Compliance & Integrity Officer

The Position

The Ethics and Compliance Officer is responsible to set up, steer and govern a compliance risk management framework to maintain relevant Canadian compliance standards.  This individual will inform and guide ethics & compliance decision-making within Human Pharma, Animal Health, group functions, the executive committee and the CMD.

This job posting is for an existing vacant position. 

Responsibilities

• Responsible to ensure the design and implementation of robust, risk-based and customer-centric compliance program in Canada considering the relevant compliance risk areas and the global framework provided by Corporate E&C


• Owns risk assessment and monitoring, gives compliance guidance, and advises on relevant compliance risk areas; Empowers the business through guidelines, training, processes and tools; conducts investigations of alleged compliance violations


• Represents Canadian OPU on global legal compliance team and global subcommittees.


• Provides regular reports to global compliance stakeholders as to compliance program status, trends, and project implementation progress.


• Identifies Canadian compliance trends to global stakeholder community


• Regularly reports to executive committee and CMD on compliance program status and collaborate with executive leadership to build compliance into strategic business framework.


• Enable constant growth and development of the organization in the field of compliance


• Expert in the relevant fields of compliance; monitors the Canadian compliance environment. Represents BI on industry association stakeholder committees to advance BI interests and perspectives in Canada-wide industry policy development


• Implements stakeholder engagement procedures, incl. funding pathways for external stakeholders, grants, sponsorships, partnership review and approval workflows and individual project review and consultation

This position is based in the Burlington, Ontario office located at 5180 South Service Road and is flexible.
Employees in flexible roles are required to be at the office a minimum of 50% of the time each month and must report to the office when requested and required by their Manager/Department. 

Requirements

• Post-secondary degree; minimum of 5-years experience in legal and compliance fields, preferably within Canadian pharma industry 


• Broad and deep understanding of pharma industry and significant experience in Canadian regulatory environment.  


• Proactive and pragmatic individual with strong organizational and communication skills.


• Team player with excellent interpersonal skills and experience working in cross-functional teams.


• Ability to lead and manage a compliance specialist, and to provide guidance  cross-functionally within organization on compliance area

Total Rewards

We offer competitive total rewards that includes a generous amount of paid time off (vacation, personal days, contingency paid time off days for Long Term Contract Employees), comprehensive and flexible benefits plan, Defined Contribution Pension Plan with company matching of RRSPs, Employee and Family Assistance Plan, employee and leadership development programs, and programs to support overall health and wellness for employees. 

Our total rewards philosophy reflects and recognizes employee contributions to the company. 

Visit https://www.boehringer-ingelheim.com/ca/careers/explore-our-company/benefits-rewards

The salary range for this position is from $161,220 to $211,220.  Performance, relevant experience and competency in the role will be a key factor in driving the compensation offered.  In addition, this position is eligible for a variable bonus target opportunity of 20% of the annual base salary. 

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We thank all applicants for their interest in our company.  Please note that only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. 

Boehringer Ingelheim Canada is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities to support their participation in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process.  If you require accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs. 

Boehringer Ingelheim Canada does not use artificial intelligence to screen, assess, or select applicants in the recruitment process. 

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

Applications for this position will be accepted until February 16, 2026

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