Compliance Officer India

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Your role:
Roles related to provide legal advice and services which are concerned with the rights, obligations and privileges of Merck. Ensures that Merck meets its legal and statutory obligations and minimize risks through contracts.Responsible for the effective implementation of the compliance program defined in the global Compliance Management System (CMS) in your designated area of responsibility, e.g., country/function. This position will collaborate with business and functional colleagues at all levels to establish effective measures to reduce and handle the Company’s risk related to Anti-Bribery & Anti-Corruption (ABAC) and Anti-Money Laundering (AML). Provides comprehensive compliance support and counselling on relevant topics to the respective business.  

Key Accountabilities:

Accountable for Compliance program implementation and awareness creation, for oversight and monitoring of compliance related matters. Measures for ensuring business compliance with applicable laws and regulations, and company policies and procedures.

The key deliverables of a Compliance Officer are:

• Provide timely, added-value and risk based business support and counselling to internal business stakeholders on relevant Compliance matters, like e.g., projects, launches, integration management.
• Implement the global Compliance Management System (CMS) in your area of responsibility considering necessary local specifics like local industry norms, local laws and codes. Key deliverables amongst others: Conduct risk assessments, perform the Compliance forums on regular basis, hold defined critical Compliance trainings, etc.
• Take appropriate measures to foster a strong Compliance culture in area of responsibility and conduct investigations in collaboration with the CoE Case Management team.
• Conduct educational and training programs that focus on the elements of the CMS to create awareness of compliance standards. Maintain compliance awareness through on-going communication programs and initiatives.
• Independently conduct investigations on violations of code of business conduct, conflict of interest, bribery & corruption and fraud related matters as per the process.
• Support the Compliance Center of Expertise (CoE) with best practice sharing and keeping oneself up to date with Compliance trends.
• Assist with fostering and implementing relevant compliance strategies and initiatives, as well as applicable policies and procedures, local industry norms, local laws, and codes.
• Implement and maintain Compliance Framework in designated area of responsibility and ensuring adherence also to local legislation.

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