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The Ethics and Compliance Officer (ECO) is responsible for driving the integration of high performance with high integrity in Lilly India. The role requires engagement with other members of the leadership team and affiliate functions to provide expert Ethics and Compliance guidance on affiliate strategies, decisions and activities. The ECO works with other personnel and teams in the global Ethics and Compliance organization to understand and coordinate implementation in India of Lilly’s ethics and compliance program (including risk assessment, policies, communications, training, monitoring, etc.) in a way that effectively supports the affiliate risk management and identifying areas to improve business systems based on monitoring findings and business needs. The ECO is expected to have regular interactions with internal and external stakeholders to ensure alignment with ethics and compliance objectives.

Effective partnership with affiliate leadership, guide personnel in ethical decision making based on policy interpretation, values, good judgment, and risk awareness, while driving clear business ownership of ethical considerations in all decisions taken. Active member of Lilly India leadership team. Develop a strong understanding of the local business environments, plans, and strategies, and then help colleagues and business partners to understand, account for, and mitigate risks in business practices through consulting and delivering expert advice on Ethics and Compliance questions and issues.Assess compliance communications and training needs for the affiliate to effectively support ethics and compliance program needs and organizational change management goals and objectives.Conduct regular E&C risk assessment of affiliate practices and work with leaders to put in place appropriate responsive actions.Design and execute monitoring plans for the affiliate to address identified and prioritized risk areas.Consult on investigations with ethics and compliance implications and always collaborate with HR on speak up and investigations.Drive application of effective corrective and preventive action plans responsive to monitoring and investigation findings.Deliver meaningful insight to affiliate leadership derived from monitoring and other activities.Represent Lilly India externally with industry Ethics and Compliance peer groups, organizations and the industry association not only to understand the external and industry environment but to influence and shape it, including by promoting high ethical standard across the pharmaceutical industry.Provide input into development of corporate compliance policies and procedures that reflect the needs of the affiliate. Work with leaders in the affiliate to develop and implement localized procedures. Ensure that these local procedures are consistent with Lilly global or business unit policies and procedures (or that any necessary exceptions are in place) and that they are effectively communicated to all impacted employees in the affiliate. Lead a small team of E&C professionals to support the affiliate on the effective implementation of risk management and Lilly’s compliance program (talent scouting, onboarding, coaching and development)Leverage E&C data analytics and tools for insights to ensure timely and effective risk management.

Professional Development:

Keep up to date on trainings for professional developmentEnsure myPM objectives are completed in line with company processUnderstanding and adherence to all company policies and procedure

Qualifications, Knowledge, Experience and Skills

Core

Desired

Educational Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in any field, Juris Doctorate or equivalent professional experience preferred.

Knowledge and Experience

Knowledge and understanding of the business and broad insight across the business functions, leadership & cultureAwareness of external environment and thinking outside the walls of LillyMinimum of 5 years of experience in pharmaceutical industry or, alternatively, in ethics & compliance field in another industryExperience in Risk Management in PharmaKnowledge of most used analytics tool for risk management.

Skills

Flexible and comfortable handling topics with ambiguity and complexityStrong ability to influence without authority at Leadership level and externallyStrong communication skills and interpersonal skillsHigh level of professional maturity and sensitivity to confidentialityGood judgment and reasoningStrong ability to listen for understanding, courage, and willingness to speak upAbility to diffuse intense situations, navigate “crucial conversations”Solutions-oriented attitude, teamwork, learning agility, partnership & organizational change managementAbility to understand complex compliance/regulatory requirements and make them understandable to the businessAbility to influence the business to own compliance decisionsAbility to drive change and create positive attitude for compliance and ethicsHigh resilienceOther role requirementsMay require both domestic and international travelRequires field days.Must be legally allowed to work in India.Incumbent must be based in Delhi.

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