Associate Director, Compliance Training

The Associate Director, Compliance Training will lead the design, delivery, and continuous improvement of compliance learning programs supporting US commercial operations in the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry. This senior individual contributor role translates complex legal, regulatory, and policy requirements into practical, engaging, risk-based training. Working closely with Legal, Compliance, Sales, Marketing, Medical Affairs, Market Access, and Learning & Development teams, you will strengthen ethical decision-making and promote a culture of accountability. You will oversee training curricula, onboarding, product launch readiness, learning management systems, and effectiveness reporting. The role offers an opportunity to influence compliance practices across a growing organization while staying responsive to evolving healthcare regulations and industry standards. Domestic travel of approximately 10–15% is expected.

• Bachelor’s degree required.

• At least 8 years of progressive experience in the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry, including a minimum of 5 years in healthcare compliance, compliance training, or commercial training with a significant compliance component.

• Demonstrated experience building and managing compliance training programs for US commercial operations, including field sales and product launch environments.

• Strong working knowledge of US healthcare laws and industry standards, including the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FDCA), FDA promotional regulations, the federal Anti-Kickback Statute, False Claims Act, Office of Inspector General (OIG) compliance guidance, PhRMA Code on Interactions with Health Care Professionals, and Sunshine Act/Open Payments requirements.

• Expertise in instructional design and adult learning principles, with experience using eLearning authoring tools such as Articulate Storyline, Articulate Rise, or Adobe Captivate.

• Hands-on experience administering training content and generating reports through an LMS.

• Excellent presentation and facilitation skills, with the ability to engage audiences ranging from field representatives to senior leadership.

• Strong written communication skills and the ability to turn complex legal and regulatory concepts into clear, actionable guidance.

• Proven ability to lead through influence, manage multiple projects under tight deadlines, and collaborate effectively across functions without direct authority.

• High integrity, sound judgment, discretion, adaptability, and the ability to handle sensitive information.

• Willingness and ability to travel domestically approximately 10–15% of the time.

• An advanced degree, such as an MBA or M.Ed., or a relevant professional certification, such as CCEP, CHC, CPTD, or an instructional design certification.

• Experience supporting oncology or specialty pharmaceutical product launches.

• Experience working in an organization operating under a Corporate Integrity Agreement (CIA), or using processes informed by one.

• Familiarity with LMS platforms such as Workday Learning, Cornerstone, or SuccessFactors.

• Experience with learning analytics and methods for measuring training effectiveness.

• Working knowledge of state marketing and transparency laws, state price transparency requirements, HIPAA, and compliance requirements for patient support programs.

• Experience developing video-based, gamified, or scenario-driven interactive learning experiences.