Senior Director, Compliance Training

The Opportunity:

The Senior Director of Compliance Training will lead the strategy, design, and execution of a global compliance training program for a biotechnology organization. This role is responsible for fostering a culture of ethics and compliance by delivering engaging, risk-based training aligned with regulatory requirements and industry best practices. The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in life sciences compliance, adult learning methodologies, and global training program management. This role will work closely with Learning & Development, Corporate Communications, Legal, HR, and business stakeholders to integrate compliance and legal training into broader enterprise learning, communications, and change-management efforts.

• Develop and implement a comprehensive, risk-based compliance training strategy aligned with business objectives and regulatory expectations (e.g., FDA, OIG, DOJ, EMA).

• Serve as a key advisor to the Vice President, Compliance and senior leadership on training-related compliance risks and mitigation strategies.

• Continuously assess and evolve training programs to reflect changes in laws, regulations, and company risk profile.

• Design, develop, and oversee delivery of compliance training programs (e.g., Code of Conduct, anti-bribery/anti-corruption, healthcare compliance, data privacy, clinical trial compliance).

• Own the strategy, development, deployment, and ongoing maintenance of legal training programs, partnering with Legal to ensure content reflects current laws, company policies, and business needs.

• Ensure training content is engaging, role-specific, and tailored for diverse global audiences.

• Leverage multiple delivery modalities (e-learning, live training, workshops, microlearning, digital platforms).

• Partner closely with Learning & Development, Corporate Communications, Legal, HR, regional compliance staff (U.S., Europe, and Asia), and business stakeholders to ensure effective deployment, localization, communication, and reinforcement of training programs.

• Act as the primary Compliance Training liaison to cross-functional partners, aligning training calendars, communications plans, audience targeting, and change-management efforts to support consistent learner experiences.

• Drive consistency in global training standards while allowing for regional customization where necessary.

• Establish and track key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics to evaluate training effectiveness and impact.

• Conduct training needs assessments and compliance risk assessments to inform program priorities.

• Oversee training documentation, reporting, and audit readiness.

• Lead the selection, implementation, and optimization of learning management systems (LMS) and training technologies.

• Explore innovative approaches (e.g., AI-enabled learning, gamification) to enhance engagement and retention.

• Build, lead, and develop a high-performing compliance training team.

• Manage external vendors and consultants as needed.

Required Skills, Experience and Education:

• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree (JD, MBA, MPH, or related field) preferred.

• 12+ years of experience in compliance, ethics, or training within the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or life sciences industry.

• Significant experience designing and leading global compliance training programs.

• Deep understanding of healthcare compliance requirements (e.g., Anti-Kickback Statute, Sunshine Act, FDA regulations).

• Expertise in instructional design and adult learning principles.

• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills, including demonstrated success collaborating with Learning & Development, Communications, Legal, HR, and business teams.

• Demonstrated ability to influence senior leadership and drive cultural change.

• Experience with LMS platforms and training analytics.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience in a high-growth or pre-commercial biotech environment.

• Familiarity with global compliance frameworks and cross-border training requirements.

• Experience managing legal training curricula in partnership with in-house Legal teams. 

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