
Senior Director, Compliance, Retail Products & Corporate Functions
Address: 304 WILMOT RD,DEERFIELD,IL,60015-04614-00004-2
Job ID 807773BR
Job Summary
The Senior Director of Retail Products and Corporate Functions Compliance assumes a strategic leadership role in the oversight of Walgreens compliance strategies and program for retail products and the corporate functions (e.g., Corporate Social Responsibility, Marketing and Merchandising), which includes providing compliance guidance for business initiatives, overseeing an effective compliance program, risk assessment, vendor management, policy management, monitoring and reporting, education and communication, and supporting regulatory audit inquiries. This role reports directly to the VP, Compliance & Ethics Officer and will have a strong working relationship with other senior executives. The successful candidate will have compliance program experience along with a firm understanding of relevant laws, regulations, and regulatory bodies and compliance requirements and risks. Must be able to lead a multi-faceted team and provide compliance guidance to cross-functional leaders. Ensures the organization's ongoing compliance with federal and state regulatory requirements, internal policies and procedures, and compliance training and education.
Job Responsibilities
An Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans
About Walgreens Boots Alliance
Walgreens Boots Alliance (Nasdaq: WBA) is a global leader in retail pharmacy, impacting millions of lives every day through dispensing medicines, and providing accessible, high-quality care. With more than 170 years of trusted healthcare heritage and innovation in community pharmacy, the company is meeting customers’ and patients’ needs through its convenient retail locations, digital platforms and health and beauty products.
Including equity method investments, WBA has a presence in more than 25 countries, employs more than 450,000 people and has more than 21,000 stores.
WBA’s purpose is to help people across the world lead healthier and happier lives. The company is proud of its contributions to healthy communities, a healthy planet, an inclusive workplace and a sustainable marketplace. WBA is a participant of the United Nations Global Compact and adheres to its principles-based approach to responsible business.
WBA is included in FORTUNE’s 2021 list of the World’s Most Admired Companies*. This is the 28th consecutive year that WBA or its predecessor company, Walgreen Co., has been named to the list.
More company information is available at www.walgreensbootsalliance.com.
The Senior Director of Retail Products and Corporate Functions Compliance assumes a strategic leadership role in the oversight of Walgreens compliance strategies and program for retail products and the corporate functions (e.g., Corporate Social Responsibility, Marketing and Merchandising), which includes providing compliance guidance for business initiatives, overseeing an effective compliance program, risk assessment, vendor management, policy management, monitoring and reporting, education and communication, and supporting regulatory audit inquiries. This role reports directly to the VP, Compliance & Ethics Officer and will have a strong working relationship with other senior executives. The successful candidate will have compliance program experience along with a firm understanding of relevant laws, regulations, and regulatory bodies and compliance requirements and risks. Must be able to lead a multi-faceted team and provide compliance guidance to cross-functional leaders. Ensures the organization's ongoing compliance with federal and state regulatory requirements, internal policies and procedures, and compliance training and education.
Job Responsibilities
- Provides strategic leadership over the retail products and corporate functions compliance program, including direction, oversight, and support for compliance-related initiatives relating to the sale and marketing of retail products and corporate function activities, and integration of compliance activities into business operations. Collaborates with key leaders and various work groups to ensure organizational compliance initiatives are implemented. Partners with senior executives to help identify, manage, and mitigate compliance risks in existing and emerging retail products areas, providing creative solutions to meet business objectives and address complex regulatory requirements. Provides the business with compliance direction that bridges legal and regulatory requirements to practical decision making and execution of business objectives in a compliant manner. Prepares and presents reports for senior leadership, the Board of Directors / Audit Committee, compliance committees, and business units.
- Oversees the enhancement of compliance program elements to address risks specific to retail pharmacies and retail products business areas. Oversees compliance monitoring, measurement and reporting program and any necessary corrective actions. Participates in the enterprise-wide compliance risk assessment; ensures a compliance plan is in place to address priority risks identified. Provides guidance to leadership across the organization in developing policies, procedures, and practices that are compliant with the relevant state, federal, and licensure requirements (e.g., liquor licenses). Establishes and maintains dialogue with regulatory agencies, business leaders, and other stakeholders to effectively communicate compliance program developments.
- Leads the development of written standards, systems, practices and processes to ensure effective ongoing compliance review of front-end retail changes and strategic corporate initiatives. Oversees and provides strategic direction on risk assessments and audits within the organization to measure compliance with state and federal laws and regulations, and accreditation standards. Partners with quality and process improvement leaders to support accreditation, licensure and contract compliance. Works closely with Legal and various operational areas to monitor and evaluate departments’ compliance with law, licensure requirements, and internal policies and procedures.
- Collaborates with other corporate functions, and when required, directs compliance activities to appropriate channels for investigation, resolution and works collaboratively to mitigate potential compliance risks. Consults with subject matter experts on compliance legal issues and implements processes to provide timely notification to business unit management of statutory, regulatory or policy changes.
- Develops and oversees the implementation of processes, and policies that have significant impact upon the organization.
- Develops short- and long-range compliance program strategies and plans.
- Manages a team of compliance subject matter specialists. Ensures the ongoing training and development of direct reports. Develops and mentors staff through on-boarding, open communication, training/development opportunities, and performance management processes; and fosters a diverse and inclusive workplace.
An Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans
About Walgreens Boots Alliance
Walgreens Boots Alliance (Nasdaq: WBA) is a global leader in retail pharmacy, impacting millions of lives every day through dispensing medicines, and providing accessible, high-quality care. With more than 170 years of trusted healthcare heritage and innovation in community pharmacy, the company is meeting customers’ and patients’ needs through its convenient retail locations, digital platforms and health and beauty products.
Including equity method investments, WBA has a presence in more than 25 countries, employs more than 450,000 people and has more than 21,000 stores.
WBA’s purpose is to help people across the world lead healthier and happier lives. The company is proud of its contributions to healthy communities, a healthy planet, an inclusive workplace and a sustainable marketplace. WBA is a participant of the United Nations Global Compact and adheres to its principles-based approach to responsible business.
WBA is included in FORTUNE’s 2021 list of the World’s Most Admired Companies*. This is the 28th consecutive year that WBA or its predecessor company, Walgreen Co., has been named to the list.
More company information is available at www.walgreensbootsalliance.com.
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree and at least 8 years of experience in retail products compliance program management OR High School/GED and at least 11 years of experience in retail products compliance program management
- Experience with regulatory compliance requirements pertaining to the retail pharmacy or retail industries.
- Experience driving change and growth in a business.
- Experience establishing and communicating compliance procedures and policies.
- Experience with the Federal Sentencing Guidelines, the seven elements of an effective compliance program and regulatory requirements related to the retail pharmacy business or retail industries.
- Experience navigating an organization through external audits.
- Experience establishing and developing an annual compliance plan, including compliance training and oversight activities.
- Experience managing and conducting annual and periodic compliance assessments and leading the implementation of post-audit and/or monitoring recommendations.
- At least 5 years of experience contributing to financial decisions in the workplace.
- At least 5 years of direct leadership, indirect leadership and/or cross-functional team leadership.
- Willing to travel up to 10% of the time for business purposes (within state and out of state).
Preferred Qualifications
- Juris Doctorate or other job-related advanced degree.
- Experience analyzing and reporting data in order to identify issues, trends, or exceptions to drive improvement of results and find solutions.
- Experience simplifying and communicating compliance guidance and articulating potential issues /problems to all levels of an organization, experience presenting to senior management, and/or Audit Committees / Boards.
- At least 7 years of direct leadership, indirect leadership and/or cross-functional team leadership
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