Senior Global Compliance Specialist

AGC Biologics is a leading global biopharmaceutical Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO) with a strong commitment to delivering the highest standard of service as we work side-by-side with our clients and partners, every step of the way. We provide world-class development and manufacture of mammalian and microbial-based therapeutic proteins, plasmid DNA (pDNA), messenger RNA (mRNA), viral vectors, and genetically engineered cells. Our global network spans the U.S., Europe, and Asia, with cGMP-compliant facilities in Seattle, Washington; Boulder and Longmont, Colorado; Copenhagen, Denmark; Heidelberg, Germany; Milan, Italy; and Chiba, Japan. We currently employ more than 2,500 employees worldwide. Our commitment to continuous innovation fosters the technical creativity to solve our clients’ most complex challenges, including specialization in fast-track projects and rare diseases. AGC Biologics is the partner of choice. To learn more, visit www.agcbio.com.  

JOB SUMMARY

The Senior Global Compliance Specialist primary purpose is to partner with the business to improve internal controls and strengthen AGC Biologic’s practices to ensure compliance with SOX/JSOX (Japanese Sarbanes Oxley) and other applicable laws and statutes. The position will present an opportunity to build relationships with multiple levels of management and influence improvements throughout the organization. You will be required to understand business processes, system workflows, and technology to be able to identify risk and to guide business owners in defining effective and value add risk mitigation plans.  This position will be based in Seattle, Washington or Boulder, Colorado and will report to the Global Compliance Manager, however as the role is global the position could support other AGC Biologics sites. 

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Communication: Develop strong relationships cross-functionally to fully understand the business and identify opportunities to mitigate compliance risk.  Participate in meetings across multiple time zones to dictate important requirements and timelines.
• Risk Management: Identify potential security risks and vulnerabilities within processes and systems. Collaborate with IT Department to implement controls and mitigate risks.
• Process improvement: Work with business units to identify opportunities for JSOX and operational process improvements in terms of documentation, workflow, automation.
• Establish and support JSOX Risk and Control Matrix: Create and document process documents, process maps, workflows and/or diagrams for processes when identifying areas of opportunity for process improvement.
• Enterprise Resource Planning:  Participate and consult on JSOX and internal control requirements for new system implementation.
• Compliance:  Serve as an IT resource on all internal control matters (JSOX, Regulatory or operational), including development, refinement and documentation of internal controls, processes and procedures.
• Access Provisioning and Review: Contribute to managing user security access for onboarding and offboarding process. Collaborate with business units to define access requirements and ensure compliance with security policies/regulations and ensure proper segregation of duties. Participate in access reviews and audits to identify and mitigate potential risks to align with required JSOX compliance.
• Training:  Create and participate in internal control/JSOX training for management, business process and control owners to provide training to build knowledge and understanding of internal control/JSOX.
• Education: Gain expertise in JSOX to ensure global requirements are being adhered to across sites.
• Audits: Coordinate and assist with internal and external audit to support testing, walkthroughs, process reviews and follow up action plans, as needed.

LEADERSHIP SKILLS

• Familiarity with applicable industry laws and regulations; GAAP, IFRS, IT and SOX (JSOX).
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to interact with all levels across the organization.
• Ability to identify problems, recommend effective solutions, and ensure that those solutions are implemented effectively and timely.
• Demonstrates global/enterprise-wide thinking; processes information through a strategic lens and applies tenants of systems thinking/theory and to issues/assignments.
• Familiarity with financial systems as they relate to reviewing and improving internal controls.
• Ability to work with internal teams to collect and analyze data.
• Attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high quality results.
• Well-developed communication and presentation skills to communicate with all levels of management.
• Experience in working with global markets and shared services.
• Ability to work independently in a decentralized location and to consistently meet stringent deadlines.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required:

• Bachelor's degree preferably in Accounting, Finance or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• A minimum of 8 years’ experience in Finance, Audit, Operations, Risk Management, Compliance or related field.
• Experience working in a diverse environment.
• Willingness to travel up to 20% domestic and internationally, as needed.

Preferred:

• Experience with Dynamics AX, AuditBoard and Power BI a plus.
• Professional certification including CIA and/or CISA a plus
• Big 4 Accounting firm exposure or large public company internal audit experience a plus.

COMPENSATION RANGE: $94,000 - $129,250

Fluctuations in the job market may necessitate adjustments to pay ranges. Final pay determinations will depend on various factors, including, but not limited to experience levels, knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Benefits available to Team Members include subsidized insurance for the Team Member and designated dependents (medical, vision, dental, life and disability), eligibility to participate in the AGC Biologics 401(k) plan (including a generous matching contribution from the company and immediate vesting), vacation, sick time, and parental leave.

Team Members are also eligible to receive a discretionary annual bonus commensurate to the level of the role. The payout is based on both the company’s performance and the Team Member’s performance.

AGC Biologics offers a highly competitive compensation package and a friendly, collaborative culture that values personal initiative and professional achievement. AGC Biologics is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances.