Senior Director

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Senior Director
The candidate will be responsible for overseeing the Firm’s regulatory compliance and government relations activities. Will be responsible for identifying areas of most significant specialty pharmacy compliance risk, for developing compliance programs, and for assuring execution of the specialty pharmacy program. Establish policies and implement processes to ensure the organization’s compliance with all applicable requirements of regulations, rules, licensing of business operations (facility licenses) and individuals performing professional services (individuals are primarily responsible that are appropriately licensed to perform the services) for the organization, by any state, federal and local governing bodies; establish and maintain documentation of compliance actions, coordinate with applicable business areas (Operations, Sales, Finance, HR, Quality, etc.) to provide and document applicable training, audit and incident investigation and reporting; interface with external agencies (state pharmacy boards, Office of Civil Rights, etc.) as applicable to support the company’s compliance efforts and programs. Demonstrate the company’s leadership behaviors and core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety. Develop, maintain and oversee the firm’s Compliance Program in a manner consistent with the Kroger Health Compliance Program and Kroger’s overall compliance program. Chair and ensure the effectiveness of the firm’s Compliance Committee. Provide status updates and proposed changes to the FIRM’S Compliance program to the Kroger Health Compliance Officer and the Chief Ethics and Compliance Officer (CECO) to gain alignment and direction. Facilitate investigations of complaints and alleged violation of the firm’s Code of Conduct, compliance policies and procedures, and state/federal laws and regulations. Work with the Kroger Health Compliance Officer to coordinate communication efforts. Report on a regular basis to the Kroger Health Compliance Officer and senior Kroger Health management acting as firm’s Compliance Officer. Coordinate resources to ensure the ongoing effectiveness of the firm’s Compliance Program. Ensure that retaliation-free reporting channels are provided, including an anonymous telephone and web-based reporting system available to all associates. Monitor legal and regulatory changes that affect the firm’s Compliance Program establish a process of implement changes, and communicate these changes to appropriate individuals. Oversee, coordinate and participate in a multifaceted educational and training program. Serve as firm’s Privacy Official, work in coordination with Kroger Health HIPAA Team. Ensure that appropriate checks are done to eliminate sanctioned individuals and contractors. Consult with legal counsel as needed to resolve compliance matters. Develop and oversee an audit program to monitor compliance, identify areas of vulnerability; oversee corrective action plans for resolution of problematic issues, and provide guidance to FIRM’S pharmacies on how to avoid or deal with similar situations in the future. Regularly report results to the Kroger Health Compliance Officer and the firm’s Compliance Committee. Ensure pharmacy accreditation and re-accreditation efforts are coordinated efficiently within the specialty pharmacy. Provide ongoing research and guidance for all compliance related issues and questions. Establish critical measurements, accumulate resources, resolve problems, and recommend and implement change to ensure compliance with internal and external policy and regulatory requirements related to accreditation, licensing, and related regulations. Facilitate the development of plans for response to Board of Pharmacy (BOP) probation rulings. Represent company and provide support for BOP external visits. Respond to BOP with any concerns. Coordinate firm’s government relations activities with industry organizations, Kroger Health Compliance Officer, and Corporate Affair. Ensure that the team initiates and fosters effective business relationships internally and across all government and licensing entities to maintain continuous awareness of regulatory requirements and the most effective means of compliance. Participate in any variety of meetings and work groups to integrate activities, communicate issues, obtain approvals, resolve problems and maintain specified level of knowledge pertaining to new developments, requirements, and policies. Supervise and coach direct reports in the performance of their duties; complete performance reviews and provide feedback to direct reports. Perform other related duties as assigned by Manager. Must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation

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