Group Compliance Officer

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What you will be doing

Under the general direction of the Chief Compliance Officer, the Group Compliance Officer (GCO) is a member of the Office of Compliance and serves as a compliance resource to one or more Business Units (BU) and its leadership, staff, and Local Compliance Representatives (LCRs). The GCO is actively involved with day-to-day BU compliance operations, is responsible for BU compliance policies and procedures, keeping up to date on emerging risks and compliance matters, performing compliance activities in support of Cencora' compliance program, including training, and assisting in the compliance risk assessment process. The GCO serves as the liaison between the BUs, LCRs and the Cencora Chief Compliance Officer, the Office of Compliance, and the internal Compliance Committee.

• Develop, implement and oversee the compliance program and activities within the business units and operations to which the GCO is assigned
• Oversee, partner and communicate with the LCR who has been designated as the BU or location compliance subject matter expert
• Actively partner with BU leadership to support efforts to achieve business goals in compliance with relevant regulations
• Draft and/or ensure development of compliance policies, compliance training, and BU compliance plan, as deemed appropriate for the BU's operations
• Primary responsibilities with regard to the Compliance Program include the following:
• o Principal oversight and monitoring of the Cencora Compliance Program at the business group level, in conjunction and coordination with the LCR
• o Develop an understanding of key compliance risk areas for the BU and monitor emerging risk areas or trends for the BU, and developing appropriate policies and procedures to address those risks
• o Provide proactive support to BU leaders to identify potential areas of compliance risk and provide advice and guidance concerning risk mitigation
• o Annual review of compliance policies and procedures
• o Reporting to the Chief Compliance Officer and/or the Senior Compliance Officer on the progress and implementation of the Compliance Program activities
• o Reporting to the Chief Compliance Officer and/or the Senior Compliance Officer any compliance-related issues or matters at the BU level, including any matters raised through the Disclosure Program
• o Coordinating with the CCO, Cencora Corporate Security and Regulatory Affairs (CSRA), Internal Audit, Legal and/or Office of Compliance team, on all compliance reviews and monitoring activities. This includes, but is not limited to, annual or periodic reviews, and overseeing any resulting corrective action.
• o Assist in the annual risk assessment process conducted by the Office of Compliance
• o Assist in the resolution of regulatory and compliance matters relating to the BU to which they are assigned
• Promotes participation in, and completion of, various compliance training requirements
• Responsible for performing responsibilities with a demonstrated high degree of integrity, good judgement, assertiveness and an approachable demeanor, while eliciting the respect and trust of the CCO

• Requires broad training in related field through completion of a four-year Bachelor's Degree program or equivalent combination of education and experience; juris doctor preferred
• Normally requires 10+ years related and progressively responsible experience; previous work experience as a regulatory attorney or compliance professional in a business subject to Federal health care program requirements and FDA requirements is strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated extensive knowledge of applicable state and federal regulations such as OIG guidance, FCPA and UK Bribery Act
• Experience with supporting a Medical Affairs team
• Knowledge of Cencora policies and procedures
• Proficient interview and interrogation skills
• Ability to work alone as well as with others
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to collaborate with others
• Ability to evaluate facts, determine alternative solutions to problems, evaluate courses of action, and make sound management decisions
• Strong interpersonal skills; self-starter
• Ability to travel as required