Technical Program Manager - Compliance

WELCOME to Aetion! We are a global leader in science-driven technology using real-world evidence to provide innovative healthcare solutions. Our Discover and Substantiate applications, powered by the Aetion Evidence Platform, are used to evaluate the safety, effectiveness and value of medications, delivering better outcomes to patients, medical professionals, and clients. We’ve partnered with top biopharma companies and are backed by leading venture capital firms to help increase our medical research and expand our product line. Aetion is headquartered in the US and has expanded throughout Europe with a Research and Development Hub in Barcelona. 

Aetion and Aetion’s leadership are recipients of several prestigious awards: 

• Parity.org’s 2024 List of Best Companies for Equal Advancement Opportunities
• Digital Health New York’s 2024 New York Digital Health 100
• Newsweek's World's Best Digital Health Companies of 2024 

Come join us!

PERKS of being an A-Teamer: 

• 25 vacation days
• Daily in-office lunch stipend (and a fully stocked kitchen)  
• Sabbatical opportunity after five years of employment 
• Commitment to professional development opportunities 
• Employee-led initiatives including annual company-wide innovation day & DEI resource groups 
• Comprehensive private health coverage w/ out-of-network reimbursements options 
• Peer & company recognition programs
• Monthly educational lunch & learns

DESCRIPTION:

Aetion is looking for a highly motivated Program Manager for our Compliance and Risk Management Area.  This is a new role at Aetion that will be responsible for developing a compliance strategy, policy and procedure creation and overseeing the implementation of these.   The role will sit in our Tech Ops organization but will require collaborating with external auditors during  audit processes, our legal team and engineering.  In addition, the PM will work collaboratively across the organization and with Aetion leadership to ensure these programs are successful in maintaining high standards of compliance.

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

The following duties include, but are not limited to...

• Assessing risk:  Through collaboration with our InfoSec team Identify potential security risks related to customer data storage and processing within the organization's systems. 
• Develop and Implement compliance strategy:  Create and execute a strategic plan to enhance and continuously improve Aetion’s compliance and program in collaboration with Tech, Legal & Regulatory and other stakeholders.
• Policy and procedure creation:  Working with our tech writers and the appropriate SMEs to create and maintain comprehensive security policies and procedures aligned with  requirements. 
• Employee training:  Support all departments in day-to-day implementation and adherence to the compliance and quality management programs
• Reporting to management: Providing updates on compliance status and any identified risks to senior leadership.

QUALIFICATIONS: 

Required

• Bachelor’s degree and experience in a healthcare or other data compliance role.
• At least 2+ years spent in a Project Management or leadership role in this area.
• Significant experience and skill with compliance functions: writing policies and guidance documents; supporting various business activities; managing internal and external audits; conducting internal risk assessments; developing recommendations for addressing identified risk
• Hybrid work model in Aetion’s BCN office and willing to travel as necessary for audits, important meetings, etc.

Preferred

• Experience with PolicyTech or other document management system and knowledge/experience using AI tools
• Experience working in the healthcare information technology industry, including regulatory engagement
• Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills
• Meticulous attention to detail and organization
• Equally adept at working independently and collaborating with others; self-motivation and willingness to take on responsibility and drive results 
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and comfort with ambiguity

Aetion is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Aetion is committed to being an employer of choice, not just a good place to work, but a great and inclusive place to work. To that end, we strive to recruit and maintain a workforce that meaningfully represents the diverse and culturally rich communities that we serve. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or disabled status or genetic information.