Senior Director, Compliance

Inventiva is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company headquartered in France, focused on the development of lanifibranor in a Phase 3 trial, NATIV3, in MASH. To learn more, please visit:

We are strengthening our compliance infrastructure and seeking a Senior Director, Compliance to lead and scale our global compliance and data privacy programs.

The Opportunity

Reporting to the Chief Legal Officer , the Senior Director, Compliance plays a critical leadership role in ensuring the company meets its legal, regulatory, and ethical obligations globally. This individual will lead the continued development, implementation, and oversight of comprehensive healthcare compliance and data privacy programs, while partnering extensively across the organization during a pivotal stage of growth.

This is a highly visible role that will support late‑stage clinical operations today and help establish the foundation for post‑readout readiness and future commercialization.

Key Responsibilities

Compliance Program Leadership

• Lead the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of global healthcare compliance programs aligned with evolving laws, regulations, and industry codes
• Partner cross‑functionally to support adherence to healthcare compliance requirements and ethical standards
• Develop, maintain, and update compliance policies, procedures, and processes to meet global requirements

Training, Systems & Oversight

• Develop and deliver compliance training programs that promote understanding of and adherence to company policies
• Implement and manage compliance systems and tools (e.g., HCP engagement, analytics, monitoring platforms)
• Support enterprise‑wide compliance risk assessments and contribute to the annual compliance workplan

Data Privacy & Transparency

• Partner with the Data Protection Officer (DPO), Legal, and IT to support a comprehensive global data privacy program aligned with HIPAA, GDPR, CCPA/CPRA, and other applicable regulations
• Assist in conducting Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs) and privacy risk assessments across clinical trials and third‑party vendor relationships
• Implement systems and procedures to ensure compliance with global transparency and spend reporting requirements
• Partner cross‑functionally to establish procedures for the development, review, and approval of publications and promotional materials
• Lead the Medical, Legal, and Regulatory (MLR) review committee

Monitoring, Investigations & Culture

• Conduct and support monitoring and auditing activities to assess program effectiveness and identify compliance risks
• Lead and support internal compliance investigations through resolution and reporting to leadership
• Administer compliance reporting channels (e.g., helpline) and promote a strong speak‑up culture across the organization
• Proactively identify inefficiencies within compliance and privacy programs and implement enhancements

Qualifications

• Degree in Law or a related field required
• Minimum of 10 years of healthcare compliance experience, preferably within biotech or pharmaceutical organizations
• Strong working knowledge of global healthcare regulations, compliance frameworks, and industry codes
• Demonstrated experience supporting late‑stage clinical development and readiness for commercialization

Core Skills & Competencies

• Healthcare compliance and ethics
• Risk assessment, monitoring, and auditing
• Investigations and issue management
• Policy development and governance
• Data privacy and regulatory interpretation
• Strong analytical, communication, and project management skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced, evolving environment

Why Join Us

• Join the company at a transformational moment
• Work closely with experienced executive leadership during a critical growth phase
• Opportunity to shape scalable compliance and privacy programs for a potential commercial organization

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other factors prohibited by law.