Overview
About B. Braun
B. Braun Medical Inc., a leader in infusion therapy and pain management, develops, manufactures, and markets innovative medical products and services to the healthcare industry. Other key product areas include nutrition, pharmacy admixture and compounding, ostomy and wound care, and dialysis. The company is committed to eliminating preventable treatment errors and enhancing patient, clinician and environmental safety. B. Braun Medical is headquartered in Bethlehem, Pa., and is part of the B. Braun Group of Companies in the U.S., which includes B. Braun Interventional Systems, Aesculap® and CAPS®.
Globally, the B. Braun Group of Companies employs more than 61,000 employees in 64 countries. Guided by its Sharing Expertise® philosophy, B. Braun continuously exchanges knowledge with customers, partners and clinicians to address the critical issues of improving care and lowering costs. To learn more about B. Braun Medical, visit www.BBraunUSA.com.
Responsibilities
Position Summary:
The Head of Compliance Investigations will be responsible for overseeing, managing and conducting investigations into concerns or reports of violations of the B. Braun of America Code of Business Conduct, policies or procedures, and applicable laws and regulations. The subject matter of investigations is broad as the position will be responsible for all issues and concerns reported to the Ethics & Compliance department, including through the Company’s confidential hotline.
The position will work both independently and collaboratively across cross-functional teams including Legal, Human Resources, Quality, and Information Security, among others.
The person in this position will play an instrumental role in supporting the broader goals of the Company and the Ethics & Compliance program by promoting and reinforcing our Speak Up Culture, conducting root cause analysis, determining appropriate disciplinary and mitigation measures, and identifying opportunities to strengthen the overall effectiveness of compliance related controls, processes, and program activities.
Responsibilities: Essential Duties
- Manage and oversee continuous improvements to the Company’s confidential hotline, incident management system, and investigation policies and procedures
- Review all incoming reports of incidents and potential violations to determine appropriate investigation assignment and response
- Ensure investigations are properly scoped and conducted in a manner that upholds our Company’s Speak Up Culture, Non-retaliation Policy, Culture and Values
- Lead, conduct and document complete and timely internal investigations falling under the responsibility of the Ethics & Compliance department
- Partner, liaise and support the completion of investigations by other departments including Human Resources, Quality, Health & Safety, Information Security, and Legal.
- Work directly with and supervise outside counsel or other service providers assisting in investigations
- Prepare timely, accurate and well-documented reports.
- Prepare and deliver written and oral summaries and presentations for senior management and Board members
- Analyze and track trends across investigations and employee reporting to measure and improve the company’s Speak up Culture and overall state of compliance.
The job function listed is not exhaustive and shall also include any responsibilities as assigned by the Supervisor from time to time. General: It shall be the duty of every employee while at work to take reasonable care for safety and health of himself/herself and others
Expertise: Knowledge & Skills
- Requires advanced knowledge of professional field and industry. Influences the development of and drives the application of principles, theories, concepts. Determines best course of action.
- Work under minimal supervision. Relies on experience and judgement to plan and accomplish assigned goals. May periodically assist in orienting, training, and/or reviewing the work of peers.
- Judgement is required in resolving complex problems based on experience.
- Contacts are primarily with department supervisors, leads, subordinates, and peers. Occasional contact with external contractors/vendors.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s or equivalent degree; JD preferred but not required
- Minimum 3, preferably 5+ years of investigation experience at a law firm, company, or government agency
- Strong training and experience with U.S. healthcare and medical device industry laws and regulations (e.g., AKS, FCA, PPSA, FCPA, FDCA, etc.)
- Proven experience developing and executing all phases of an investigation including collection, review and analysis of data, information and records; conducting interviews; documenting work completed; drafting findings and conclusions; accountability for successful completion.
- Ability to navigate matrix organization and complex compliance issues while exhibiting sound judgment and objectivity
- Superior personal integrity and ethics, including an exceptional sense of discretion and respect for confidentiality
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, verbally and in writing
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
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Target Based Range
$170,000 - $200,000
Qualifications
Expertise: Qualifications -Education/Experience/Training/Etc
Required:
- Bachelor's degree required, Master's degree preferred.
- 10-12 years related experience required.
- Regular and predictable attendance
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands to handle or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.
Additional Information
Responsibilities: Other Duties:
The preceding functions have been provided as examples of the types of work performed by employees assigned to this position. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed in this description are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Management reserves the right to add, modify, change or rescind the work assignments of different positions due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons.
Physical Demands:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is expected to:
- Light work - Exerting up to 20 lbs of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.
Lifting, Carrying, Pushing, Pulling and Reaching:
- Occasionally:Reaching upward and downward, Push/pull, Stand
- Frequently:Sit
- Constantly:N/A
Activities:
- Occasionally:Push/pull, Reaching upward and downward, Seeing - depth perception, color vision, field of vision/peripheral, Standing, Walking
- Frequently:Finger feeling, Handling, Hearing - ordinary, fine distinction, loud (hearing protection required), Sitting , Talking - ordinary, loud/quick
- Constantly:N/A
Environmental Conditions:
- Occasionally:N/A
- Frequently:N/A
- Constantly:N/A
Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Noise Intensity:Moderate
- Occasionally:N/A
- Frequently:N/A
- Constantly:Office environment, Other
What We Offer
B. Braun offers an excellent benefits package, which includes healthcare, a 401(k) plan, and tuition reimbursement. To learn more about B. Braun and our safety healthcare products or view a listing of our employment opportunities, please visit us on the internet at www.bbraunusa.com. Through its “Sharing Expertise®” initiative, B. Braun promotes best practices for continuous improvement of healthcare products and services.
Notices
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