Africa Compliance Officer

Key Responsibilities
Understand business strategy and objectives
Act as a strategic advisor and partner with the business to develop compliant solutions
Champion of the GEC function by promoting the value-add we bring
Coach relevant GSK staff on the Values and Expectations
Development and oversight of direct reports (where applicable).
Implementation of compliance programs by translating global requirements into local specifications, including any relevant training
Design and ensure implementation of the Internal Control Framework that enables risk oversight and effective controls.
Act as a change leader for cutting edge practices and standardisation, where appropriate, to simplify the complexity of our practices.
Promote a Values-based culture through encouragement of, among other things, Speak Up
Engage with external parties to promote and defend GSK’s industry ethical lead and shape the external environment
Partner with the business to develop and oversee completion of CAPAs resulting from investigations, monitoring, audits or inspections
Oversee CIT investigations and manage stakeholders
As a key member of RMCB and Country Executive Board, encourage discussion of relevant, significant risks and ensure that issues and conclusions are escalated upwards and consistently across the market.
In addition to the responsibilities listed for a Country Compliance Officer:
Development and oversight of LOC-level people, where applicable
Support the development and execution of compliance strategy
Champion creation of a learning organisation which forms an integral part in learning and ensuring similar risks are assessed appropriately elsewhere in GSK,
Consider the BU enterprise view when developing compliance solutions
Influence the culture and practices of leaders at a division or function level
Partner with key leaders and managers in the business and influencing their strategies, risk management processes and strategic decision-making
Help the business evaluate and agree on its appetite for risk and explore options for proactive and pragmatic mitigation.
As a key member of governance boards, encourage discussion of relevant, significant risks and ensure that issues and conclusions are escalated upward.
Ensure governance framework is defined and there is clearly defined links and escalation to and from each governance board within the BU.
Drive accountability toward greater business transparency, compliance, values based decision making and a robust governance framework which reinforces trust in GSK from customers, business partners and patients.
Knowledge and Capabilities
Set Direction and Inspire
Influences business strategies and activities using strategic thinking and your knowledge of the GSK business, our competitors, the industry and regulators
Work Across Boundaries
Develop solutions that apply beyond the direct area of responsibility, potentially pan-BU.
Sees past the BU/Function silo walls and understands the broader risk management needs of GSK
Release Energy
Create an environment that enables teams to perform at its best and builds trust and team spirit to enhance the effectiveness of the group.
Develop Capability and Talent
Build a climate which values cross boundary collaboration where teams are encourages to maximise the skills, experience and expertise.
Develops their teams to ensure they develop the necessary capabilities (soft and technical skills) and proactively manages performance.
Drive Performance
Facilitates regional or BU/Function RMCBs and partners the business to establish the agendas.
Has a deep understanding of business strategies for their part of the organization and other relevant areas of GSK
Live Our Values:
An effective and influential leader and a trusted delegate for high level meetings
Prepares thoughtful and effective communications related to GSK’s risks, ethics and values