Associate Director Compliance & Ethics Lead LR MEA

About the Role

Bristol Myers Squibb is seeking an Associate Director, Compliance & Ethics Lead LR MEA to join the team in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This full-time role is responsible for leading Compliance & Ethics operations for Local Representative Markets across the Middle East and Africa, fostering a strong culture of integrity within the organization. The position serves as the primary Compliance & Ethics business partner for the supported markets, offering risk-based guidance and supporting the implementation of the global Compliance & Ethics program.

Role Context and Purpose

The Associate Director will collaborate closely with market business and functional stakeholders to identify, assess, and mitigate compliance risks related to business strategies, initiatives, and ongoing market operations. This role also involves partnering with regional Compliance & Ethics leadership to support governance activities and ensure the appropriate escalation of significant compliance matters. The work contributes to the company's mission of discovering, developing, and delivering innovative medicines.

Key Responsibilities

• Promote a strong tone throughout the organization and reinforce commitment to integrity, quality, compliance, and ethics with market leadership.
• Support the development and execution of the annual Compliance & Ethics work plan for LR MEA, ensuring responsiveness to business strategies and identified risks.
• Serve as the day-to-day Compliance & Ethics business partner, providing practical, risk-based guidance on business activities and compliance requirements.
• Identify, assess, and escalate potential compliance risks, recommending appropriate risk-mitigation measures.
• Drive local implementation of BMS global Compliance & Ethics programs, initiatives, systems, processes, and controls.
• Partner with Legal and other functions to provide coordinated advice and support to market business operations.
• Support the LRM Compliance Committee, ensuring effective governance and active identification, management, monitoring, and escalation of compliance risks.
• Provide compliance oversight for local procedures, education, training, communications, monitoring, and analytics.
• Lead or support periodic compliance risk assessments and translate identified risks into work-plan priorities and risk-mitigation activities.
• Conduct or coordinate risk-based monitoring and support internal audits, due diligence reviews, and other assurance activities.
• Maintain current knowledge of the supported business, applicable laws, regulations, industry codes, and emerging compliance risks.
• Support an effective speak-up culture and promote awareness of channels for raising questions and concerns.
• Participate in relevant industry associations to maintain awareness of compliance developments and contribute to BMS positions.
• Contribute to the execution of regional and global Compliance & Ethics priorities within supported markets.
• Escalate significant compliance risks, trends, and matters to appropriate leadership.
• Collaborate effectively across markets and with regional and global colleagues to share insights and leverage good practices.

Qualifications and Experience

• Relevant university degree or equivalent professional experience. A professional qualification in compliance, law, accounting, audit, or risk management is preferred.
• Over 10 years of relevant professional experience in Compliance & Ethics within a highly regulated industry. Experience may include legal, internal audit, monitoring, risk management, or controls.
• Compliance and Ethics experience in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, healthcare, or another highly regulated industry.
• Knowledge of applicable laws, regulations, industry codes, and compliance risks relevant to the supported market(s).
• Demonstrated ability to identify and assess compliance risks and provide practical, risk-based guidance.
• Proven ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with stakeholders at various organizational levels.
• Strong judgment, personal integrity, and ethics, including discretion in handling sensitive matters.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and deliver quality work under deadline pressure.
• Ability to communicate clearly and constructively on complex or sensitive topics and challenge stakeholders when necessary.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in both Arabic and English.
• Demonstrated behaviors consistent with BMS values: Integrity, Innovation, Inclusion, Passion, Accountability, and Urgency.

Work Environment

This role is based in Riyadh, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, and operates within a supportive environment that values inclusion, wellbeing, and flexibility. The position involves working with diverse teams across the Middle East and Africa regions.

About Bristol Myers Squibb

Bristol Myers Squibb is committed to discovering, developing, and delivering innovative medicines to address serious diseases. The company fosters a purpose-driven culture that encourages collaboration, accountability, and urgency in its work, providing opportunities for growth and meaningful contributions.