This job is with MSD, an inclusive employer and a member of myGwork – the largest global platform for the LGBTQ business community. Please do not contact the recruiter directly. Job Description Associate Director, Ethics and Compliance Office (ECO), Animal Health The Ethics & Compliance Office (ECO) serves as the voice of ethics and integrity for the Company, making sure it is always top-of-mind with employees and providing counsel when needed. The ECO Animal Health team is fully dedicated to providing commercial and other compliance support to the Animal Health organization. Each team member has core responsibilities but is expected to assume additional developmental opportunities consistent with their experience and skills which enables individual development, personal growth and overall effective support by the Animal Health team. The Associate Director position will report to the Executive Director, Animal Health Compliance and will primarily be the designated compliance lead responsible for supporting the Animal Health commercial business in the EURAM Region. This position will also dedicate up to 20% of its time to support the contracting process for Animal Health Legal. Required Experience and Skills: Bachelor's degree or higher in law, business, economics, finance, accounting or equivalent disciplines Extensive work experience in a Finance, Legal, Compliance, Human Resources, or Commercial role Strong project management experience Demonstrated ability to work with a sense of urgency, efficiency, and attention to detail Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams Problem solver, ability to work independently, and a willingness to assume new challenges Interest in working on rapidly changing, ever-evolving business with many different systems Strong analytical mindset, combined with ability to simplify complicated information and processes Effective communication (both written and verbal) skills in English Strong soft skills (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, etc.) Must demonstrate integrity, ethics, and discretion in handling sensitive information Must exercise strong judgment and critical thinking, being analytical and evidence-based Must demonstrate exceptional communication, consulting, and partnering skills to work with diverse stakeholders across the business, Legal, HR, and Finance Demonstrated ability to influence, build, and maintain diverse client and peer relationships to enable an active role as a business partner and advisor Preferred Experience and Skills: Experience using or adapting tools to aid in compliance reviews (e.g., risk monitoring tools or dashboards) Demonstrated business and financial acumen (Animal Health or biopharma experience) Experience with conducting internal audit assessments Experience drafting policies and procedures Experience counseling the business involving compliance policies and issues Current Position Responsibilities: AH Compliance (80%) Provide compliance oversight to region and market stakeholders Develop and update divisional procedures, training, communications, and resources Provide daily compliance related advice and answer ad hoc questions from business stakeholders Review and approve business activities and programs according to policies and procedures Leverage the understanding of the business, associated risk profile, and the available compliance risk datasets/dashboards to identify the potential compliance risks. Collaborate with commercials teams, internal audit, investigation team, and other cross-function risk management teams, and take appropriate actions by different risks identified Review anti-bribery and anti-corruption due diligence and mitigation plans and Denied Party Screening results Lead continuous improvement efforts to ensure that all reporting data is accurate and complete Work across teams to engage stakeholders, understand problems, and provide practical guidance Identify gaps and implement corrective measures Simplify existing processes to maximize efficiencies and financial benefit Develop, train, manage, and supervise Compliance Stewards in Region (currently 21) Lead/co-lead/support other compliance projects/initiatives as assigned AH Legal Contract Support (20%) Execute updates and maintenance of contract templates as directed, ensuring compliance with current regulations and organizational policies Update Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) and other resource documents as needed to provide clarity and guidance for staff on contract processes and compliance requirements. Identify opportunities for enhancing contract management processes to improve efficiency and effectiveness. Education Minimum Requirement: BS/BA degree Travel: Yes, 15% of the Time We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing diverse, talented, and committed people together. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when diverse ideas come together in an inclusive environment. We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one another's thinking and approach problems collectively. We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. Closing date for applications: 10/02/2025 Current Employees apply HERE Current Contingent Workers apply HERE Search Firm Representatives Please Read Carefully Merck & 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: Regular Relocation: VISA Sponsorship: Travel Requirements: Flexible Work Arrangements: Hybrid Shift: Valid Driving License: Hazardous Material(s): Job Posting End Date: 02/11/2025 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. Requisition ID: R331531 LI-DNI