Global Investigations Counsel

The Global Investigations Counsel will be responsible for conducting confidential internal investigations on behalf of Dentsply Sirona and supporting the execution of the company’s internal investigation program.  This position will be responsible for working closely and collaboratively with legal, compliance, finance, HR and IT team members in the global and regional teams, as well as managing outside counsel and external investigation-related vendors and consultants.

This position will report directly to the Director, Global Compliance Investigations Counsel, and will ideally be based in one of Dentsply Sirona’s locations in the United States (but can also be based in another one of Dentsply Sirona’s locations globally).

Primary Job Responsibilities:

• Independently manage the evaluation and management of assigned cases, including but not limited to: initial case assessment, triage and assignment; documentation of the complaint in the hotline (e.g., intake for non-hotline complaints, case assignment, case status updates, closure summary, outcome and final report); communication with the reporter and key stakeholders.
• Lead and conduct internal investigations, including but not limited to: development of an investigation plan; data preservation, collection, review and analysis; interviews; development and presentation of findings and proposed remediation; creation of final investigation report.
• Actively manage investigations handled by outside counsel, including regular contact with outside counsel, auditors, consultants and vendors, as well as budget forecasting for such vendors based on case progress. 
• Provide the Director, Global Compliance Investigations Counsel with regular updates, reports and metrics on investigations as needed in connection with reporting obligations for internal and external stakeholders.
• Develop and implement remediation plans and policy changes to address potential compliance issues, including those identified through investigations.
• Support the execution of the root cause analysis process.
• Develop and provide training to relevant employees on best practices when conducting internal investigations.
• Develop and provide “Lessons Learned” and “Train the Trainer” presentations to Global Ethics & Compliance leadership team members.
• Support communication and messaging efforts aimed at fulfilling the investigations function’s commitment to transparency and organizational justice.
• Contribute to the development of policies, procedures and guidance concerning investigations, remediation, and related issues, with an emphasis on general guidance designed to address or avoid similar issues in the future. 
• Support internal and external audits and risk assessments of Dentsply Sirona’s businesses. 
• Actively participate in all other projects and initiatives of the Global Ethics & Compliance team, as requested by the Director, Global Compliance Investigations Counsel or the Vice President, Chief Ethics & Compliance Officer.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree (or international equivalent) required.
• Juris Doctorate (or international equivalent) required.
• Currently admitted to practice law in at least one state in the United States or the District of Colombia.

Experience

• Minimum of 3+ years’ experience conducting investigations, either at a law firm or in-house.
• In-house compliance experience in the life sciences/healthcare/medical device industry preferred.

Specific Knowledge / Skills

• Knowledge of and experience advising on laws and regulations related to: anti-bribery and anti-corruption, interactions with Healthcare Professionals (public and private), antitrust/anti-competition, data privacy, and international trade.
• Strong written, verbal and presentation skills, with the ability to express complex information and processes in a clear, concise and compelling manner.
• Solid analytical skills with the ability to respond to complex challenges with innovative solutions.
• Organized and detail oriented, with a high degree of ethics, integrity and professionalism.
• Highly motivated self-starter willing to meet strict deadlines and time constraints; must possess a positive, can-do attitude and show enthusiasm.
• Demonstrated ability to operate independently and work as part of a team, able to build relationships across and outside the department.
• Ability to communicate effectively to a diverse audience at multiple levels within the company through various formats.
• Must be fluent in English; foreign language skills strongly preferred, but not required.
• Ability to travel as required (estimated to be 20%).