Job Description

As the OEC leader, you report through the Abb Vie Office of Ethics & Compliance organization and are responsible for leading, executing, and continuously enhancing the local Ethics & Compliance Program in alignment with company standards and applicable legal and regulatory requirements.
The OEC Senior Manager serves as the primary in-country advisor on anti-corruption and broader compliance matters, while acting as a strategic business partner to enable responsible business initiatives through practical, risk-based guidance.

This role is expected to work closely with affiliate leadership and key cross-functional stakeholders to strengthen a culture of integrity, support sound decision-making, and ensure the effective operation of core compliance program elements, including governance forums, monitoring, training, third-party risk management, and due diligence.

As the OEC leader, you report through the Abb Vie Office of Ethics & Compliance organization and are responsible for leading, executing, and continuously enhancing the local Ethics & Compliance Program in alignment with company standards and applicable legal and regulatory requirements.
The OEC Senior Manager serves as the primary in-country advisor on anti-corruption and broader compliance matters, while acting as a strategic business partner to enable responsible business initiatives through practical, risk-based guidance.

This role is expected to work closely with affiliate leadership and key cross-functional stakeholders to strengthen a culture of integrity, support sound decision-making, and ensure the effective operation of core compliance program elements, including governance forums, monitoring, training, third-party risk management, and due diligence.

Additional Information

Education

- Bachelor's degree required.
- Advanced degree in Law,



Business, Finance, Audit, Regulatory, or a related field is preferred.

Experience

- Minimum of 10 years of professional experience in Compliance.
- Minimum of 2 years of leadership experience, including ownership of priorities, stakeholder management, projects, programs, and/or people leadership.
- Strong experience in designing, implementing, and sustaining compliance programs.
- Experience in multinational companies and highly regulated environments strongly preferred.
- Experience in the pharmaceutical, healthcare, medical devices, or other regulated life sciences industries is preferred.
- Experience supporting business functions in a strategic partnering capacity is highly valued.

Skills

- Business Acumen: Strong understanding of business strategy, commercial realities, and the regulatory environment in which the company operates.
- Strategic Business Partnering: Ability to support business objectives while maintaining strong compliance standards and sound judgment.
- Risk Assessment and Mitigation: Ability to identify relevant risks, distinguish theoretical from practical exposure, and implement effective, proportionate controls.
- Strategic Thinking: Able to set direction, prioritize effectively, and balance long-term program maturity with immediate business needs.
- Integration and Influence:



Strong ability to influence senior stakeholders and operate as a fully integrated member of the affiliate leadership environment.
- Process and Control Orientation: Strong knowledge of compliance processes, internal controls, and governance frameworks, with the ability to enhance and sustain them over time.
- Expert Judgment: Sound decision-making under pressure, including the ability to handle ambiguity and complex situations with maturity and credibility.
- Execution Excellence: Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines, and stakeholders effectively.
- Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to translate complex compliance issues into clear, practical guidance.
- Problem Solving: Ability to structure issues, analyze options, and propose workable solutions that protect the company while enabling responsible business action.
- Change and Culture Leadership: Ability to promote a culture of integrity, accountability, and ethical decision-making across the affiliate.

Technical Knowledge

- Strong knowledge of:
- Compliance program design and execution
- Anti-corruption laws and principles, including FCPA
- Internal controls and process governance
- COSO and SOx frameworks
- Third-party risk management and due diligence
- Compliance monitoring and training programs

Languages

- Fluent Spanish
- Advanced English

Abb Vie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives and serving our community. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.

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