Pattersoncompanies

Pattersoncompanies

Senior Manager Controlled Substances

St Paul, MN · Senior

Sponsorship not specified$123k-$164kDetected 9 days ago
ComplianceProject ManagementNegotiationAuditingSupply ChainPerformance ManagementLeadershipCommunicationCollaborationProblem SolvingTime ManagementMentoringInternal Audit

About the role

  • One of the distinguishing marks of our company is the talented people who embrace the people-first, always advancing, and results-driven culture.
  • Professional growth abounds in this motivating environment.
  • The Senior Manager Controlled Substances serves as a subject matter expert and escalation point for complex compliance issues requiring expert judgment.

Responsibilities

  • Leads the organization's compliance audit and monitoring program, ensuring proactive risk identification, timely issue remediation, and accurate reporting of findings to leadership and relevant stakeholders.
  • Monitors emerging and evolving regulatory requirements, interprets legislation, and develops strategies and action plans to ensure organizational compliance domestically and internationally.
  • Provides strategic leadership in compliance training, developing and delivering training programs to strengthen regulatory awareness, operational compliance, and accountability across the organization.
  • Directs and develops a high performing compliance team, including staffing decisions, performance management, coaching, and establishing goals aligned with functional and organizational priorities.
  • Collaborates cross functionally with Legal, Operations, Sales, Supply Chain, and other business areas to provide compliance guidance, support business initiatives, and embed compliance into operational processes.
  • Coordinate DEA Form 106 filings and collaborate with DEA field offices as needed.
  • Comply with Company and department policies and standards; performs other duties as assigned
  • Ensures direct reports are aware of and follow ethical business practices and Company's Code of Conduct to maintain a supportive and productive working environment.

Requirements

  • 8 years of experience in regulatory compliance and/or compliance operations
  • 3 years of leadership or people management experience
  • Experience leading compliance programs within multi-site or enterprise environments
  • Familiarity with regulatory reporting platforms, auditing systems, and compliance
  • Experience in compliance programs involving controlled substances
  • Deep expertise in federal and state regulations governing controlled substances, including compliance requirements for purchase, sale, and distribution.

Nice to have

  • Preferred Requirements

Skills

  • Proven ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, sales-driven organization with competing priorities.
  • Advanced analytical and problem solving skills, including experience navigating ambiguous or complex regulatory situations.
  • Excellent communication and advocacy skills, with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels.
  • Effective decision making, time management, and prioritization skills.

Compensation

  • This role manages a compliance team, sets annual strategic direction, and partners with internal and external stakeholders—including regulators—to mitigate risk and advance an effective, data driven compliance program.

Benefits

  • We provide competitive benefits, unique incentive programs and rewards for our eligible employees:
  • Full Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits and an integrated Wellness Program
  • 401(k) Match Retirement Savings Plan
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Holiday Pay & Floating Holidays
  • Volunteer Time Off (VTO)
  • Educational Assistance Program
  • Full Paid Parental and Adoption Leave
  • Patterson Perks Program
  • Bachelor's Degree in Business, Regulatory Compliance, or related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience or equivalent education and/or experience

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