Business Practices Manager

Business Practices Manager page is loaded## Business Practices Managerremote type: Hybridlocations: UKR - Kiev - Kiev (Amosova)time type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todaytime left to apply: End Date: June 4, 2026 (13 days left to apply)job requisition id: R394345Job DescriptionPosition OverviewLead implementation and ongoing management of the company's compliance and business practice frameworks for local operations across Ukraine and the CIS markets. Act as guardian of business-related policies and compliance controls (excluding Finance/HR), drive compliance monitoring (systems such as Empower BI, GoVerify, Aravo), support grants & donations governance, oversee EFPIA/local pharma promotional code adherence, and coordinate internal reviews, investigations and audit interactions.Key Responsibilities* Lead Country Compliance Committee together with Managing Director.* Lead implementation, maintenance and version control of business policies, SOPs and guidance in coordination with Legal & Compliance and the Managing Director.* Design and operate compliance monitoring and tracking (e.g., Veeva Events Management System, Empower BI Monitoring Tool, GoVerify FCPA Due Diligence Tool, Aravo Third Party Assessment Tool); perform regular self-audits of HCP/HCO interactions and report findings.* Develop and track implementation of the governance model with third parties, and lead periodic self-audit activities to assess compliance with policies, procedures, and controls.* Coordinate Country Grants & Donations Committee activities and provide policy support for HCP/HCO engagements and disclosures.Top Qualifications:* 5+ years' experience in compliance, audit, finance, legal, or comparable roles within the pharmaceutical/healthcare sector is strongly preferred.* Deep knowledge of pharmaceutical compliance frameworks, policies, SOPs, and industry codes (e.g., EFPIA).* Practical experience with compliance & monitoring systems and disclosure platforms, FCPA/ Third Party assessments and in conducting self-audits.* Working knowledge of data protection/privacy legislation and its application to HCP/HCO interactions and disclosure processes.* Preferred: Experience working with distributors and distributor teams.Required Skills:Compliance Management Systems, Compliance Monitoring, Data Analysis, Legal Regulatory Compliance, Pharmaceutical Compliance, Pharmacy Regulation, Policy Implementation, Project Implementations, Regulatory Compliance, Regulatory Compliance AuditsPreferred Skills:Current Employees applyCurrent Contingent Workers applySearch Firm Representatives Please Read CarefullyMerck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA, also known as Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC, Rahway, NJ, USA, does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. All CVs / resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at our company without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of our company. No fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired by our company as a result of an agency referral where no pre-existing agreement is in place. Where agency agreements are in place, introductions are position specific. Please, no phone calls or emails.Employee Status:RegularRelocation:VISA Sponsorship:Travel Requirements:Flexible Work Arrangements:HybridShift:Valid Driving License:Hazardous Material(s):Job Posting End Date:06/4/2026*A job posting is effective until 11:59:59PM on the day BEFORE the listed job posting end date. Please ensure you apply to a job posting no later than the day BEFORE the job posting end date. J-18808-Ljbffr