Sr. Compliance Specialist

This role is looking for a senior-level specialist focused on managing Human Rights and ESG compliance within the pharmaceutical industry. Based in a hybrid capacity in Pennsylvania or New Jersey, the position involves leading Human Rights Impact Assessments (HRIAs), monitoring global regulatory changes, and managing a Human Rights Working Group. Candidates must have 5+ years of experience and deep expertise in international frameworks like the UN Guiding Principles and the EU CSRD.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Implement ongoing refinements and enhancements to the Company’s Labor and Human Rights program according to the roadmap.
• Execute Human Rights Impact Assessment (HRIA). Proactively collaborate and facilitate dialogue with internal and external stakeholders and rights-holders to complete HRIAs across our own operations, supply chain, and community.
• Conduct supply chain human rights risk assessment in support of regulatory disclosures. Collaborate with local subsidiaries to meet regulatory reporting requirements.
• Serve as Project Manager for the Human Rights Working Group (HRWG), contributing to deliverables and tracking progress.
• Partner with IT and the HRWG on the design, testing, and deployment of tools and systems to advance the human rights program, including country risk profiles, HRIAs, and social audits.
• Contribute to the development of a storybook to support social audits and inspection readiness.
• Assist in the development and delivery of training programs related to our Business Partner Code of Conduct and human rights awareness.
• Conduct regulatory surveillance on global regulations and best practices. Perform gap analysis and impact assessment.

Qualifications
Education Minimum Requirements:

• BA/BS degree required

Required Experience and Skills:

• 5+ years of experience in any of the following areas: sustainability, corporate responsibility, enterprise risk management, human rights, compliance, or supplier due diligence
• 5+ years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry
• Self-starter with a track record of leading collaborative efforts with cross-functional teams and working effectively at all levels of an organization

• Demonstrated familiarity with key human rights and ESG regulatory frameworks and standards (e.g., EU CSRD, CSDDD, UK Modern Slavery Act, California Transparency in Supply Chains Act, German Supply Chain Due Diligence Act, U.S. Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act, OECD Due Diligence Guidance, UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proven project management skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks and competing priorities
• Superior research and analytical skills
• Proficient in MS Office applications

Commute/Location:

• This role is based at our site in Upper Gwynedd PA (preferred) or Rahway NJ, with a Hybrid setup (combination of 3 days in-office & 2 days offsite/remote).