Compliance officer - Pharma Co, Mumbai 25LPA(only from pharma)

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Compliance Officer to lead the design, implementation, and oversight of the compliance framework for our India business. The role will focus on ensuring adherence to the Uniform Code for Pharmaceutical Marketing Practices (UCPMP), applicable laws, and internal ethical standards, while supporting the organizations commitment to responsible and ethical business conduct.

This is a hands-on role requiring strong pharmaceutical industry experience, practical understanding of field operations, and the ability to influence stakeholders across commercial, medical, and support functions.

Key Responsibilities

• Establish, implement, and continuously enhance the India compliance framework in line with UCPMP guidelines, company policies, and applicable regulations.
• Act as the subject-matter expert on UCPMP and ethical promotional practices for the India business.
• Develop and roll out compliance policies, SOPs, and guidance documents relevant to sales, marketing, medical, and third-party interactions.
• Design and deliver compliance training programs for employees, including field force, leadership teams, and new joiners.
• Review and advise on promotional activities, HCP engagements, sponsorships, grants, events, and related initiatives.
• Conduct compliance risk assessments, monitoring, and audits of India operations; identify gaps and recommend corrective actions.
• Manage investigations related to potential compliance breaches and support disciplinary or remediation processes as required.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to business leaders, providing pragmatic compliance solutions while enabling business objectives.
• Liaise with Legal, HR, Internal Audit, and external stakeholders as needed.
• Track regulatory developments related to UCPMP and pharmaceutical compliance in India and proactively update internal practices.

Qualifications & Experience

• 8- 10 years of professional experience, with significant exposure to compliance, ethics, legal, or audit roles within the pharmaceutical industry.
• Prior hands-on experience working with UCPMP guidelines is essential.
• Strong understanding of pharmaceutical sales and marketing practices in India.
• Experience in setting up or strengthening compliance frameworks, preferably in a growing or transforming organization.
• Bachelors degree required; Law, Pharmacy, MBA, or related qualifications preferred.
• Professional certifications in compliance or ethics are an added advantage.

Key Competencies

• High ethical standards and strong professional integrity.
• Ability to work independently and manage complex compliance matters.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Practical, solution-oriented approach to compliance.
• Confidence to challenge, influence, and educate senior business leaders.
• Strong documentation, analytical, and training capabilities.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to play a critical role in shaping the compliance culture of the India business.
• High visibility role with direct interaction with senior leadership.
• A values-driven environment committed to ethical and responsible healthcare practices.

Please share your updated resume to tanumita.roy@3pointhrm.in

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