Sr. Director Ethics & Compliance Internal Investigations

At Lilly, we unite caring with discovery to make life better for people around the world. We are a global healthcare leader headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana. Our employees around the world work to discover and bring life-changing medicines to those who need them, improve the understanding and management of disease, and give back to our communities through philanthropy and volunteerism. We give our best effort to our work, and we put people first. We’re looking for people who are determined to make life better for people around the world.

At Lilly, we serve an extraordinary purpose. We make a difference for people around the globe by discovering, developing and delivering medicines that help them live longer, healthier, more active lives. Not only do we deliver breakthrough medications, but you also can count on us to develop creative solutions to support communities through philanthropy and volunteerism.

Lilly Ethics and Compliance is committed to helping the company deliver high performance with high integrity. The Senior Director – Ethics and Compliance Investigations will be responsible for conducting complex compliance-related investigations which is a key element for an effective compliance program.

Do you have global experience conducting complex internal investigations? Bring your expertise to Lilly and make an impact today!

Responsibilities:

This position reports to the Associate Vice President – Global Ethics and Compliance, Anti-Corruption & Investigations and is responsible for leading & conducting complex investigations into potential violations of company policies on a global scale. This role requires strong analytical skills, sound judgment, and the ability to operate independently in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

• Lead and handle complex investigations into potential violations of company policies
• Develop and implement strategy for investigative plans, including conducting interviews, collecting and analyzing evidence
• Prepare detailed investigation reports with findings, conclusions, and recommendations for corrective actions
• Lead the presentation of investigations outcomes to senior management and actively guide the implementation of recommended solutions and corrective actions
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Legal, HR, and other departments to support compliance efforts
• Maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion
• Stay current on relevant laws, regulations, best practices in compliance investigations

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree
• JD degree, Certified Fraud Examiner, or other equivalent and applicable investigation experience required
• Minimum of 5 years of experience conducting complex investigations in a legal, compliance, or regulatory environment
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally, as required
• Qualified applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Lilly will not provide support for or sponsor work authorization and/or visas for this role.

Additional Skills/Preferences

• 5+ years of experience working in the pharmaceutical or biotech industry or a similarly highly regulated industry
• Experience with GRC tools or other similar technology platforms
• Exceptional analytical, investigative, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to handle multiple investigations simultaneously
• Outstanding relationship skills and the ability to interact with individuals at all levels of the organization
• Proven track record of handling sensitive and confidential matters with discretion while maintaining composure in high pressure situations.
• High ethical standards and integrity

Additional Information

• up to ~30% Travel

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Actual compensation will depend on a candidate’s education, experience, skills, and geographic location.  The anticipated wage for this position is

$150,000 - $220,000

Full-time equivalent employees also will be eligible for a company bonus (depending, in part, on company and individual performance). In addition, Lilly offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees, including eligibility to participate in a company-sponsored 401(k); pension; vacation benefits; eligibility for medical, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits; flexible benefits (e.g., healthcare and/or dependent day care flexible spending accounts); life insurance and death benefits; certain time off and leave of absence benefits; and well-being benefits (e.g., employee assistance program, fitness benefits, and employee clubs and activities).Lilly reserves the right to amend, modify, or terminate its compensation and benefit programs in its sole discretion and Lilly’s compensation practices and guidelines will apply regarding the details of any promotion or transfer of Lilly employees.

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