Compliance Data Manager - EMD Serono

Position Description

About the Company

EMD Serono, Inc., an affiliate of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany, is a leader in the US biopharmaceutical arena, integrating cutting-edge science with unparalleled patient support systems to improve people’s lives. The company has strong market positions in neurodegenerative diseases, MS and endocrinology. EMD Serono is also a leader in fertility treatments. With a clear focus on the patient and a leadership presence in the biopharmaceutical industry, EMD Serono’s US footprint continues to grow, with more than 1000 employees around the country and fully integrated commercial, clinical and research operations in the company’s home state of Massachusetts.

Description

Ensure compliance with the governmental and internal data tracking and reporting requirements of the EMD Serono Compliance program, through management of information systems and databases; and identification, collection, consolidation, validation and reporting of critical financial and non-financial data.

Key Roles & Responsibilities

• Serve as the Compliance Program subject matter expert on all data sources and related information systems (manual and automated).
• Deliver all reports in a timely and accurate manner.
• Maintain best practices for the identification, collection, consolidation, validation, tracking and reporting of data.
• Implement, maintain, update and monitor all related Compliance Program policies, procedures and working instructions.
• Manage all historic data in support of reporting and auditing initiatives.
• Manage process mapping and application of business rules.
• Seek and identify all reportable information (through both internal and external sources), and establish standards and processes for collection of reportable information.
• Identify, track and consolidate all reportable information.
• Perform analysis and validation of all reportable information.
• Provide standard status reports, ad-hoc reports, and executive reports for use by the Compliance Program, Senior Management and other interested parties.
• Provide system-level and transaction-level support for all audits (internal and external).
• Manage data tracking, compilation and analysis to meet all governmental reporting requirements.
• Manage all data interfaces to the Aggregate Reporting System from various sources (e.g., Accounts Payable system, Expense Reporting system, Third-Party Administrator systems, etc.) including validation, reconciliation and repair of data integrity of information as necessary.
• Drive process improvement to data management systems through continuous interface with key personnel in all areas.

Autonomy & Authority:

• Independently manage all Compliance Program data tracking and reporting requirements.
• Directly coordinate data tracking and reporting requirements and guidelines with key internal and external personnel.

Functional Knowledge, Business Experience & Interpersonal Skills:

• Skilled in data management, analytics and reporting.
• Ability to communicate and carry out internal policies & procedures.
• Orientated and disciplined towards a strong internal control environment.
• Ability to independently identify opportunities for process efficiencies and improvements.
• Ability to analyze data and processes to identify risks, trends and opportunities for improvement and efficiency.
• Self-confidence and strong interpersonal communication skills (written and verbal).
• Ability to deal effectively within all levels of the organization.
• Ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams on complex, time sensitive deliverables.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and work streams simultaneously.

Qualifications

Education & Professional Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Healthcare industry knowledge desirable; biotechnology/pharmaceutical experience preferred.
• 3-5 years in system reporting/analytical role, with demonstrated history of progressive responsibilities.
• High level of proficiency with business systems (Microsoft Access & Excel a must).
• SAP/Concur knowledge a plus.

Skills & Competencies:

• Experience in project planning.
• Willing to diplomatically challenge concepts and tackle large, complex tasks.
• Active external listener – willingness to identify alternate methods, and take advantage of ideas, best practices and solutions developed elsewhere.
• Ability to support, lead and effect transformational change efforts.
• Strong, intuitive self-starter.
• Eager to embrace change.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills.
• Must possess EMD Serono’s core values – Transparency, Responsibility, Integrity, Courage, Achievement and Respect.

June 2009, The Boston Business Journal recognizes EMD Serono as one of the Best Places to Work!

May 2009, The Scientist magazine names EMD Serono one of the best place to work in the life sciences industries!

October 2008, EMD Serono Named as a Top Employer by Science Magazine!

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