CEO - Industrial Manufacturing

Chief Executive Officer – A publicly listed Industrial Manufacturing Company

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January 2025

For Arxena Inc

Arnav Saxena

Job Description: Chief Compliance Officer

Position Title: Chief Compliance Officer (CCO)

Company: Freyr Solutions

Location: Hyderabad, India

Reports To: Chief Risk Officer (CRO)

Position Overview:

The Chief Compliance Officer (CCO) will be responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing the compliance programs and policies of Freyr Solutions. Reporting directly to the Chief Risk Officer (CRO), the CCO will ensure that the company operates in full compliance with all national and international regulations, industry standards, and internal policies. This role requires a strategic thinker with excellent leadership, collaboration, and communication skills, a deep understanding of regulatory requirements in the Life Sciences sector, and the flexibility to work with global affiliates across various countries and regions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and Implement Compliance Programs:
• Design and implement effective compliance programs and policies that align with industry best practices and regulatory requirements.
• Establish and maintain systems for tracking compliance metrics and reporting.
• Regulatory Oversight:
• Ensure the company's operations comply with all relevant national and international regulations.
• Monitor changes in regulatory requirements and update compliance programs accordingly.
• Risk Management:
• Identify and assess areas of compliance risk and implement mitigation strategies.
• Conduct regular risk assessments and audits to ensure compliance with internal and external standards.
• Training and Education:
• Develop and deliver compliance training programs for employees at all levels.
• Promote a culture of compliance and ethical behavior throughout the organization.
• Investigation and Reporting:
• Conduct internal audits and ensure strong oversight of compliance across the entire organization, resolve any compliance issues and breaches.
• Prepare and present compliance reports to senior management and the board of directors.
• Process Design and Implementation:
• Design new processes and solutions for various departments to enhance compliance.
• Implement innovative compliance solutions to meet the evolving needs of a growing company.
• Global Coordination:
• Work collaboratively with global affiliates in various countries and regions.
• Ensure compliance programs are effectively implemented across all locations.
• Leadership and Team Management:
• Lead multiple teams across various functions.
• Encourage new talent and innovation within the compliance teams.
• Foster a collaborative environment and serve as a liaison between the company's leadership and compliance teams.
• Customer Interaction and Audits:
• Work with external customers and face external audits from customers.
• Act as a single point of contact for compliance related projects as well as customer interactions on compliance.
• Strong Business acumen to win projects for Compliance related activities.
• CSV:
• Experience on CSV validation process, Ajile methodologies.
• Experience of overseeing compliance of software development processes
• Guide teams on developing validated software solutions
• ISO Compliance:
• Ensure compliance with ISO 9001 and ISO 27001 standards.
• Lead and guide teams in maintaining and achieving compliance with these standards.
• Align compliance efforts with the company's overall objectives.

Qualifications:

• Education:
• Bachelor's degree in science, Business Administration, or a related field. Advanced degree preferred.
• Experience:
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in compliance, regulatory affairs, or a related field, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
• Extensive experience working for a global services company.
• Proven track record of leading multiple teams and managing cross-functional projects.
• Experience with ISO 9001 and ISO 27001 compliance.
• Skills:
• Strong knowledge of regulatory requirements in Life sciences industry.
• Excellent leadership, collaboration, and communication skills.
• Proven ability to develop and implement effective compliance programs.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams and senior management.
• Flexibility and aptitude to learn new things in compliance.
• Strong oversight and audit skills for internal and external audits.
• Dynamic and proactive with a strong ability to listen and understand team and organizational needs.

Key Competencies:

• Strategic Thinking
• Leadership and Influence
• Ethical Judgement
• Attention to Detail
• Problem Solving
• Effective Communication
• Risk Management
• Flexibility
• Global Coordination
• Collaboration
• Talent Development
• ISO Compliance
• Active Listening