Who we are
In a life without sound our work provides meaning. As a leading provider of innovative hearing care solutions we are not just a company that makes products: we are a team on a mission to help people enjoy the delight of hearing. To enable a life without limitations through our core business brands Advanced Bionics Audiological Care Phonak Sennheiser (under license) and Unitron we develop manufacture and distribute solutions that push the limits of technology and redefine the future of our industry.
Sr Manager Compliance
Purpose of role: The Corporate Compliance Senior Manager is responsible for the development implementation and execution of effective corporate policies systems and personnel designed to ensure compliance with all applicable laws regulations and policies. The Compliance Senior Manager will maintain and continually refine an effective healthcare compliance program including policies procedures systems training and monitoring to identify prevent detect and correct activities that may violate company policies or applicable laws regulations and requirements. Supports the business and operational functions by providing guidance and support for the development implementation and maintenance of the organizations Ethics & Compliance program in accordance with Advanced Bionics and Sonova policies and applicable laws and regulations.
Main Tasks and Responsibilities:
- Supports the efforts to continuously maintain and enhance an effective Ethics & Compliance.
- Oversee the development and implementation of policies procedures and practices designed to ensure compliance with applicable policies laws regulations and requirements.
- Perform annual federal and state transparency reporting including gathering and analyzing reportable data formatting reports and submitting to government databases and responding to disputes
- Partner with the Privacy Team to support local stakeholders in the development implementation and maintenance of the organizations data privacy & protection program including HIPAA policies and procedures where applicable.
- Assess relevant risks (legal compliance with healthcare laws and regulations and FDA requirements privacy data protection information security) in order to provide advice and consulting to the executive management and business heads on pro-actively addressing and mitigating the risks.
- Ensure local Ethics & Compliance policies (where required) are aligned with governmental regulations and best practices as well as with global policies.
- Develop and deliver workforce training regarding Ethics & Compliance (including fraud and abuse prevention healthcare compliance) concepts.
- Work closely with key department leaders in the development and implementation of key compliance controls.
- Coordinate and/or perform internal compliance review and monitoring activities.
- Oversee the investigation follow-up and resolution of matters related to potential ethics & compliance issues including potential issues regarding compliance with AB compliance policies healthcare laws and regulations and/or FDA requirements.
- As subject matter expert keep abreast of applicable regulatory matters interpret and disseminate to top management information relevant to operations and strategic initiatives.
- Regularly report to all local and Group leadership with respect to activities under the ethics & compliance
- Providing hands-on subject matter expertise in healthcare ethics and compliance issues to AB business
- Other duties as assigned
- 10%Travel
Education and Skillset:
- Bachelors Degree in Business Healthcare Management or Legal background
- CCEP CHC similar compliance or risk management certification; CIPP/US certification
- 7 years relevant experience in compliance in the life sciences industry including leadership position(s) in the compliance function
- Experience training staff on the importance and meaning of healthcare compliance and data protection concepts
- Sound knowledge of intracompany rules and relevant local legal and regulatory landscape
- Extensive knowledge of healthcare fraud and abuse laws applicable data privacy & protection standards including HIPAA
- Exceptional organizational communication and presentation skills.
- Demonstrates a growth mindset and adaptability to changing business needs.
- Results-oriented; works productively on cross-functional teams.
- Strong organizational time management and presentation skills.
- Ability to build effective relationships with staff top management and internal/external legal counsel
- Strong Microsoft office skills
- SAP Data analysis tools nice to have
A minimum of 200Mb/sec download and 10Mb/sec upload speed internet connectivity is required to support any remote/hybrid employee functionality at Sonova
Dont meet all the criteria If youre willing to go allin and learn wed love to hear from you!
We are looking forward to receiving your application via our online job application platform. For this position only direct applications will be considered. Sonova does not recruit via app telegram carrier pigeon or any other format that does not include speaking with an actual human. If you are offered a job without speaking with someone please contact
Health Benefits and Perks:
- Medical dental and vision coverage*
- Health Savings Health Reimbursement Flexible Spending/Dependent Care Accounts
- TeleHealth options
- 401k plan with company match*
- Company paid life/ad&d insurance
- Additional supplemental life/ad&d coverage available
- Company paid Short/Long-Term Disability coverage (STD/LTD)
- STD LTD Buy-ups available
- Accident/Hospital Indemnity coverage
- Legal/ID Theft Assistance
- PTO floating Diversity Day & paid holidays*
- Paid parental bonding leave
- Employee Assistance Program (24/7 mental health support hotline 5 company paid counseling sessions and more)
- Robust Internal Career Growth opportunities
- Tuition reimbursement
- Hearing aid discount for employees and family
- Internal social recognition platform
- D&I focused: D&I council and employee resource groups
*Plan rules/offerings dependent upon group Company/location.
If the applicant selected for this role resides in CA CO NY or WA we adhere to the pay transparency required in those states. This roles pay range is between: $X $X.
How we work
At Sonova we value our employees and prioritize their well-being. We believe people do their best and most innovative work in an inclusive environment that provides opportunities for engagement and collaboration across teams while offering flexibility in how work gets done. We designed our work model team by team empowering teams to customize a working environment that balances individual team needs with business outcomes. By offering work options we foster more flexible and individualized time management contribute to a healthy work-life integration increase employee satisfaction build meaningful partnerships at work and calibrate productivity to acknowledge you have a life outside of work. Sonova has chosen a HYBRID WORK MODEL- Customized by team that keeps our employees motivated and engaged.
Required Experience:
Senior Manager