Senior Manager, Compliance Business Partner - Biologics, Spine & Enabling Technologies (North America)

Why Orthofix?

We are a leading global spine and orthopedics company with a premier portfolio of biologics, innovative spinal hardware, bone growth therapies, specialized orthopedic solutions and a leading surgical navigation system. Our combined company is over 1,600 strong, with products distributed in 68 countries worldwide and a global R&D, commercial and manufacturing footprint, and this is just the beginning!

Come join our global team of dedicated professionals who through their extraordinary efforts demonstrate every day their commitment to our mission of improving the lives of patients. At SeaSpine and Orthofix our culture is built around Integrity and the core beliefs we live by: Exceed Expectations, Work Together, Be Respectful, Get Lean and Have Fun!

How you'll make a difference?

The Senior Manager, Compliance Business Partner ("Senior Manager") will assist the Chief Compliance and Risk Officer ("CCRO") in managing, developing, and implementing various compliance initiatives for the U.S. business units. The Senior Manager, Compliance Business Partner will provide Compliance guidance to Spine, Biologics and Enabling Technologies personnel in the United States and Canada. The Senior Manager will promptly respond to Compliance questions and concerns and will build strong relationships with commercial and operational personnel in the business. The Senior Manager will focus on developing and improving policies, procedures, training, education, investigational protocols, and monitoring systems in the U.S and Canada.

The Senior Manager, in coordination with other members of the Compliance Department, will also be responsible for investigating hotline reports, responding to general compliance questions and concerns, analyzing data metrics, , and monitoring and auditing certain activities of the Spine, Biologics and Enabling Technologies business units in the United States and Canada. The Senior Manager will communicate with leadership regarding compliance concerns, risk assessments, and other compliance initiatives. The Senior Manager will review, research, recommend and present Grant requests to the Grant Committee for U.S. grant requests. As requested by the CCRO, the Senior Manager may prepare and/or present materials for Executive Compliance Committee Meetings and periodic meetings of the Board-level Compliance Committee. The Senior Manager will prepare materials, coordinate, and/or organize Compliance presentations for regional, national, or global sales meetings. Finally, the Senior Manager will conduct periodic ride-alongs and take any steps the CCRO deems necessary to ensure that Orthofix has implemented and maintained appropriate internal controls to ensure compliance with applicable laws, including the Stark Law, the False Claims Act, the federal Anti-Kickback Statute and the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act.

What will your duties and responsibilities be?

The following are the essential functions of this position. This position may be responsible for performing additional duties and tasks as needed and assigned.

• Regular attendance, as defined by CCRO, required.

• Serve as a compliance resource for the Spine, Biologics and Enabling Technologies Businesses.

• Draft, update and revise policies, work instructions and manuals used by employees and third parties in North America.

• Prepare training materials based on existing policies and industry best practices.

• Monitor and ensure dissemination of policies, procedures, and training to domestic personnel.

• Review reports on monitoring and auditing activities and recommend and implement changes and process improvements accordingly. Prepare status reports on certain monitoring and auditing activities as may be requested. Conduct training and education based on risks identified through monitoring, observations, and reports.

• As applicable, support Compliance Department personnel to ensure that Compliance components are implemented, and deadlines met regarding government-imposed obligations and agreements. Conduct field observations (or "ride-alongs").

• Conduct and document compliance investigations, report inquiries from Orthofix's Ethics Hotline to CCRO or the CCRO's designee and work proactively towards timely completing the investigation.

• Partner with commercial and operational leadership to review compliance concerns and initiatives.

• Prepare content and/or organize Compliance presentations for regional, national or global sales meetings.

• Participate in the Grant Committee activities by reviewing and researching Grant Requests related to Spine, Biologics, Enabling Technologies, Bone Growth Therapies and US Orthopedics businesses and making recommendations to the Grant Committee to approve or deny the Grant Request.

• Proactively identify areas of improvement for Orthofix's Compliance Program and AKS implementation activities and participate in the development of performance improvement projects.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

What skills and experience will you need?

The requirements listed below are representative of the education, knowledge, skill and/or ability required for this position.

Education/Certifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a related field required.

Experience, Skills, Knowledge and/or Abilities:

• 2+ Legal experience and Juris Doctorate degree preferred.

• 3+ Experience in medical device, life sciences or pharmaceutical industry preferable.

• Experience in preparing effective presentations and reports using a variety of software programs.

• Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to convey a positive and professional image in person, on the telephone, and in written communications with all levels of the organization and agents and representatives of the company.

• Attention to detail in all written communications.

• Sensitivity to confidential matters and ability to maintain strict confidentiality of employee, patient, and company information.

• Thorough and detailed understanding of health care compliance concepts preferable.

• Experience in a compliance function preferable.

• Willingness to constantly learn in order to maintain current knowledge with respect to assigned areas.

• Demonstrated commitment to assumed or assigned responsibilities.

• Ability to effectively collaborate with others at multiple organizational levels.

• Strong problem-solving skills.

• Strong work ethic

• Some travel is required.

What qualifications are preferred?

The education, knowledge, skills and/or abilities listed below are preferred qualifications in addition to the minimum qualifications stated above.

Education/Certifications:

• Juris Doctorate degree preferred.

Additional Experience, Skills, Knowledge and/or Abilities:

• Certification in Healthcare Compliance (CHC)

• Familiarity with Orthofix processes and procedures

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS / ADVERSE WORKING CONDITIONS

The physical requirements listed in this section include but are not limited to the motor/physical abilities, skills, and/or demands required of the position in order to successfully undertake the essential duties and responsibilities of this position. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), reasonable accommodations may be made to allow qualified individuals with a disability to perform the essential functions and responsibilities of the position.

• No additional physical requirements or essential functions for this position.

The anticipated salary for this position for an employee who is located in California is $146,132 to $170,000 per year, plus bonus, based on performance, equity, and benefits. The final pay offered to a successful candidate will be dependent on several factors that may include but are not limited to the type and years of experience within the job, the type and years of experience within the industry, education, etc. The Company is a multi-state employer and this pay scale may not reflect the pay scale for an employee who works in other states or locations.

DISCLAIMER

The duties listed above are intended only as representation of the essential functions of this position. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change at the sole discretion of the employer. Nothing in this document alters an employee's at-will employment status.

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