Senior Counsel, Compliance, Regulatory & Quality
West Pharmaceutical Services - Exton, PA
Hiring: Senior Counsel, Compliance, Regulatory & Quality Company: West Pharmaceutical Services Location: Exton, PA Job Posted Time: 2026-09-10 14:02:07 Employment Type: Hybrid Target Skills & Keywords : Quality Assurance, Risk Management About the job Experience: •12+ years of legal experience, including compliance, regulatory and investigation experience in the life sciences space Required Skills: •There’s no better place to join an inclusive community of professionals with opportunities for lifelong learning, growth and development. Supported by benefit programs, we empower the physical, mental, emotional and financial health of our team members and their families. •We believe in giving back to help those in need in the communities where we live and work. And are equally committed to creating a healthier environment and planet through our sustainability efforts. •The Sr. Counsel, Compliance Regulatory and Quality role is a strategic, business-oriented partner to provide integrated legal leadership across the Company’s global Compliance, Regulatory Affairs and Quality Assurance functions. •Help lead global compliance strategy and implementation aligned with enterprise risk management and business objectives, under the oversight of the General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer. •Manage and develop the compliance team, currently including one compliance attorney, one compliance manager and one privacy senior manager. •Execute appropriate compliance audit and monitoring mechanisms to assess the effectiveness of internal controls addressing regulatory, ethical, operational risks and financial controls in accordance with SOX (in collaboration with our Internal Audit and Finance functions). •Monitor and interpret developments on relevant laws, regulations, and industry best practices, and ensure the company's compliance with them. •Identify potential compliance risks both internally and externally, including those associated with third-party vendors and business partners, and develop mitigation strategies to minimize the organization's exposure to legal and regulatory issues. Qualifications: •JD Law Degree or equivalent experience •Preferred experience working in pharmaceutical, medical device, biotech or manufacturing industries. •In-depth knowledge of relevant regulations and industry standards applicable to the organization, including frameworks impacting pharmaceutical and medical product supply chains. •Excellent oral and written communication skills. •Operational familiarity with compliance software and tools. •Demonstrated capacity to adapt to changing regulatory environments and ensure the organization's ongoing compliance. •Strong interpersonal skills to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and multiple stakeholders across multiple geographies. •Demonstrated capacity to maintain confidentiality at all times. •Dependability, attention to detail with strong organizational and time management skills a must. •Strong leadership skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate with senior leadership and legal counsel. Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!