[MED] HCC Lead Specialist

SUMMARY:

Implements the Health Care Compliance (HCC) program locally under supervision of the HCC Officer of MedTech Japan to ensure business practices and activities are in compliance with related J&J internal guidelines, local laws and regulations and anti-corruption laws including the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act. Serves as a strategic business partner for local management and coach towards all covered employees, to assure that the company culture of compliance is a natural element in day-to-day business.

This position reports to the HCC Senior Manager, MedTech Japan, and is located in Tokyo, Japan.  

PROFILE: 

• Requires strong communication, organisational and analytical skills 
• Broad business experience and a proven ability to influence business decisions and business partners
• Ability to take complex business situations and develop solutions to ensure compliant growth is achieved
• Background may include Compliance, Finance, Sales and Marketing, Medical Affairs, Legal, Regulatory or Auditing.
• Proven track record in delivering results, self-starter and ability to manage complexity a must

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following.  Other duties may be assigned.

• Partnering with business unit and/or department leadership team to ensure compliance ownership and right tone at the top
• Support ethical decision-making capability within the business by participating business unit and/or department leadership team meeting, reviewing promotional strategies and other significant business initiatives
• Ensure business activities with health care professionals (HCPs) and government officials (GOs) are planned in consistence with applicable HCC policies and procedures
• Acting as a consultant, provide day-to-day guidance, advice to covered employees, including providing metrics as required by the HCC Officer based on risk assessment and other compliance program
• Deploy HCC policies and/or procedures in covered business unit and/or department by providing necessary training and/or communication to covered employees, managing changes, and monitoring implementation
• Tailor HCC training materials to fit into the needs and business context of covered business unit and/or department, and deliver appropriate trainings to covered employees at various levels such as business unit/department leadership, regional level, and/or territory level
• Participate in company HCC monitoring program to identify warning signals and/or gaps, and provide meaningful feedback to business unit/department leadership so that appropriate corrective actions are taken accordingly
• Manage risks involving third party intermediaries by implementing the due diligence process in covered business areas, including training to business sponsors, reviewing due diligence questionnaires, etc.
• Implementing and following up on the Management Action Plan, and guide the business partners to close gaps and implement corrective actions
• Implementing the escalation process for serious allegations, as appropriate, and assist investigation related to covered business areas
• Stimulating and contributing to innovative approaches towards HCP’s and GOs consistent with the HCC guidelines and framework.
• Interface with legal counsel regarding HCC requirements and interpretation.
• Interface with the regional HCC community to share approaches to HCC