VP Risk and Compliance

About Signant Health

At Signant Health, we help bring life-changing treatments to patients faster. We are a global evidence generation company that supports clinical trials with smart technology, scientific expertise, and hands-on operational support — so better data leads to better decisions in healthcare. We embrace AI and advanced technologies to enhance every aspect of what we do, from data analysis to operational efficiency.

Our teams work at the intersection of science, technology, and patient experience, delivering digital solutions powered by AI innovation that make clinical trials more efficient, more accurate, and more accessible around the world. Trusted by leading pharmaceutical companies and CROs, our platforms and services support studies across more than 90 countries and have contributed to hundreds of new drug approvals. 

If you are motivated by meaningful work, global impact, and innovation in clinical research and digital health — including the opportunity to work with cutting-edge AI technologies — you will find purpose and opportunity at Signant Health.

About the Role

The VP of Risk & Compliance will continue to implement and enhance an effective global compliance program, serving as the primary individual responsible for continuing to inspire a strong compliance culture at Signant, assuring employee understanding of their responsibilities and adherence to the Company’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures, with effective global training around the world. The VP will report jointly to the Company’s Chief Legal and Compliance Officer and to the Board of Directors. You will participate in the company’s ERM working group and regularly meet with the ELT and other members of the senior management team on the effectiveness of the Company’s compliance programs and specific compliance matters.

The VP of Risk & Compliance serves with the other managers and executives in the organization and oversees much of the compliance, risk, ESG, privacy, information security, policy/process governance, quality management, corporate metrics, and client audit functions in the company. This includes, but is not limited to, serving as the organization’s registered Data Protection Officer.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES :

• Identifies potential threats to the financial, operational, and reputational stability of the company.
• Provides oversight and guidance as it relates to the Governance, Risk, and Compliance remit.
• Oversees all documentation related to risk assessments and reviews of standard operating procedures.
• Serves as Senior Leader sponsor of the overall Quality Management function.
• Maintains a strong understanding of global privacy regulations and laws.
• Performs duties as expected of a registered Data Protection Officer.
• Partners with senior leadership to maintain and further develop throughout the organization a strong culture of compliance, including personal accountability and quality at all levels.
• Leads and continues to build a global team to implement and enhance an effective global compliance program, including implementing measures to prevent, detect, and correct illegal, unethical, or improper conduct.
• Continues to develop, revise, and update appropriate policies to ensure compliance with applicable laws, including, specifically, clinical trial, data privacy (e.g., HIPAA and EU data privacy), transparency, anti-corruption/anti-bribery, antitrust/competition, and anti-fraud, as well as global regulatory authority guidance for companies that support the clinical trial space (such as GxP guidelines).
• Educates the organization to ensure understanding of employee responsibilities and compliance issues, related policies, and procedures.
• Oversees testing and follow-up on matters reported through the company’s global Helpline, and oversees an effective program for routine monitoring and auditing of adherence to corporate compliance policies and procedures; identifies potential areas of compliance vulnerability and risk and opportunities for enhanced training; and develops and implements corrective action plans as necessary.
• Investigates allegations of violations of policy or misconduct; conducts/coordinates investigations; and communicates findings to the appropriate executive leadership and Board Committee, as necessary.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ATTRIBUTES

Essential:

• Must be familiar with compliance standards for the industry
• Must have extensive knowledge of strategies to build up preventative measures against potential losses
• Must be a proven leader and manager, able to take charge and act assertively without guidance
• Must have excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Must possess knowledge of privacy, information security, GRC, policy/process governance, compliance, audits, quality management, ERM, and ESG
• Must have strong interpersonal skills to manage large teams
• Must be both a problem solver and a risk taker

Desirable:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business administration, finance, or risk/operations management
• Master of Business Administration or law degree recommended
• Must have at least 12 years of related experience