Life Sciences – Compliance, Risk Management and Investigations | Director

Ankura is a team of excellence founded on innovation and growth.

Key Components of the Role will Include:

Technical Expertise: Previous or current consulting experience at a public accounting firm or large- to mid-sized consulting firm with a substantial focus on clients in the Life Sciences (pharmaceuticals, biotech, medical devices, medical technology, or diagnostics), with experience working in a transformative environment.

A strong working knowledge of the industry and applicable laws, regulations and trends is required. These include: The Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetics Act; FDA regulations; The Federal False Claims Act and Anti-Kickback statute; CMS and Veteran’s Administration regulations regarding pharmaceutical price reporting; and sales and marketing requirements for prescription drugs and medical devices.   Familiarity with expert reports and/or testimony with respect to fraud and abuse matters, monitorships, government proceedings, and class actions is preferred.

Client Service Experience: A proven track record in delivering exceptional and effective service across a broad spectrum of compliance, disputes, investigations, and advisory projects is essential. This individual has experience communicating effectively with client executives and professionals at all working levels.

Growth: You will be supported by a practice that highly values professional growth and career development. A passion for being a part of a growing, entrepreneurial team is essential. 

Other Expectations Include:

• Providing best-in-class experience for our clients

• Delivering timely, exceptional work product

• Strong time management and project management skills with a high level of attention to detail, planning and follow-through

• Managing multiple projects, including large engagements, evaluating work quality and performance of other team members, including qualitative and quantitative tasks

• Strong writing and presentation skills

Minimum Qualifications

• 4-year degree

• 5-10 years’ experience in positions of progressive responsibility in Life Sciences companies and/or professional service firms (e.g., consulting, law, accounting)

• Advanced degree (e.g., J.D., MBA) is preferred

• Ability to travel depending upon client demand

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future

Ankura’s Disputes and Economics Healthcare and Life Sciences Practice is a recognized leader in providing compliance, investigations, and litigation support to organizations across the healthcare continuum. Ankura provides unparalleled subject matter, technical and analytical expertise that Healthcare and Life Sciences clients and their legal counsel can rely upon to successfully navigate complex matters.

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