Global Ethics Senior Manager - ad interim

Job Description:

At Ferring Pharmaceuticals, we help people around the world build families and live better lives. We are entrepreneurial and innovative, with a global team focused on scientific advances in the areas of reproductive and women’s health, gastroenterology and urology. Ferring + You is all about working together and sharing ideas, so that we can bring science to life for patients around the world.

Every person at Ferring works together to change lives and help people build families. Our corporate teams offer empowering, innovative, challenging and rewarding careers – we are motivated to make a difference. To reach our full potential we collaborate, and respect and value diverse contributions so that we can grow as an organisation and as professionals. Together we can influence the world around us to make life and work better.

Ferring+You 

Our Global Ethics Office and Ferring AlertLine serve as a cornerstone of Ferring’s core values and are rooted in our strong ethical heritage. The Global Ethics Office works to continuously develop Ferring’s ethical culture, providing a trusted safe space for raising concerns and working in partnership with Global Compliance to investigate potential violations of policy or expectations of workplace behaviour and conduct as set out in the Ferring Philosophy and the Ferring Code of Conduct. 

As our Global Ethics Senior Manager you will report to the Head of Global Ethics and will be responsible for planning and conducting end-to-end internal investigations on allegations of behaviour-related and employee relations matters including but not limited to workplace harassment and inappropriate conduct. You are expected to liaise with Global Compliance, Legal and HR departments to effectively investigate and report results to our Global Investigations Committee.

You are a skilled communicator and effective investigator with an excellent aptitude for handling sensitive and confidential information. Furthermore, you will be responsible for data tracking and trend analysis, root cause identification and solutions, and identifying best practices and training in support of the overall HR strategy to prevent, detect and remediate employee relations and behaviour related issues.

This opportunity is a fixed-term parental leave replacement, available primarily in Portugal. Other European locations may be considered for suitably qualified candidates.

Your day at Ferring

Primary responsibilities

• Manage complex investigation allegations end-to-end on related to violations of policy or expectations of workplace behaviour and conduct according to our investigation process.
• Plan and conduct confidential, prompt, thorough, and fair investigations in partnership with relevant stakeholders (e.g., HRBP or Compliance).
• Coordinate all the activities related to an investigation, including organising meetings, travel arrangements and budget management. You will define the scope of the investigation, its strategy and assess the investigative approach for designated assignments. 
• Compile, prepare and maintain relevant documents to create timely and comprehensive written investigation and deliver an executive summary.
• Present findings, potential remediation and preventative actions to Ferring Global Investigations Committee.   

           

Secondary responsibilities

 • Assist in the design, development and/or delivery of learning initiatives related to conduct and employee relations topics.
• Own and Support development of policies to ensure compliance and sound practices regarding any new and existing employment laws. Where applicable, provide expertise on local regulatory compliance and research support related to Human Resources policies, processes, and procedures.
• Provide investigation case and issue trend data and actionable feedback to Ferring Global Ethics and Compliance Committee to reduce overall risk in the organization.
• Use HR and Employee Relations metrics to identify trend, root cause and propose proactive solutions, programs, and best practices to minimize Employee Relations issues. 

• Own and support the development and ongoing management of Global Ethics processes and initiatives, including Conflict of Interest and the Code of Conduct.

• Oversee vendor relationships and contract management activities supporting Global Ethics programs and initiatives.

• Support the development and delivery of Global Ethics training, communications, awareness campaigns, and related program initiatives. 

Behind our Mission…There’s you

• University degree required with a preference for HR, Legal and Compliance fields; additional continuing education and certifications in HR, Legal and Compliance fields are a plus
• 7 - 10 years of relevant business experience across a diverse range of contexts and cultures
• Proven ability to engage with multiple stakeholder groups to ensure operational alignment and execution
• Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to conduct difficult conversations with sensitivity and impartiality
• Strong analytical, conceptual and interpersonal skills with the ability to adapt to different cultures
• Discretion and diligent handling of sensitive information a must
• Excellent communication (verbal/written) and presentation skills
• Availability to travel around 10-15% of the time
• Fluent English is a must. Proficiency in additional languages a plus.

People come first at Ferring

Ferring commits to advocate for everyone’s right to build a family, no matter who you are, where you live or who you love
Our inclusive support package – “Building Families at Ferring” provides equal and accessible policies for all employees who wish to start their family journey, ensuring a global standard, irrespective of location and role
Parental leave for both birthing and non-birthing parents
Extended support on family building journey

Making a difference in the life of millions of people means we succeed by working together. Our diverse backgrounds, experiences, expertise, and perspectives enable us to find solutions to even the most challenging problems, and our success is tied to each team member’s contributions. Imagine the power of your career when it’s Ferring + You.

Behind our purpose… There’s you

If our mission and your vision are aligned, please apply!
We strive to build and maintain an inclusive and diverse workplace with equal opportunities and mutual respect for all employees regardless of their backgrounds and socioeconomic status.

Note to agencies: this search is being managed by Ferring’s Talent Acquisition team. Kindly do not send us spontaneous profiles.

Location:

Ferring Service Center Portugal