Director, Compliance

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced compliance professional to drive and advance our healthcare compliance program. This role ensures adherence to laws, regulations, and industry standards while fostering a culture of integrity and ethical business practices. You will work cross-functionally to enhance program effectiveness, mitigate risk, and align compliance initiatives with business objectives.

What will I do?

• Lead the development and continuous enhancement of a risk-based, effective compliance program aligned with U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) guidance and industry best practices.
• Establish, update, and enforce compliance policies, procedures, and self-help tools to support business activities while adhering to regulations such as the Anti-Kickback Statute, False Claims Act, and Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA).
• Develop and implement training programs and ongoing communication strategies to strengthen compliance awareness and reinforce a culture of compliance.
• Oversee federal and state transparency reporting requirements (e.g., Sunshine Act) to ensure accurate and timely disclosure of transfers of value.
• Implement and manage compliance monitoring programs, analyzing trends, identifying risk areas, and making strategic recommendations for continuous improvement.
• Support the Global Chief Compliance Officer in maintaining the Compliance Committee and integrating anti-bribery/anti-corruption programs.
• Collaborate with Legal, Commercial, Medical Affairs, Market Access, R&D, and other teams to embed compliance into daily operations.
• Conduct compliance risk assessments, manage the annual compliance work plan, and develop risk mitigation strategies.
• Supervise and mentor Compliance Operations team members, fostering collaboration, growth, and business partnership.

How will I get there?  

• Bachelor’s degree required 
• 12+ years of healthcare compliance experience in pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, or medical devices, with in-house global healthcare experience strongly preferred.
• Expertise in designing, implementing, and overseeing key elements of an effective compliance program, including risk assessments, monitoring, and compliance technology systems.
• Strong ability to assess complex compliance risks and develop practical, business-friendly solutions that align with industry regulations and company objectives.
• Experience managing compliance investigations, enforcement matters, and advising senior executives and employees on a broad range of compliance and legal issues.
• Demonstrated ability to build strong partnerships and collaborate across business functions and all levels of the organization.
• Excellent leadership, communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with a proven track record in driving compliance initiatives.
• Strong presentation, organizational, and project management skills, capable of handling multiple high-priority projects simultaneously.
• Team-oriented approach to work, fostering a culture of development, collaboration, and ethical business practices.
• Preferred: Juris Doctorate and/or certifications such as Certified in Healthcare Compliance (CHC), Certified Compliance & Ethics Professional (CCEP), or Seton Hall Healthcare Compliance Certification.
   

  #GKOSUS

Generous. Innovative. Leadership-driven. Family-oriented. Socially responsible. 

 

Founded in 1998, Glaukos Corporation is an ophthalmic pharmaceutical and medical technology company focused on developing and commercializing novel therapies for the treatment of glaucoma, corneal disorders, and retinal diseases.

 

Our mission at Glaukos is to truly transform vision by pioneering novel, dropless therapies that can meaningfully advance the standard of care and improve the lives of patients suffering from chronic, sight-threatening eye diseases. 

 

Innovation is at the core of everything we do, and we are resolute in our commitment to challenge conventional thinking with new treatment alternatives that are supported by real science, robust clinical evidence, and an unrelenting focus on patients. 

 

Our constant pursuit of game-changing technologies that disrupt legacy treatment paradigms is encapsulated in the Glaukos mantra “We’ll Go First,” which articulates our willingness to take chances, our determination to forge new ground, and our commitment to continuous improvement in all that we do.