Who We Are
We are the first publicly-traded biotech or pharmaceutical company to take the form of a public benefit corporation. Our public benefit purpose is to provide a brighter future for patients through the development of novel pharmaceutical therapies; and technologies that expand the availability of transplantable organs. United Therapeutics (Nasdaq: UTHR) seeks to travel down the corridors of indifference to develop treatments for rare, deadly diseases. We were founded in 1996 by a family seeking a cure for their daughter’s pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH). Today, we have six FDA-approved therapies that treat PAH, pulmonary hypertension associated with interstitial lung disease (PH-ILD) and neuroblastoma, a rare pediatric cancer. Our near-term pipeline seeks to develop additional therapies for PAH and pulmonary fibrosis (PF). The cure for end-stage life-threatening diseases like PAH, PH-ILD, PF, and many others is an organ transplant, but only a small percentage of donated organs are available to address the vast need. For this reason, we are working to create manufactured organs to address the shortage of kidneys, hearts, lungs, and livers available for transplant. We believe an unlimited supply of tolerable, transplantable organs will eliminate the transplant waiting list and cure end-stage organ diseases for which transplant is not currently an option.
Who You Are
The Associate Corporate Compliance Director reports to the Senior Corporate Compliance Director and serves as a key compliance business partner to Commercial and Medical Affairs, including Sales, Marketing, Commercial Training and Development, Patient Advocacy, and Medical Affairs. This role partners closely with senior leadership to drive the development and execution of the Commercial and Medical Affairs compliance strategy, ensuring alignment with evolving regulatory expectations and business objectives. The Associate Director is responsible for overseeing day-to-day compliance activities while shaping proactive, risk-based approaches to support the business. The role provides strategic and operational leadership across core compliance activities, including guidance and advisory support, role-based training, monitoring, and issue resolution. The Associate Director is expected to influence business decision-making, identify emerging risks, and implement solutions that enable compliant growth. This role influences strategy to address internal and external business and regulatory dynamics, with direct impact on the company's strategic direction and alignment with its therapeutic focus areas.
COMPLIANCE BUSINESS PARTNERING & SUPPORT
- Serve as a Compliance business partner supporting Commercial and Medical Affairs activities (e.g., speaker programs, advisory boards, exhibits, educational grants, etc.), providing strategic and day-to-day advisory support
- Provide timely, solutions-oriented guidance to Commercial and Medical stakeholders on complex and nuanced compliance matters
- Drive implementation and evolution of the Commercial and Medical Affairs compliance strategy in alignment with senior Compliance leadership
- Anticipate and proactively identify internal and external business challenges and regulatory risks, developing and recommending practical, risk-based solutions
- Build and maintain strong, trusted relationships with cross-functional stakeholders, promoting a proactive, partnership-driven approach to Compliance
- Serve as a recognized subject matter expert, providing guidance across the organization and influencing decision-making
- Assess and escalate high-risk, novel, or complex compliance issues to senior Compliance leadership, as appropriate, with clear recommendations
- Actively contribute to and influence cross-functional teams and business discussions to ensure Compliance perspectives are integrated into decision-making
- Foster stakeholder engagement and visibility across Commercial and Medical Affairs through active partnership (e.g., field engagement, meetings, and business interactions)
POLICIES & PROCEDURES
- Partner with the Training, Policy, and Communications team to support the development, implementation, and ongoing enhancement of Compliance policies, procedures, and related resources supporting Commercial and Medical Affairs
- Ensure policies are aligned with evolving regulatory requirements and business needs, proactively identifying gaps and driving updates as appropriate
- Translate policy requirements into clear, practical guidance to enable consistent and compliant execution by business stakeholders
- Drive awareness and adoption of policies through effective communication and integration into business processes
TRAINING & COMMUNICATION
- Partner with the Compliance Training & Communications function to shape and continuously enhance training and communication strategies for Commercial and Medical Affairs
- Ensure training content reflects evolving policies, emerging risks, and business priorities, providing subject matter expertise and direction to drive relevance and impact
- Design and deliver role-based Compliance training, including live and virtual sessions, with a focus on practical application and business integration
- Drive effective communication and reinforcement of key Compliance principles, promoting awareness, retention, and consistent application across the organization
