Ankura · 13 hours ago
Life Sciences – Compliance, Risk Management and Investigations | Senior Director
Washington, DC
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
8+ years expAnkura is a leading professional services firm focused on innovation and growth. The Senior Director will drive value for Life Sciences clients through compliance, disputes, investigations, and advisory services while supporting the growth of Ankura’s Disputes & Economics Life Sciences Practice.
AdviceConsultingManagement ConsultingService Industry
Responsibilities
Demonstrate the highest degree of professionalism, ethics, quality, and integrity
Grow Ankura’s Disputes & Economics Life Sciences Practice by bringing expertise and an expansion mindset as you join the team
Be a key contributor to project delivery teams
Serve as project manager for client services, including large and complex engagements
Support expert witness reports and testimony with respect to fraud and abuse, competition, government healthcare program and prescription drug pricing, investigations, and commercial litigation matters
Support project teams on advisory matters relating to corporate and healthcare compliance, including risk assessments, compliance program effectiveness evaluations, development, implementation and oversight of key compliance controls
Support clients with implementation and oversight of compliance enforcement decrees such as Corporate Integrity Agreements, Deferred Prosecution Agreements, and independent monitorships
Interact with clients throughout all phases of consulting engagements
Demonstrate exceptional leadership capabilities through the mentorship and development of colleagues
Encourage relationship building by participating in the firm’s networking activities and initiatives
Contribute meaningfully to various practice development efforts, such as attendance at industry conferences and generation of thought leadership
Providing best-in-class experience for our clients
Delivering timely, exceptional work product
Strong time management and project management skills with a high level of attention to detail, planning and follow-through
Managing multiple projects, including large engagements, evaluating work quality and performance of other team members, including qualitative and quantitative tasks
Supervising and training team members
Strong writing and presentation skills
Qualification
Required
4-year degree
8-10 years' experience in positions of progressive responsibility in Life Sciences companies and/or professional service firms (e.g., consulting, law, accounting)
A strong working knowledge of the industry and applicable laws, regulations and trends including: The Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetics Act; FDA regulations; The Federal False Claims Act and Anti-Kickback statute; CMS and Veteran's Administration regulations regarding pharmaceutical price reporting; and sales and marketing requirements for prescription drugs and medical devices
A proven track record in delivering exceptional and effective service across a broad spectrum of compliance, disputes, investigations, and advisory projects
Experience communicating effectively with client executives and professionals at all working levels
Strong time management and project management skills with a high level of attention to detail, planning and follow-through
Managing multiple projects, including large engagements, evaluating work quality and performance of other team members, including qualitative and quantitative tasks
Supervising and training team members
Strong writing and presentation skills
Ability to travel depending upon client demand
Preferred
Advanced degree (e.g., J.D., MBA)
Familiarity with expert reports and/or testimony with respect to fraud and abuse matters, monitorships, government proceedings, and class actions
Experience coaching and mentoring talent to help the team grow professionally (regardless of position)
Participating in recruiting new talent
Company
Ankura
Ankura Consulting Group is a business advisory and expert services firm.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$810MKey Investors
Madison Dearborn Partners
2021-11-18Private Equity
2021-03-22Debt Financing· $710M
2016-03-03Private Equity· $100M
Leadership Team
Kevin Lavin
Chief Executive Officer
Angela L. Cinefro
President
Recent News
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