Head of Ethics & Business Integrity North America

Salary Range: $183,750.00 - $265,416.66 All Compensation Will Be Determined Commensurate With Demonstrated Experience. Head of Ethics & Business Integrity North America At Opella, we simplify self-care for real people. As Head of Ethics & Business Integrity North America you become part of that mission – turning ideas into products that actually reach hands and homes. This role is where precision, consistency, and accountability come together to support our self-care revolution. About The Job The Head of Ethics & Business Integrity North America (NA) leads the implementation and continuous enhancement of Opella’s fit-for-purpose Ethics & Business Integrity (EBI) Program. The role plays a key part in fostering a culture of integrity by promoting ethical decision‑making, responsible conduct, and accountability across the organization. This is a hands‑on position with responsibility for all elements of the EBI Program in North America. This role will also support global monitoring activities beyond NA. Main responsibilities: Drive and oversee the implementation and continuous enhancement of a fit‑for‑purpose Ethics & Business Integrity (EBI) Program for NA. This includes policies and procedures, training and communications, risk assessments, and related compliance initiatives. Provide strategic advice and support to the NA leadership team and key stakeholders on ethics and compliance matters. Establish and maintain EBI governance and oversight for NA region. Lead the implementation of the Third-Party Compliance Program. Support and/or conduct investigations under the oversight of Global Investigations, in collaboration with People & Culture, and recommend appropriate disciplinary and corrective actions. Conduct monitoring and review activities to identify, detect, prevent, mitigate, and anticipate ethics and compliance risks for NA region and support monitoring activities beyond NA. Oversee the execution of remediation and continuous improvement plans. Partner closely with the Global EBI team, providing local insights and expertise to support the enhancement of global EBI program. About you: 10 + years of experience in ethics and compliance in the US; Experience in/for Canada is a plus. Previous experience in HealthCare or Consumer Goods industries. Previous experience working within multinational and multicultural environments University degree in management/business administration, law or other relevant discipline Soft and technical skills: Demonstrate exemplary ethical behavior and act as a role model for integrity and compliance. Strong knowledge of major international anti-corruption laws and healthcare-related laws and regulations applicable in the US and Canada. Strong risk assessment and risk management capabilities, including the ability to identify emerging risks and prioritize mitigation efforts. Ability to analyze and interpret data, key risk indicators, and trends to generate insights, support decision-making and drive risk-based actions. Sound judgment and strong critical thinking, analytical, and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to assess complex issues and develop pragmatic solutions. Excellent interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills, with the ability to distill complex concepts into clear and actionable guidance for business stakeholders. Strong leadership and influencing skills, with the ability to navigate challenging situations, drive resolution, and influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization. Ability to work effectively both autonomously and in a highly collaborative, cross‑functional environment. Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced environment, demonstrating agility, flexibility, and a willingness to adapt to evolving business needs and priorities. High degree of personal accountability, resilience, and professional credibility. Demonstrated ability to build trusted relationships with senior leaders and serve as a strategic business partner while maintaining independence and objectivity. Strong project and program management skills, with the ability to drive multiple initiatives simultaneously and deliver results through others. About Us Opella is the self-care challenger with the purest and third‑largest portfolio in the Over The Counter (OTC) & Vitamins, Minerals & Supplements (VMS) market globally. Our mission is to bring health in people’s hands by making self-care as simple as it should be. For half a billion consumers worldwide – and counting. At the core of this mission is our 100 loved brands, our 11,000‑strong global team, our 13 best‑in‑class manufacturing sites and 4 specialized science and innovation development centers. Headquartered in France, Opella is the proud maker of many of the world’s most loved brands, including Allegra, Buscopan, Doliprane, Dulcolax, Enterogermina, Essentiale and Mucosolvan. As a globally certified B Corp company, we are active players in the journey towards healthier people and planet. Find out more about our mission at Opella and its U.S. affiliates are Equal Opportunity and Aff…? All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; creed; religion; national origin; age; ancestry; nationality; marital, domestic partnership or civil union status; sex, gender, gender identity or expression; affectional or sexual orientation; disability; veteran or military status or liability for military status; domestic violence victim status; atypical cellular or blood trait; genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing) or any other characteristic protected by law. North America Applicants Only All compensation will be determined commensurate with demonstrated experience. Employees may be eligible to participate in Company employee benefit programs. #J-18808-Ljbffr Opella