Sr. Compliance Investigator

At Bayer we’re visionaries, driven to solve the world’s toughest challenges and striving for a world where ,Health for all, Hunger for none’ is no longer a dream, but a real possibility. We’re doing it with energy, curiosity and sheer dedication, always learning from unique perspectives of those around us, expanding our thinking, growing our capabilities and redefining ‘impossible’. There are so many reasons to join us. If you’re hungry to build a varied and meaningful career in a community of brilliant and diverse minds to make a real difference, there’s only one choice.

Sr. Compliance Investigator

Purpose:

Responsible for conducting thorough investigations into compliance related issues, ensuring adherence to Company’s code of conduct/applicable policies, country regulatory standards, and promoting a culture of speak up and compliance within the organization to safeguard company’s license to operate, assets, directors and reputation.

YOUR TASK and RESPONSIBILITIES:

Investigation:

• Backup Team Coordination: Act as the backup team coordinator to analyze the received allegation report and ensure about the proper dispatch and/or response to the reporter/Whistleblower, if needed.
• Investigation Management: Conduct timely and comprehensive investigations into alleged compliance violations, including fraud, corruption, antitrust breaches, misconduct, and regulatory breaches.
• Investigation Planning: Develop and implement effective investigation plan for each case in close collaboration with global/regional process leads, local Legal and compliance partners, HR and Internal Audit team wherever applicable.
• Evidence Collection: Collect, analyze, and document evidence systematically, timely and in detail. Leverage AI and other digital platforms wherever possible.
• Interviewing: Interview employees, stakeholders, and third parties to gather relevant information and evidence. Maintain detailed minutes of such interviews in a fitting manner.
• Risk Assessment: Assess the potential legal, financial and reputational impact on the company as well as to identifying gaps in the existing processes and assess the legal risks associated with them to recommend proper corrective action.
• Recommendations: Recommend appropriate (1) sanctions against responsible/violating subject employee, and (2) the needed improvement measures to compliance processes/program, based on investigation outcomes while taking into account the applicable local and global rules, policies, standards and precedents
• Communication: Keep members of investigation committee, local LPC updated of the development of each investigation case as requested.
• Collaboration: Solicit assistance from local HR, IA, CSRM, HSE and other relevant functions in conducting the above (including evidence collection, interviewing) when appropriate.
  
  

Reporting for cases:

• Report Preparation: Timely prepare detailed investigation reports summarizing findings, conclusions, and recommendations for sanctions and corrective actions.
• Presentation of Findings: Present findings to senior management and compliance committees of the countries as well as global leads/process owners as needed.
• Case Statistics Management: Manage and control Compliance Cases statistics and supporting other Investigators on the provision of reports to the internal stakeholders.
• Case Closure: Ensure timely closure of cases, from the investigation commencement to preparation of the report.
  
  

Regulatory Compliance:

• Regulatory Awareness: Stay updated on changes in global standards, policies, local laws, regulations and industry standards affecting compliance then collect and document them in the Playbooks accordingly.
• Compliance Monitoring: Assist in the development and execution of compliance monitoring and auditing programs to identify potential risks as needed.
  
  

Representation, Training and Awareness:

• Representation: Act as ambassador for the regional and global investigations teams in the within the assigned countries.
• Awareness Support: Promote awareness of Bayer’s grievance mechanism and related regulations. Support local LPC in these activities when requested.
• Onboarding Support: Assist in onboarding new investigators in line with the designed onboarding plan.
  
  

Collaboration:

• Collaboration: Work closely with internal departments in the APAC region, including LPC, HR, and Risk Management, to ensure cohesive compliance efforts.
• Global Coordination: Collaborate closely with global lead of compliance investigations, the Speak Up team and the regional work lead/team coordinator.
• External Liaison: Liaise with external regulatory bodies, auditors and service providers (including outside counsel) as required.
• Additional Tasks: Perform any other tasks as assigned by the direct supervisor, depending on the need of the organization
  
  

WHO YOU ARE:

• Passing bar exam will be seen as an advantage
• Sufficient experience in audit/risk assessment/compliance investigation
• Willing to learn, proactively contribute in value chain and grow in a highly dynamic organization
• Multinational (exposure to different countries) and same Pharma industry background will be appreciated.
• High stakeholder management and negotiation/interview skill
• Strategic mindset and ability to present to senior management as well as making hard decisions.
• Open to travel if needed.
  
  

Application Period: November 12- December 6, 2024 Reference Code: 833412

Division: Enabling Functions Location: Philippines : National Capital : Taguig

Functional Area: Law, Patents, Compliance & Insurances Position Grade: VS 1.2

Employment Type: Regular Work Time: Please define

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