Job Description
Description A large healthcare organization is seeking a senior compliance professional to support and help lead its enterprise compliance and ethics function. This role works closely with the Chief Compliance Officer and contributes to oversight, program development, investigations, training, and risk mitigation activities across the organization.
What You'll Be Doing
Program Operations & Leadership Support
Act as a key advisor and operational leader within the compliance structure.
Serve as backup to the Chief Compliance Officer when needed.
Contribute to the organization's overall compliance strategy, maturity, and governance processes.
Risk Identification & Prioritization
Participate in organization‑wide compliance risk assessments.
Translate identified risks into structured work plans, monitoring initiatives, and mitigation strategies.
Evaluate emerging regulatory and operational trends that could impact the business.
Issue Management & Investigative Oversight
Lead or oversee intake, triage, investigations, and documentation related to compliance concerns or hotline reports.
Ensure appropriate follow‑up, escalation, and corrective actions.
Collaborate with Legal, HR, Privacy, and other departments on sensitive matters.
Policy Stewardship, Training & Culture Building
Manage development and maintenance of compliance standards, guidelines, and policies.
Lead initiatives around role‑based compliance training and organizational education.
Reinforce a culture of integrity, accountability, and openness without fear of retaliation.
Monitoring, Auditing & Corrective Measures
Design, implement, and oversee compliance monitoring activities across functional areas.
Coordinate with audit teams and operational leaders on oversight activities.
Track needed remediation activities and confirm issues have been sustainably addressed.
Specialized Focus Areas in Healthcare (experience preferred)
Regulatory compliance related to clinical operations, billing, and government program requirements.
Oversight related to research operations, clinical studies, grants, or other regulated activities.
Conflict‑of‑interest processes, disclosures, and related governance.
Participation in initiatives involving privacy, data stewardship, or emerging technology considerations.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree (JD, MBA, MPH, MHA, or related) preferred.
Minimum 5 years of progressive experience in healthcare compliance, regulatory, or legal roles.
Experience supporting compliance programs within a large or complex healthcare environment.
Proven ability to manage investigations, lead compliance initiatives, and navigate sensitive issues.
Excellent judgment, strong discretion, and the ability to communicate effectively with senior leaders. Requirements - Bachelor's degree is required; advanced degrees such as a JD or related certifications are strongly preferred.
- At least 5 years of progressive experience in healthcare compliance, regulatory, or legal roles.
- Proven expertise in developing and managing compliance programs in large or complex healthcare settings.
- Strong ability to lead investigations, manage compliance initiatives, and resolve sensitive issues with discretion.
- In-depth knowledge of healthcare regulations, billing practices, and compliance risk management strategies.
- Experience with compliance auditing, monitoring, and risk assessment frameworks.
- Effective communication skills with the ability to influence and collaborate with senior leadership.
- Familiarity with compliance software and tools to support program operations.
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