Global Ethics Manager

Job Description:

At Ferring Pharmaceuticals, we help people around the world build families and live better lives. We are entrepreneurial and innovative, with a global team focused on scientific advances in the areas of reproductive and women’s health, gastroenterology and urology. Ferring + You is all about working together and sharing ideas, so that we can bring science to life for patients around the world.

Our corporate teams offer empowering, innovative, challenging and rewarding careers – we are motivated to make a difference. To reach our full potential we collaborate, and respect and value diverse contributions so that we can grow as an organization and as professionals. Together we can influence the world around us to make life and work better.

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As our Global Ethics Manager you’ll support the effective operation of the Global Ethics Program by contributing to the implementation of core ethics and compliance controls, assisting in the development and delivery of Global Ethics guidance, training, and policies, and maintaining key Ethics systems to ensure accuracy, consistency, and operational integrity. The role plays a key part in strengthening the organization’s culture of integrity and ensuring adherence to global compliance standards.

Your day at Ferring

• As our AlertLine System owner, you will be responsible for system configuration, governance, data integrity, user access management, and alignment with internal reporting processes and standards.

• Manage AlertLine cases and investigation data, ensuring accurate documentation, timely updates, and appropriate tracking and reporting.

• Monitor the progress of global investigations, liaising with investigators to ensure timely updates, proper documentation, and completion in accordance with established procedures.

• Manage reporting and analytics related to confidential reporting channels and communicate insights to relevant stakeholders.

• Manage the Conflict of Interest (COI) disclosure process, overseeing the full lifecycle of submissions including review, assessment, approvals, and documentation.

• Coordinate governance committee activities, including scheduling meetings, preparing documentation and materials, and tracking follow-up actions and decisions.

• Contribute to the design, development, and maintenance of Global Ethics documentation, policies, and procedural guidance.

• Assist in the design, development, and delivery of training and learning initiatives related to ethical conduct and Global Ethics policies.

• Support initiatives that promote a strong culture of ethics and compliance across the organization, bringing Ferring Philosophy to life in daily operations.

• Provide operational and project support on initiatives that advance the Global Ethics program as required by the business.

• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to ensure effective implementation and continuous improvement of ethics processes.

Behind our innovation…There’s you

• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred.

• Professional certification in compliance, ethics, privacy, or related field preferred.

• Minimum 5+ years of relevant experience in ethics, compliance, legal, or a related function.

• Experience within the pharmaceutical or highly regulated industry is preferred.

• Strong understanding of the pharmaceutical regulatory and compliance landscape.

• Ability to work effectively across multiple functions and global teams.

• Strong computer proficiency including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other business tools.

• Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills.

• High level of professionalism, integrity, and sound judgement.

• Willingness to travel approximately 15–20%.

People come first at Ferring

• Get inspired from our commitment to advocate for everyone’s right to build a family, no matter who you are, where you live or who you love.

• Our inclusive support package – “Building Families at Ferring” provides equal and accessible policies for all employees who wish to start their family journey, ensuring a global standard, irrespective of location and role. Subject to a minimum period of employment at Ferring.

• Parental leave for both birthing and non-birthing parents.

• Extended support on family building journey.

Making a difference in the life of millions of people means we succeed by working together. Our diverse backgrounds, experiences, expertise, and perspectives enable us to find solutions to even the most challenging problems, and our success is tied to each team member’s contributions. Imagine the power of your career when it’s Ferring + You.

Behind our purpose… There’s you

If our mission and your vision are aligned, please apply!

We strive to build and maintain an inclusive and diverse workplace with equal opportunities and mutual respect for all employees regardless of their backgrounds and socioeconomic status.

Note to agencies: this search is being managed by Ferring’s Talent Acquisition team. Kindly do not send us spontaneous profiles.

Location:

Ferring Service Center Portugal