Ethics & Compliance Manager

Ethics & Compliance Manager

At Avanos Medical, we passionately believe in three things :

• Making a difference in our products, services and offers, never ceasing to fight for groundbreaking solutions in everything we do;
• Making a difference in how we work and collaborate, constantly nurturing our nimble culture of innovation; and
• Having an impact on the healthcare challenges we all face, and the lives of people and communities around the world.

At Avanos you will find an environment that strives to be independent and different, one that supports and inspires you to excel and to help change what medical devices can deliver, now and in the future.

Avanos is a medical device company focused on delivering clinically superior breakthrough solutions that will help patients get back to the things that matter. We are committed to creating the next generation of innovative healthcare solutions which will address our most important healthcare needs, such as reducing the use of opioids while helping patients move from surgery to recovery. Headquartered in Alpharetta, Georgia, we develop, manufacture and market recognized brands in more than 90 countries.

Avanos Medical is traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol AVNS.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

The Manager, Ethics & Compliance provides leadership and support for all elements of the Ethics & Compliance Program including business team guidance, communication of compliance written standards, key control testing for significant risks, and other related activities as necessary. This role supports various Avanos teams and departments with guidance and recommendations to accomplish business objectives and strategic initiatives, and ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and Avanos policies.

Key Responsibilities

Oversight : Supports the implementation of the Global Compliance Program under the direction of the Chief Ethics & Compliance Officer. The responsibilities include supporting Management Compliance Oversight Committee and other Ethics & Compliance meetings, activities; enhancing and implementing processes as needed; and supporting efforts to advance Avanos Ethics & Compliance Culture.

Advice and Guidance : Provides day-to-day advice and guidance to relevant business teams on Ethics & Compliance matters.

Risk Assessment Activities : Supports the annual Risk Assessment and reviews activity-specific plans by the business teams. Provides training and guidance on the Risk Assessment process, including development of tools as required.

Written Standards : Provides support on the drafting, implementation and communication of Compliance-related policies and procedures.

Program Management : Implements actions as specified in the annual work plan and KPIs.

Training and Communications : Supports the implementation of the annual training and education plans. Develops communications on key Ethics & Compliance risks and initiatives, as requested. Supplements with additional training as requested, according to the needs of the business.

Monitoring and Auditing : Supports the Audit, Monitoring and Investigations teams in activities as required. Implements monitoring processes in applicable businesses, including ride-a-longs with field personnel.

Third Party Management : Supports Third Party Seller and Non-seller Third Party (NSTP) compliance management and initiatives, including processes for Third Party Risk Assessments and site visits.

Investigations : Conducts and / or assists in investigations to the extent requested, including conducting reviews of documentation, conducting interviews and drafting reports. Ensures consistent and appropriate investigative processes are utilized.

Corrective Actions : Implements and tracks appropriate and consistent corrective actions for identified compliance issues and assessment activities. Conducts assessments to determine effectiveness of corrective actions.

Your Qualifications

Required :

Preferred :

The statements above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this classification. Statements are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and skills required for this position.

Salary Range : The anticipated average base pay range for this position is $104,000.00 - $121,000.00. In addition, this role is eligible for an attractive incentive compensation program and benefits.