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DIR, INTERNAL AUDITING

Job Title: DIR, INTERNAL AUDITING
Job Code: 1144
FLSA: E
Job Level: 98
Revised Date: 03/30/1998
Job Family: JF 28

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Occupational Summary

Responsible for guiding an effective federated compliance structure through a combination of centralized services, compliance liaison oversight and coordination, ongoing evaluation of compliance program performance, and methods to detect and prevent conduct that may represent noncompliance or actions not consistent with Duke's Values.

Work Performed

The Director plays a vital role in supporting Duke's Values and fulfillment of its commitments to compliance and integrity. The Director provides leadership and guidance in establishing and implementing an effective compliance and privacy program that addresses regulatory requirements applicable to an elite international university, first tier research institution and academic medical center conducting clinical trials.

Success depends on a risk-based, consultative approach to define priorities; a commitment to foster strong relationships and open communication among the stakeholders; and dedication to cultivating behaviors and actions that uphold and reinforce integrity, accountability and transparency. The Director acts as an advisor to the institutional compliance risk owners and decentralized compliance risk management leadership.

Based on the annual risk assessment and the prevailing enforcement landscape, the Director coordinates assurance and monitoring activities to evaluate policies, processes, responsibilities and outcomes that support compliance with applicable statutory, regulatory and other standards. The Director sets priorities and supervises teams dedicated to executing the compliance program responsibilities for privacy, compliance services and compliance monitoring.

The Director serves on various internal working groups, steering committees and advisory boards in the role of compliance advisor and/or compliance program oversight. These include standing and ad hoc groups for occupational and environmental safety, conflict of interest, privacy, policy development, international activities, and emerging risks.

The Director must exhibit independence and objectivity in reviewing and evaluating compliance policy, programs, processes, activities, and reported issues or concerns. The Director must also demonstrate creativity, foresight and exceptional judgment in thought, actions and relationships.

Manage the institutional compliance programs, ongoing compliance risk assessment process, and compliance maturity initiatives; coordinate activities with the internal audit function.

Maintain the working inventory of key laws and regulations and related compliance activities.

Apply sound and balanced risk evaluation and risk mitigation perspective; maintain a working understanding of the contemporary compliance landscape; cultivate relationships with peers and subject matter experts to facilitate anticipatory evaluation of new regulations, enforcement focus or other compliance initiatives.

Provide consultation to senior management regarding risks, continuous improvement initiatives and response to potential noncompliance events; coordinate resolution of issues with senior leadership and/or management of the compliance areas or business units; identify and develop initiatives to address and resolve areas of compliance concerns or emerging risks.

Ensure program effectiveness by addressing governmental and governing body requirements, including Federal Sentencing Guidelines and the elements of an effective compliance program.

Recruit, develop and supervise the compliance services and privacy teams.

Prepare updates and reports for senior leadership, steering committees and governing boards Represent the institutional compliance program on internal working committees and review boards.

Strengthen the compliance environment by working closely with the federated compliance liaisons and compliance risk owners, raising awareness of emerging risks, enforcement landscape and institutional risk management; collaborate across centralized and federated leadership to understand disparate needs and negotiate solutions that support risk management goals; maintain a close working relationship with general counsel.

Required Qualifications at this Level

Education/Training

Bachelor's degree required; Juris Doctorate or other relevant advanced degree strongly preferred.

Experience

Work requires a minimum of 10 years of relevant work experience, showcasing a proven track record in successfully leading, managing, and developing high-performing teams. Exceptional communication and presentation skills are essential, specifically in interactions with governing boards, senior leadership, and functional area management and staff. The ideal candidate will have recent experience in the not-for- profit industry, preferably within a comprehensive top-tier research university or academic medical center setting.

Skills

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The intent of this job description is to provide a representative and level of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the total of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.


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