term strength/profitability of the company. PROBLEM SOLVING: Describe the analyzing, evaluation, creative, decision making, etc. Aspects or techniques required by the job. Cite specific examples. Discuss degree of creativity utilized. - synthesize external legislative actions, justice department investigations, and assess current and long-term threats, utilizing this information to formulate strategy - interpret complex data and translate relevant issues to Operating Divisions - synthesize legal, business, HR, and compliance concerns to develop effective policies and procedures. - strategize within the boundaries of the Corporate and Divisional Policies and Operating Guidelines/Procedures, to develop appropriate solutions to help meet Operating Divisions needs. - coordinate the implementation of policies and procedures across Divisions, evaluate and monitor the effectiveness of implemented policies and procedures, and assess the need for re-design. - assess potential threats and opportunities in Medicare Fraud and Abuse and communicate issues effectively to the Operating Divisions and Compliance personnel. - demonstrate risk management skills and ability to think outside of the box.1. Assess each identified compliance area to be addressed, working with Division Compliance organization to assure implementation of the elements of an effective compliance program for each compliance issue or area that is identified.2. Work with DVP to identify areas of need, and oversee the development of Corporate Policies/Procedures, such as Operating Guidelines/Procedures for Program Funding, other customer-related expenses, and others. This requires an understanding of the Legal, business, compliance and HR implications of each issue, and the ability to pull together and lead groups as appropriate to address specific issues.3. To assure consistency across the Corporation, lead the analysis of policies/procedures to identify those which can be developed utilizing templates and checklists. 4. Oversee the consistent development and implementation of Divisional policies and procedures.5. Working with DVP, synthesize information regarding new Federal/State legislation and justice department investigations and identify areas that need to be addressed. Develop strategies to address these issues. Ensure that Abbott has the necessary policies and procedures in place to respond to new issues, and oversee their implementation and the required training.6. Identify training needs and opportunities and develop training strategies to address them. Oversee and guide the development of comprehensive training programs, assuring that they have been administered to all affected employees. 7. Identify areas of need for compliance communication, and oversee the development of these communications.Qualifications5 years medical industry experience (sales/marketing) 5 years compliance management (samples, fraud and abuse, etc) 5 years communication, teaching or training and development 4 years legal/paralegal experience4 years accounting 10 years total combined minimum years of experience required. Not necessarily the sum of the above) - Demonstrate experience in developing, delivering and evaluating training programs. - Understand elements of an effective compliance program, and demonstrate assessment, development and implementation.- Understand basic principles of Medicare Fraud and Abuse and Anti-kickback statutes.- Demonstrate successful team leadership.- Cross-functional experience is required.- Strategic understanding of the business.- Demonstrate high degree of influencing skills, as applied in change initiatives College degree required.Abbott welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce. EEO/AATo apply for this position, click here.To learn more about Abbott and view other opportunities, click here.