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Senior Manager / Staff Counsel, Compliance Investigations

Posted Oct 25
Full Time
On Site
Deerfield, Illinois
Job Summary

The primary focus of the Senior Manager/Staff Counsel, Compliance Investigations is to manage and conduct investigations. This role reports to the Director, Compliance Investigations.

Job Responsibilities
  • Manages and conducts investigations under the direction of the Director, Compliance Investigations.
  • Collaborates with Healthcare Compliance, Legal, Asset Protection, Employee Relations, Operations and other cross-functional partners to conduct and manage investigations and support Compliance initiatives.
  • Identifies opportunities and leads efforts to improve cross-functional relationships and investigations and compliance processes.
  • Conducts strategic analysis of investigation process and identifies opportunities to improve and streamline reporting of investigations.
  • Coordinates with Compliance Monitoring and Analytics team to review investigation data and support Legal and Compliance objectives.
  • Provides training and support to Investigation Manager(s).
  • Develops and mentors Compliance Analyst(s) through on-boarding, open communication, training and development opportunities and performance management processes; builds and maintains employee morale and motivation; ensures the team is appropriately staffed with required competencies; fosters a diverse and inclusive workplace.
About Walgreens and WBA

Walgreens (www.walgreens.com) is included in the U.S. Retail Pharmacy and U.S. Healthcare segments of Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. (Nasdaq: WBA), an integrated healthcare, pharmacy and retail leader with a 170 year heritage of caring for communities. WBA’s purpose is to create more joyful lives through better health. Operating nearly 9,000 retail locations across America, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands, Walgreens is proud to be a neighborhood health destination serving nearly 10 million customers each day. Walgreens pharmacists play a critical role in the U.S. healthcare system by providing a wide range of pharmacy and healthcare services, including those that drive equitable access to care for the nation’s medically underserved populations. To best meet the needs of customers and patients, Walgreens offers a true omnichannel experience, with fully integrated physical and digital platforms supported by the latest technology to deliver high-quality products and services in communities nationwide.”
The actual salary an employee can expect to receive, plus bonus pursuant to the terms of any bonus plan if applicable, will depend on experience, seniority, geographic location, and other factors permitted by law. This role will remain open until filled. To review benefits, please visit jobs.walgreens.com/benefits.

"An Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans".

Basic Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree and at least 4 years of experience in Compliance OR a High School Diploma/GED and at least 7 years of experience in Compliance.
  • Experience conducting internal investigations.
  • At least 2 years of experience contributing to financial decisions in the workplace.
  • At least 2 years of direct leadership, indirect leadership and/or cross functional team leadership.
  • Willing to travel up to/at least 10% of the time for business purposes (within state and out of state).

Preferred Qualifications

  • Prior Legal or Compliance experience focused on providing counsel and recommendations to executives and management related to matters of various complexity.
  • Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school and at least 3 years of post-bar attorney legal work experience in a law firm or corporate setting.
  • Required licensure to practice law in at least one state or the District of Columbia.
  • Experience evaluating information to determine compliance with standards, laws, and regulations.
  • Excellent analytical abilities and organ and written communication skills.