Associate Director, Compliance

About the role

This role builds compliance programs as the company prepares for its first commercial launch. The Associate Director, Compliance leads key programs that protect the organization and support ethical commercial conduct. Success requires deep expertise in transparency rules and risk oversight within a growing biotech. The hire will own the development and execution of critical compliance initiatives that safeguard the organization. They will establish the foundational structures for transparency and oversight necessary for a commercial-scale operation. This position demands a proactive approach to identifying and mitigating regulatory and ethical risks. The role is instrumental in shaping the culture of integrity across the organization. Collaboration with cross-functional partners will ensure compliance is embedded in business strategies.

Key facts

What you'll do

Third-party vendors receive training on transparency data collection practices to maintain consistent and compliant reporting.

The team develops, implements, and continuously improves transparency-related trainings, processes, and work instructions.

The team develops and executes the Company's annual monitoring plan in collaboration with stakeholders to track compliance performance.

Presentations and reports are prepared to summarize compliance activities, findings, and trends for internal audiences.

The team manages multiple priorities and enables collaboration across departments to meet shared compliance objectives.

Role responsibilities include up to 10% travel as required by business needs.

You will analyze complex transparency datasets to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for process enhancement.

You will partner with legal, commercial, and operational leaders to embed compliance requirements into business initiatives.

You will assess the effectiveness of existing controls and recommend improvements to meet evolving regulatory landscapes.

You will serve as a subject matter expert, advising stakeholders on compliance policies and procedures.

You will coordinate the collection and validation of transparency-related data to ensure accuracy and completeness.

You will contribute to the maturation of the compliance function by standardizing documentation and methodologies.

You will support the preparation of regulatory filings and disclosures with a focus on transparency obligations.

You will facilitate workshops and training sessions to foster a strong compliance culture across the organization.

Requirements

A B.S. degree or equivalent is required; relevant additional certifications are a plus.

7+ years of compliance experience within biotech or pharma is expected.

Strong experience with transparency reporting requirements and related laws and codes is necessary.

Data analysis and reporting skills drive insights and monitoring.

Work product is detail-oriented and demonstrates high standards in accuracy and quality.

Interpersonal skills enable communication with multiple departments at various levels.

Professionalism and ethical conduct are demonstrated when handling confidential and sensitive information.

Clear verbal and written skills support open and effective dialogue across the company.

Knowledge of applicable healthcare compliance laws, regulations, and industry codes is required.

The ability to manage multiple priorities and work collaboratively across teams is necessary.

The ability to travel up to 10% is required.

Compensation

The posting states a pay range of $180000 to $210.

Practical notes

This role is based in Waltham, Massachusetts, with potential work at the Boulder, Colorado site. Employment is full-time and exempt, with compensation aligned to skills and experience. Typical interview steps

Leadership hiring usually includes a strategy case, a people scenario, and a values conversation. Candidates may be asked to turn around a struggling team or plan for growth. Past results are examined closely, especially how decisions were made. Interviewers dig into specific decisions you made and their consequences. Preparing two or three decision stories with numbers and lessons is the best use of time.

Good to know

The role focuses on building and strengthening compliance programs in a growing biotech environment. Core tools include data analytics platforms, dashboards, and transparency reporting systems. Success depends on attention to detail, cross-functional communication, and adherence to ethical standards. The position supports high-visibility initiatives that directly influence regulatory and commercial readiness.

Career growth

Leadership careers move from manager to senior manager, director, and executive roles. Each step adds more scope and more responsibility for outcomes. The best leaders keep learning how to delegate, communicate, and decide. Leadership careers reward a record of building and developing people. The higher you go, the more your communication shapes the whole organization.