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Specialist - Life Sciences Compliance

McKinsey & Company
parental leave, paid time off
United States, Arizona, Phoenix
Jul 08, 2025
Risk & Compliance Specialist - Life Sciences Compliance Job ID: 99328 Do you want to work on complex and pressing challenges-the kind that bring together curious, ambitious, and determined leaders who strive to become better every day? If this sounds like you, you've come to the right place. Your Impact You will be part of McKinsey's Ethics and Compliance (E&C) function and will be based in the United States. The E&C function's mission is to manage risks to our firm, our clients, and our people, while also enabling our firm's client impact and innovation. The E&C function is a globally integrated team within the second line of defense of our firm. McKinsey's E&C program is thoughtfully designed, strategically structured, and empowered to function effectively in practice. It emphasizes a zero-tolerance approach to misconduct and incorporates clear policies, procedures, training, monitoring and consequence management to ensure seamless integration into our firm's operations and workforce. You will be a member of the Client and Regulatory Compliance pillar, which is responsible for instilling trust that our firm serves clients and communities with integrity and adheres to regulatory requirements. This role reports to the Director of Life Sciences Compliance. In this role, you will own specific aspects of identification and mitigation of the ethics and compliance-associated risks for delivery of projects in Life Sciences, working closely with client service teams that are engaged in day-to-day delivery. You will undertake E&C monitoring activities for Life Sciences projects, including compliance with contractual terms, guardrails, documentation retention requirements and any remediation plans. You will support the development and maintenance of a targeted domain of policies, procedures and practices for identifying, managing and reporting on ethics and compliance risks associated with client service within the Life Sciences practice. This may include requirements associated with the applicable federal health care program requirements, other relevant healthcare regulations, and any professional standards applicable to Life Sciences projects. Additionally, you will support strategic and operational initiatives to monitor deliverables throughout the lifecycle of projects, working closely with client service teams across Life Sciences projects. To accomplish this, you will review project materials such as project plans, interim materials and communication, and final materials to ensure that recommendations or advice are in line with Federal laws and regulations. Another key responsibility will be to lead specific aspects of the day-to-day E&C monitoring activities in Life Sciences projects, including documentation retention requirements and any remediation plans. As part of this role, you will support synthesis of data into insights to provide input into regular reporting for internal and external audiences on ethics and compliance matters associated with Life Sciences projects. You will also provide certain content-based support on E&C related training and communications for client service teams within the Life Sciences practice. To support this, you will collect data and build reports on adherence to training and other requirements by client service teams within the Life Sciences practices. You will liaise with E&C program teams to support cross-functional and senior stakeholder group (e.g., Legal, Risk) across our firm in a timely and efficient manner. As a member of the Client and Regulatory Compliance team and E&C function, you will be expected to be a contributor and thought partner within the function, in addition to supporting key organizational, operational, or strategic initiatives, as relevant. You will be required to engage in regionally focused initiatives, such as infusing our integrity agenda, under the direction and coordination of our regional E&C leaders, the purpose of which is to raise awareness of and further our firm's E&C program, and other agreed-upon supporting activities in your region or location. Collaboration is a key aspect of this role. You will collaborate with a cross-functional and senior stakeholder group (e.g., Legal, Risk) across our firm in a timely and efficient manner. Finally, you will play a critical role in sustaining and evolving our E&C program and upholding our commitment to integrity and lawful practices. Your Growth You are someone who thrives in a high-performance environment, bringing a growth mindset and entrepreneurial spirit to tackle meaningful challenges that have a real impact. In return for your drive, determination, and curiosity, we'll provide the resources, mentorship, and opportunities to help you quickly broaden your expertise, grow into a well-rounded professional, and contribute to work that truly makes a difference. When you join us, you will have: Continuous learning: Our learning and apprenticeship culture, backed by structured programs, is all about helping you grow while creating an environment where feedback is clear, actionable, and focused on your development. The real magic happens when you take the input from others to heart and embrace the fast-paced learning experience, owning your journey. A voice that matters: From day one, we value your ideas and contributions. You'll make a tangible impact by offering innovative ideas and practical solutions. We not only encourage diverse perspectives, but they are critical in driving us toward the best possible outcomes. Global community: With colleagues across 65+ countries and over 100 different nationalities, our firm's diversity fuels creativity and helps us come up with the best solutions. Plus, you'll have the opportunity to learn from exceptional colleagues with diverse backgrounds and experiences. Exceptional benefits: In addition to a competitive salary (based on your location, experience, and skills), we offer a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, mental health, and vision coverage for you, your spouse/partner, and children. Your qualifications and skills Bachelor's degree required, advanced degree(s) and/or applicable professional certifications (e.g., Juris Doctor or CPA) preferred 3+ years of life sciences and/or healthcare industry experience; prior consulting with a background in risk and regulatory compliance preferred 3+ years of experience in developing, driving and implementing holistic E&C programs (preferably in life sciences and healthcare) Working knowledge of US federal and state laws and regulations in life sciences and healthcare Outstanding English written and oral communication skills, including clear and concise writing and editorial skills and excellent listening skills Adept at influencing and engaging with all types of audiences to cultivate trust-based, peer-counselor relationships Builds trust-based relationships with leaders within and outside of the team; collaborates generously with others and is sought after as a key thought partner Exhibit highest levels of discretion and judgment in safeguarding confidential materials Demonstrated track record of enabling a collaborative, respectful, and inclusive environment for all colleagues Please review the additional requirements regarding essential job functions of McKinsey colleagues. