Senior Manager - EMEA Speaker Program & Policy Operations

Job Description

ROLE SUMMARYThe Meetings, External Engagements, & Travel (MEET) Speaker Program and Policy Operations Senior Manager for EMEA is responsible for supporting the Global PI&C and Speaker Programs Director in designing a consistent, efficient, and effective Regional Speaker Program framework aligned to the Global Speaker Program Policy. This Sr Manager will have responsibility for leading the Speaker Program Needs Assessment (SPNA) process for all markets in EMEA and ensuring operational requirements for implementation of local Speaker Program requirements are completed in a timely manner. This role will be responsible for identifying continuous improvement opportunities, driving process and system enhancements through innovation, and leveraging technology. The Sr Manager will design a scalable Regional model to support expansion to additional policies and programs, as needed.This role will work closely with MEET Regional Operations Leads, Process Integration and Controls teams, other MEET Centers of Excellence, Corporate Compliance, Legal, Audit, Finance, and Business Leadership.This role will report directly to the Global Process Integration and Controls and Speaker Program Director.ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintain the local speaker program policy requirements for all markets within EMEA with input from relevant stakeholders ensuring compliance with global standards and minimum requirements
• Support annual updates of local requirements on the Country Annex Portal in collaboration with Compliance and other relevant stakeholders
• Act as the primary point of contact for local policy questions and interpretation for in-scope markets within EMEA, with support from Compliance, as needed
• Consult with Global Policy Owner and Global Risk Owner on relevant policy related matters, as needed
• Lead the remediation of audit findings relating to speaker program requirements within EMEA
• Work with stakeholders to coordinate change management and communications for all markets within EMEA, including as it relates to policy updates, process changes, systems enhancements
• Lead the annual Speaker Program Needs Assessment (SPNA) process for all markets within EMEA including identifying and engaging relevant stakeholders, initiating the process, tracking and appropriate storage of final SPNAs and approvals, and identifying a process to review progress against SPNAs
• Ensure development/customization of local speaker program training materials and assign, deliver/support delivery, track training to required colleagues within EMEA with appropriate documentation
• Accountable for operationalizing policy requirements within markets, including ensuring maintenance of minimum speaker criteria review/approval by Medical of approved speakers and speaker briefing process and documentation
• Ensure local monitoring program is in place, as needed, and support conduct of periodic level 1 oversight to ensure compliance with policy
• Support audit readiness
• Implement Regional governance framework
• Update leadership on speaker program trends/issues and insights to support effective decision making
• Identify and support continuous improvement opportunities and innovative ideas to enhance processes and systems within EMEA and globally including opportunities to standardize, incorporate automation and enable business flexibility
• Design scalable regional model and incorporate, as needed, additional policies, including but not limited to Ad Boards, External Funding, etc.
• Support ad hoc MEET-related initiatives and projects, as needed

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience drafting and/or advising on internal policies and processes with ability to translate compliance requirements to practical suggestions and real-world solutions
• Knowledge of internal and external audits and compliance initiatives
• Strong data analytics and ability to action data to mitigate compliance risk
• Understanding and awareness of the technology landscape that supports MEET
• Strong written and verbal communication skills enabling effective communication with all levels of management
• Ability to work under pressure and to handle several projects at once
• High level of self-motivation, energy and flexibility
• Proven ability to drive continuous improvement
• Proven ability to maintain complete and accurate standard operating procedures and SOX related internal control documentation
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills
• Management of multiple client stakeholders
• Proficiency in PC skills (MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Good organizational skills to coordinate and manage multiple global priorities
• Candidate demonstrates a breadth of diverse leadership experiences and capabilities including: the ability to influence and collaborate with peers, develop and coach others, oversee and guide the work of other colleagues to achieve meaningful outcomes and business impact
• MAPP Navigator/SAP/Ariba/LeapFrog experience preferred

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Typical Years of Experience: 10+ years (9+ years with MBA/MS/CPA/Law Degree) of experience in Audit, Compliance, Law and/or Finance driving global controls and compliance operations
• Minimum of bachelors degree in Business, Finance, Law or a related discipline
• Fluency in English is a must, additional languages preferred
• Previous experience with pharmaceutical companies is preferred
• Demonstrated diverse leadership experiences including: the ability to influence and collaborate with peers and create business impact
• Strong stakeholder relationships in aligning on strategies and risk tolerance
• Ability to engage with senior executives to influence decisions
• Ability to develop strategy for continuous improvement, monitoring, and training
• Recognized as a leader with in-depth knowledge of compliance, audit, financial controls, and transformational strategies
• Experience leading global transformational initiatives related to improving risk management or operational excellence
• Deep expertise in global compliance related operations and execution of global compliance related initiatives
• Project management & communications skills
• Experience with Foreign Corrupt Practices Act/Anti-Bribery/Anti-Corruption required

LI#PFEPurposeBreakthroughs that change patients lives... At Pfizer we are apatient centric company, guided by our four values: courage, joy, equity and excellence. Our breakthrough culture lends itself to our dedication to transforming millions of lives.Digital Transformation Strategy One bold way we are achieving our purpose is through our company wide digital transformation strategy. We are leading the way in adopting new data, modelling and automated solutions to further digitize and accelerate drug discovery and development with the aim of enhancing health outcomes and the patient experience.FlexibilityWe aim to create a trusting, flexible workplace culture which encourages employees to achieve work life harmony, attracts talent and enables everyone to be their best working self.Lets start the conversation!Equal Employment OpportunityWe believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce is crucial to building a successful business. As an employer, Pfizer is committed to celebrating this, in all its forms - allowing for us to be as diverse as the patients and communities we serve. Together, we continue to build a culture that encourages, supports and empowers our employees.Global Procurement#LI-PFE

Keyskills :
Data Analytics Compliance Audit project management Financial Controls Communications Skills anti-corruption

About Company

Pfizer Inc. is an American multinational pharmaceutical and biotechnology corporation headquartered on 42nd Street in Manhattan, New York City. The company was established in 1849 in New York by two German immigrants, Charles Pfizer (1824–1906) and his cousin Charles F. Erhart (1821–1891).
Pfizer develops and produces medicines and vaccines for immunology, oncology, cardiology, endocrinology, and neurology. The company has several blockbuster drugs or products that each generate more than US$1 billion in annual revenues.In 2020, 52% of the company's revenues came from the United States, 6% came from each of China and Japan, and 36% came from other countries