Compliance Investigations Manager – Pharmacy

Location: Lakeland, FL
Job ID: 30527BR
Department: Compliance & Corporate Records Management
Working Hours: Minimum 45 hours per week.
Pay Frequency: Monthly
Date Posted: Sep 26, 2024

$101 - 152k

Onsite

Full Time - Regular

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Description

The Compliance Investigations Manager will coordinate and manage assigned internal corporate compliance investigations and related matters with a focus on pharmacy compliance and diversion response. This position will also manage assigned allegations involving violations of law, regulation, or policy which materially directly impact other functional areas within Publix that have existing corporate compliance programs. The Compliance Investigations Manager must demonstrate a strong understanding of laws, regulations, concepts, and practices applicable to internal corporate compliance investigations and have strong experience interfacing with federal, state and/or local agencies. Additionally, the Compliance Investigations Manager must demonstrate experience and a strong understanding of concepts associated with pharmacy compliance and diversion response. This role reports to the Senior Manager of Compliance and Ethics Investigations and will serve as the lead coordinator of assigned corporate compliance initiatives, will act as the subject matter expert on handling assigned corporate compliance investigations for the Compliance Department and related stakeholders, including business partners, business leaders and associates, and will partner with those stakeholders and others to ensure the prompt and thorough investigation and mitigation of corporate compliance-related matters. The Compliance Investigations Manager will provide oversight of both a compliance investigations specialist and an investigator.

*Hybrid work policy: performance-based privilege providing up to two days per week work from home

This role includes, but is not limited to:

• Coordinating and managing internal corporate compliance investigations involving violations of law, regulation, or policy which directly impact corporate compliance programs within Publix.
• Managing mitigation tasks identified for each internal corporate compliance investigation.
• Providing and maintaining advisory services and communication with other business areas during the investigation and mitigation processes.
• Talent management including mentoring, supervising, and providing daily guidance to the corporate investigations team.
• Evaluating investigations, monitoring new events, and staying abreast of compliance investigation industry best practices.
• Managing corporate incident response teams.
• All other duties deemed appropriate for the role.

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Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university in Criminal Justice, Law Enforcement, Legal, or related discipline, or equivalent work experience
• At least 8 years’ experience independently managing internal corporate compliance investigations; and/or
• At least 8 years’ experience working with legal, regulatory and compliance processes; and/or
• At least 8 years’ experience coordinating internal investigations and managing investigative files.
• Obtain compliance related certification within 2 years of hire date, such as Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS), or Certified Compliance & Ethics professional (CCEP).
• Knowledge of:
  • Project management techniques, strategic planning, and continuous quality improvement methodology.
  • Chapter Eight of the Federal Sentencing Guidelines and Department of Justice (DOJ) Guidelines and other similar rules relating to executing effective corporate compliance programs.
  • The criminal justice system and criminal investigation processes
  • Methods used to analyze and interpret large quantities of data.
  • Communication types and vehicles, and the ability to communicate and negotiate effectively with all levels of the organization.
  • Corporate / Regulatory agency infrastructure and touch points between regulatory agencies and specific business areas within the organization.
  • Regulations promulgated by various governmental agencies that impact internal corporate compliance investigations.
  • Corporate Compliance and Ethics Program methodology
• Ability to:
  • Facilitate team development of mitigation strategies that protect Publix and support Publix’s overall strategic direction.
  • Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite products
  • Willingness to travel

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Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree from an accredited University in Criminal Justice, Law Enforcement, Legal, or related discipline
• Ten (10) years’ experience independently managing large cross-functional investigations involving multiple business areas, Drug Enforcement Agency Special Agent drug diversion field experience a plus.
• Ten (10) years management-level or decision-making experience working in legal, regulatory or compliance functions; and/or
• Ten (10) years’ experience coordinating internal investigations and managing investigative files.
• Professional compliance certifications such as CCEP, CFE, CAMS, etc.,
• Knowledge of:
  • Publix Corporate HR policies
  • Publix functions and processes associated with each business area within the company.
  • Publix’s organizational structure.
  • Advanced Microsoft Office Suite products

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Benefits

• Employee stock ownership plan that contributes Publix stock to associates each year at no cost
• An opportunity to purchase additional shares of our privately-held stock
• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• Group health, dental and vision plans plan
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Short- and long-term disability insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Free hot lunches (buffet-style) at facilities with a cafeteria
• Visit our website to see all of our benefits: Benefits – Jobs (publix.com)

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Year End Bonus

As a year-end bonus to associates, Publix issues one month’s extra pay (pro-rated in the first year) each year if associate remains employed through issue date of the bonus check that year. This is calculated as a 13th month of pay in the Potential Annual Pay with Bonus line above.

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Additional Information

Your application may have additional steps that you will need to complete in order to remain eligible for consideration. Please be sure to monitor your email, including your spam folder, on a daily basis for critical, time-sensitive emails that could require action within 24-48 hours.

Please do not use your Publix email address when applying. Once your application has been successfully submitted you will receive a confirmation email

**Please note that Publix will not sponsor any hire for this position for a visa or permanent residence**

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