Global Compliance Third-Party Due Diligence Manager

Reporting to Director, Global Ethics & Compliance Business Support 

Key Responsibilities

Leading the Third-Party Due Diligence Program

• Define, manage, and update the global third-party due diligence policy (onboarding and recertification) based on a risk-based approach.
• Implement processes aligned with FCPA, EFPIA, French Sapin II Law, and AFA (French Anti-Corruption Agency) guidelines.
• Ensure screening of third parties and manage alert follow-up.
• Oversee the collection and verification of documentation: KYC, contracts, declarations, questionnaires.

Risk Evaluation & Mitigation

• Conduct enhanced due diligence for high-risk third parties.
• Identify risks and propose mitigation measures or corrective action plans.
• Collaborate closely with Legal, Procurement, Finance, R&D, Pharmacovigilance, and HR teams to coordinate actions.
• Act as the primary point of contact for Regional Compliance Officers and local affiliates regarding third-party due diligence.

Training & Stakeholder Engagement

• Train and raise awareness among internal stakeholders on due diligence tools and compliance requirements.
• Support local Compliance Officers in implementing the global policy and ensuring alignment with corporate standards.

Ongoing Monitoring & Reporting

• Implement regular monitoring of third-party profiles.
• Maintain dashboards and internal databases.
• Provide periodic reporting to senior management, highlighting key alerts, trends, and program performance indicators.

Regulatory Watch & Project Leadership

• Conduct ongoing monitoring of regulatory changes related to FCPA, Sapin II, EFPIA, AFA, international sanctions, and export controls.
• Support the deployment of new tools and optimize existing processes.
• Lead and support internal investigations and alerts related to compliance risks, in collaboration with Internal Audit and Legal.

Project Management – Third-Party Risk Assessment Platform (ABAC)

• Lead the global project for the implementation or upgrade of a digital Third-Party Risk Management platform, incorporating an Anti-Bribery and Anti-Corruption risk mapping.
• Define business and functional requirements in collaboration with Compliance, IT, Procurement, Legal, and Data Privacy teams.
• Select and manage external vendors.
• Deploy a risk-based due diligence approach including automated questionnaires, scoring models, approval workflows, and centralized documentation.
• Develop specific ABAC modules

Candidate Profile

Education: Master’s degree (Business School, Law, Political Science, Finance, or equivalent in Compliance/Risk Management)

Experience: 5 to 8 years in compliance, due diligence, strategic sourcing, or legal functions, preferably within the pharmaceutical or healthcare sector

Languages: Fluent in English (spoken and written); other languages are a plus.

Mobility: International

Technical Skills 

• Strong knowledge of anti-bribery and compliance regulations
• Familiarity with international compliance standards
• Proficiency in screening and due diligence tools and TPRM platforms
• Strong analytical and synthesis skills; ability to draft clear risk assessment reports
• Advanced knowledge of Excel, PowerBI/Tableau, SharePoint, and Microsoft Office Suite.