MONITORING & AUDITING
- Conduct live compliance monitoring activities for Commercial and Medical Affairs functions
- Leverage monitoring insights to inform broader Compliance strategy, training, and policy improvements
- Partner with the Auditing and Monitoring team to support the tracking, follow-up, and resolution of compliance findings, providing subject matter expertise and recommending appropriate remediation actions (e.g., coaching, training, policy enhancements)
RISK ASSESSMENT
- Partner in the execution of risk assessment and mitigation activities for Commercial and Medical Affairs, ensuring alignment with the broader Compliance Risk Assessment framework
- Provide subject matter expertise to identify, assess, and prioritize key compliance risks, contributing meaningful input to risk mitigation strategies
- Identify opportunities to strengthen compliance processes and controls, and drive continuous improvement in partnership with cross-functional stakeholders
OTHER
- Lead and manage complex, cross-functional projects and initiatives with significant scope, risk, and organizational impact
- Provide input into the design and execution of Compliance strategy, influencing organizational practices, policies, and systems
- Promote a culture of compliance and accountability by raising awareness and reinforcing expectations across the organization
- Mentor and develop team members, contributing to capability building across the Compliance function
Minimum Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in business, finance, life sciences, healthcare, information systems or related field with 12+ years of relevant experience in the life sciences industry (pharmaceutical, medical device or biotech) or,
- Master’s Degree with 10+ years of relevant experience in the life sciences industry (pharmaceutical, medical device or biotech)
- Life sciences background: pharmaceutical, medical device or biotech
- Ability to build strong, professional relationships with internal stakeholders
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while demonstrating flexibility, commitment to teamwork, and a willingness to adapt assignments to meet the Company's needs
- Demonstrated knowledge of regulatory/compliance requirements, including the Anti-Kickback Statute, False Claims Act, Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, Sunshine Act and other healthcare laws and regulations
- Acts with a sense of urgency, with high motivation and ability to take initiative, follow through and complete projects in a professional and expeditious manner
- Strong presentation skills, including the creation and delivering presentations to various size audiences at all levels of the organization
- Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Strong collaborative, interpersonal and oral communication skills
- Excellent written communication skills, including robust and advanced documentation practices
- Microsoft Office Proficiency with Word, Excel and PowerPoint
- Handles confidential matters with discretion and solid judgement
- Produces high quality work with minimal oversight from manager
- Ability to travel up to 20%
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s Degree in business, finance, life sciences, healthcare, information systems or related field
- CHC - Certified Healthcare Compliance or equivalent healthcare compliance certification
- Experience working with or directly supporting Medical Affairs in the life sciences industry
Location
United Therapeutics has the ability to hire this role remotely within the United States.
The salary range for this position is $145,500 - $205,000 and reflects our good-faith estimate of the compensation for this role at the time of posting. An employee’s position within the salary range will be based on factors such as education, qualifications, experience, skills, geographic location, and business needs, as well as other factors permitted by law at the time of posting. This range may be modified in the future based on company and market factors.
At United Therapeutics, our mission and vision are one. We use our enthusiasm, creativity, and persistence to innovate for the unmet medical needs of our patients and to benefit our other stakeholders. We are bold and unconventional. We have fun, we do good.
Eligible employees may participate in the Company’s comprehensive benefits suite of programs, including medical / dental / vision / prescription coverage, employee wellness resources, savings plans (401k and ESPP), paid time off & paid parental leave benefits, disability benefits, and more. For additional information on Company benefits, please visit [https://www.unither.com/careers/benefits-and-amenities](https://www.unither.com/careers/benefits-and-amenities).
United Therapeutics Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
About Us
We strive to be an organization that engages the minds, hearts, and most spirited efforts of each of our employees. Our sense of purpose transforms what we do from work into mission, occupation into vocation and achievement into success. We challenge our employees with innovative and revolutionary projects, offer an environment which fosters high-level job performance and provide a highly competitive total rewards package. This is what makes United Therapeutics a stimulating place to work.
