Associate Director

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POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the direction of the compliance function reporting directly to the Deputy Compliance Officer (“DCO”) this position owns the anti-corruption compliance program for Illumina’s markets in Greater China (“China Markets”). The DCO ensures that the China Markets anti-corruption compliance program is aligned with the 7 Elements of an Effective Compliance Program as well as the companywide Corporate Compliance Program. This position is responsible for the development, improvement, and day to day activities/management of the China Markets anti-corruption compliance program and system. With direction from the CCO and DCO this position is also responsible for implementing anti-corruption compliance standards and procedures and ensuring that these standards are communicated and institutionalized throughout the China Markets. This position serves as the local subject matter expert on anti-corruption topics or functions. This position requires the ability to be a business partner. This position will collaborate with the compliance functions in the Americas, Europe, and AMEA (Asia/Middle East/Africa) to ensure regional alignment with the Corporate Compliance Program. This position will also need to team with the Investigations function responsible for anti-corruption investigations when necessary.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop, implement, and execute an anti-corruption risk assessment including ranking of risks and identification of risk mitigation plans for the China Markets. Include compliance risks associated with local anti-corruption laws and regulations.
• Align the China Markets anti-corruption compliance program with the 7 Elements of an Effective Compliance Program and the global Illumina Corporate Compliance program.
• Communicate compliance related information regarding the above-mentioned risks with the China Markets commercial leads.
• Assist in developing and implementing China Markets anti-corruption policies and procedures designed to ensure full compliance with legal, regulatory, accounting, and contractual requirements.
• Develop, distribute, and deliver effective training and communications in support of the China Markets and Illumina’s Corporate Compliance Program, including language localizations as appropriate.
• Promote awareness of the China Markets and Illumina’s Corporate Compliance Program.
• Periodically measure the effectiveness of the China Markets compliance program to develop and implement appropriate recommendations.
• Work with Internal Audit to monitor compliance with compliance policies through the use of periodic audits.
• Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders including HR, Internal Audit, Finance, Commercial, Global Trade Compliance, and Supply Chain to identify, mitigate and resolve anti-corruption compliance matters.
• Lead cross-functional project teams as needed to implement corporate compliance initiatives.
• Partner with the Director of Global Compliance Operations and Channel Partner Compliance to manage and run the Channel Partner due diligence process, Channel Partner training, and annual Channel Partner certifications for AMEA Markets.
• Build, manage, and administer a Channel Partner database for China Markets.
• Coordinate due diligence on distributors, agents, and other Third-Party Intermediaries, including outside service providers and software vendors for China Markets.
• Assist with compliance and ethics related investigations, inspections, and audits in coordination with the CCO, DCO, and the Investigations function. Follow up on anti-corruption compliance and ethics related investigations to ensure recommendations have been appropriately and timely implemented.
• Coordinate and complete report activities to the Chief Compliance Officer on a quarterly basis regarding anti-corruption compliance initiatives, training, and results of compliance evaluations.
• Participates in the development of China Markets annual anti-corruption compliance budget and ensure expenditures remain within the budgeted expectations.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required to help ensure an effective China Markets anti-corruption compliance program.

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• A bachelor’s degree is required, with a degree in accounting, finance or related field being a plus.
• At least five years of legal, corporate compliance or similar experience preferably with a multinational organization similar to Illumina.
• Familiarity with laws and regulations associated with the above risks and related controls is required.
• Certification or advanced degree a plus.

SPECIALIZED SKILLS & OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Strong sense of integrity, business transaction transparency and the ability to balance business interests with the need to exercise independent judgment.
• Thorough knowledge of anti-corruption compliance, including the 7 Elements of an Effective Compliance Program.
• Organized, energetic, flexible and self-motivated, with an analytical mind. Able to gather, analyze, evaluate facts, and reach appropriate conclusions. Able to work independently, often without assistance or on-site supervision.
• Strong time management and document management skills with a fine attention to detail.
• Willing and able to travel (up to 15%) including International.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively at all levels of the company, both orally and in writing is essential for this role.
• Proficient in use of Microsoft Office software. Emphasis on excel and SharePoint
• Strong diplomatic skills, patience, and the proven ability to find creative, business-friendly solutions.
• Strong people and customer service skills.
• Able to establish and maintain effective working relationships within Illumina. Able to gain the confidence, respect and trust of Illumina Business Units through attributes such as professionalism and positive attitude.
• Is respected throughout the organization by individuals.
• Is sought out by management for input on anti-corruption compliance matters.
• Excellent project management and process improvement skills.
• Ability to maintain a flexible work schedule (able to meet the requirements of the position as needed, including ability to work evenings and weekends, with or without advanced notice)
• Identifies anti-corruption compliance risks throughout the year and brings those to the attention of the Chief Compliance Officer.

TRAVEL REQUIRED: Up to 15%

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