Compliance Specialist - Investigations

Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories Ltd. is a leading multinational pharmaceutical company based across global locations. Each of our 24,000 plus employees comes to work every day for one collective purpose: to accelerate access to affordable and innovative medicines because Good Health Can’t Wait.

We started in 1984 with a modest investment, 20 employees and a bold vision. Today, we have research and development centres, manufacturing facilities or a commercial presence in 66 countries.

For nearly four decades, we have stood for access, affordability and innovation based on the bedrock of deep science, progressive people practices and robust corporate governance. As the pharmaceutical industry evolves and undergoes disruption, we see an opportunity – to strengthen our core further (the next steps) and to build the future (the new bets).

‘The Next and the New’ is how we aim to continue to be the partner of choice – purpose-driven, future-ready and sustainable. Our aim is to reach over 1.5 Bn+ patients across the world by 2030 by growing our core businesses and building for the future with sustainability at the core of our purpose and strategy. Sustainability for us means operating in a manner that respects people, planet and purpose – helping us conserve precious resources, serve our patients, create value for stakeholders, give back to society, fulfil our potential and maintain our integrity and transparency

Dr Reddy’s maintains a work environment, free from discrimination and is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to employ & nurture all qualified diverse workforce without regard to race, colour religion, nationality, sex, age, disability status, genetics, sexual orientation, gender expression, citizenship or any other characteristic or classification protected by applicable law(s) of the country we operate in. We treasure every talent, and recognize merit and diversity in our organization.

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Job Description

Job Summary

We are looking for an experienced Investigator specialist for execution of various ombudsperson investigations as per the Ombudsperson Policy and Procedure and carry the compliance monitoring audits assigned. You will be involved in the assigned investigations  and will play an important role in understanding, evaluating various controls and processes in relation to compliance aspects of the key compliance polices.  This position will work closely with other compliance team members and support initiatives from various subject matter experts and stakeholders in various departments.

Roles & Responsibilities
• You will be responsible for Leading and executing the Investigations as per the Ombudsperson Policy and Procedures. And also executing the compliance monitoring audits and reviews as per the compliance audit annual plan.
• You will be responsible for conducting in-depth root cause analysis, identification of processes and controls identified to be non-operative and suggesting corrective and preventive actions.
• You will be responsible for participating in the training, communication, and sensitization of the aspects of Code of Business Conduct and Ethics (COBE) and other key compliance policies.
• You will be responsible for preparing and presenting of investigation reports for senior management

Qualifications

Educational qualification: Associated Charted Accountant

Minimum work experience: 6-8 years in a compliance-related role, with a focus on investigations in a pharmaceutical organisation.

Skills & attributes:
Technical Skills
• Demonstrated understanding of the general pharmaceutical business, showcasing knowledge of industry dynamics, trends, and challenges.
• Must have experience in conducting internal investigations into misconduct, fraud, corruption, harassment, retaliation, conflicts of interest, and policy violations.

Good exposure in interviewing complainants, subjects, and witnesses, including evidence-based questioning techniques, evidence collection, analysis, preservation, and documentation.

• Extensive experience managing litigation matters and working with external legal counsel.
• In-depth knowledge of relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards.
• Demonstrated expertise in legal management and legal operations.
• Proven track record in corporate compliance and implementing effective compliance programs.

Behavioural skills
• Strong written and oral communication abilities, facilitating effective expression of ideas.
• Demonstrates analytical thinking, enabling effective problem-solving and decision-making.
• Ability to multitask and manage a variety of business requirements simultaneously.
• Approaches tasks with a positive "can-do" attitude, demonstrating optimism and a solution-oriented mind set.
• Effective people management skills with colleagues and clients, fostering positive relationships.
• Competence in operating effectively within a diverse and complex matrix organization.

Benefits Offered

At Dr. Reddy’s we actively help to catalyse your career growth and professional development through personalised learning programs. The benefits you will enjoy at Dr. Reddy’s are on par with the best industry standards. They include, among other things and other essential equipment, joining & relocation support, family support (Maternity & Paternity benefits), learning and development opportunities, medical coverage for yourself and your family, life coverage for yourself.

Our Work Culture

Ask any employee at Dr. Reddy’s why they come to work every day and they’ll say, because Good Health Can’t Wait. This is our credo as well as the guiding principle behind all our actions. We see healthcare solutions not only as scientific formulations, but as a means to help patients lead healthier lives, and we’re always attuned to the new and the next to empower people to stay fit. And to do this, we foster a culture of empathy and dynamism. People are at the core of our journey over the last few decades. They have been supported by an enabling environment that buoys individual ability while fostering teamwork and shared success. We believe that when people with diverse skills are bound together by a common purpose and value system, they can make magic.

For more details, please visit our career website at https://careers.drreddys.com/#!/.