Associate Director, Global Investigations (m/f/d)

Our Support Functions deliver services and make recommendations about ways to enhance our workplace and the culture of our organization. Our Support Functions include HR, Finance, Information Technology, Legal, Procurement, Administration, Facilities and Security.

As Associate Director, Global Investigations, responsibilities include acting as a confidential and impartial source to conduct or support internal Code of Conduct investigations, including high-risk internal investigations, with particular focus on matters in APAC and EEMEA. Report directly to the Director of Global Investigations for Asia Pacific, Eastern Europe, Middle East and Africa (APAC and EEMEA) in the Office of General Counsel.

Preferred candidates will have a strong working knowledge of regulatory and compliance laws, including the US Foreign Corruption Practices Act (FCPA) and anticorruption laws in the United States and internationally, and have experience working on investigations and exposure to working in diverse, complex markets.

Main Responsibilities

• A demonstrated ability to be diplomatic, culturally sensitive, firm and decisive, when necessary, is a key asset for the role.
• Can communicate confidently and effectively in English on business and legal topics.
• Strong project management skills and the ability to plan and conduct complex investigations are required for the role.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze data and draw reasonable conclusions, communicate clearly, possess excellent writing skills and as a strong team player be able to work effectively with others at various levels of the organization.
• Working across various functions within the company (e.g., Legal & Compliance, Global Security, HR, Finance), demonstrated networking and influencing skills are required.

Your Profile

• License to practice law (active in good standing) in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
• Advanced degree in the field of law (e.g., J.D., LLM., Doctorate Degree).
• 2-4 years of relevant Legal experience in conducting internal investigations (including preparation for and conducting witness interviews, document review, drafting of reports).
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing, to legal colleagues, business leaders, and other employees.
• Excellent presentation, facilitation, networking and influencing skills.
• Positive attitude.
• Leadership skills.
• Excellent judgment.

Preferred Experience And Skills

• Substantive skills in Anti-Corruption (i.e., Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and other Anti-Corruption statutes) or similar laws.
• Experience in interacting with executive-level individuals.

We partner with the business to ensure we maintain our company’s values and high ethical standards, comply with the law, protect our people, and enhance our reputation. We strive to foster an environment that is inspiring, supportive, and diverse.

The Company

Our company has had a presence in Switzerland since 1963. With a regional office and manufacturing/packaging facility, Lucerne is considered the center of operations. Approximately 1,000 people work collaboratively at the four Lucerne locations (Tribschenstrasse, Citybay, Schachen and Kriens). A fifth location has been recently established in Zurich, aimed at accelerating the development and commercialization of many of our company’s medicines and vaccines, which supports our mission to save and improve lives around the world. The new location has a target date of 2021 for operational readiness.

We are proud to be certified as a “Top Employer Switzerland” and “Top Employer Europe” showing the company’s commitment to our employees and the community around us.

The Ring Center building located in Kriens is our Regional Headquarters for Europe, Middle East and Africa. Employees from 50 nations across the region bring their diverse backgrounds and experiences together to develop solutions that benefit all our patients. From this site we provide leadership and support to more than 70 local subsidiaries around the world.

We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing diverse, talented, and committed people together. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when diverse ideas come together in an inclusive environment. We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one another’s thinking and approach problems collectively. We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace.

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Search Firm Representatives Please Read Carefully

Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA, also known as Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC, Rahway, NJ, USA, does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. All CVs / resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at our company without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of our company. No fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired by our company as a result of an agency referral where no pre-existing agreement is in place. Where agency agreements are in place, introductions are position specific. Please, no phone calls or emails.

Employee Status

Regular

Relocation

No relocation

VISA Sponsorship

No

Travel Requirements

25%

Flexible Work Arrangements

Hybrid

Shift

Not Indicated

Valid Driving License

No

Hazardous Material(s)

N/A

Job Posting End Date

08/30/2024

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Job Posting End Date 08/30/2024

A job posting is effective until 11 59 59PM on the day BEFORE the listed job posting end date. Please ensure you apply to a job posting no later than the day BEFORE the job posting end date.

Requisition ID R304348