Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 113,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.
We have an exciting opportunity for an ETHICS & COMPLIANCE MANAGER within our Abbott Rapid Diagnostics-Acelis Connected Health Supplies business located at either Orlando, FL, Livermore, CA or Lake Bluff, IL.
WHAT YOU’LL DO:
In this role, you will:
- Be responsible for the organization's ethics/business conduct programs.
- Provide specialized support in areas such as training, transparency, investigations, third party process and monitoring.
- Define standards for appropriate business conduct and oversee investigations of potential wrongdoing.
- Provide support for developing, updating, and maintaining elements of Abbott’s compliance program.
- Assist in the development, administration, and implementation of OEC education and training (including supporting materials).
- Assist in the development, administration, and implementation of divisional monitoring.
- Identify compliance risk areas and recommend action plans to Sr. Manager.
Abbott Rapid Diagnostics (formerly Alere) is part of Abbott Diagnostics family businesses, bringing together exceptional teams of experts and industry-leading technologies to support diagnostic testing which provides essential information for treatment and management of diseases and other conditions.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Manages, implements and administers the activities within Ethics & Compliance.
- Supports and communicates with divisional mid-level management to provide OEC and divisional policy interpretation and requirements, and assists with compliance risk assessment, trend analysis and best practice recommendations.
- Serves as Privacy Steward for Acelis Connected Health Supplies business, responsible for assisting the Privacy Officer in keeping the company HIPAA-compliant.
- Assists Sr. Manager on compliance audits, including tracking and evaluating findings and guides the business in preparing corrective action to address findings and recommendations and ensures timely completion.
- Involved in formulating development plans, guidelines, policies and short-term strategies as well as setting goals and targets.
- Identifies basic legal and regulatory issues and elevates as appropriate.
- Supports the development of the company's planning and ensures successful collaboration with other functions to ensure their operations are conducted according to the company's Ethics & Compliance standards.
- Prepares materials for external and internal parties and manages relationships to ensure the organization's interests are well-represented.
POSITION/ACCOUNTABILITY SCOPE:
- Accountable to OEC Sr. Manager and OEC divisional team
- Assigned matters/business units have a moderate impact on Abbott’s compliance program
- Operates independently within well-defined expectations, checking in with supervisor(s)
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE, YOU’LL BRING
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- BA/BS required
- Minimum of 7 years’ experience with, or exposure to, business functions such as compliance, legal, regulatory affairs, government affairs, and finance. Experience with Medicare/Medicaid, Joint Commission or state credentialing compliance required.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- CPA, Masters, JD, or equivalent work experience preferred
WHAT WE OFFER
At Abbott, you can have a good job that can grow into a great career. We offer:
- Training and career development, with onboarding programs for new employees and tuition assistance
- Financial security through competitive compensation, incentives and retirement plans
- Health care and well-being programs including medical, dental, vision, wellness and occupational health
- Paid time off
- 401(k) retirement savings with a generous company match
- The stability of a company with a record of strong financial performance and history of being actively involved in local communities
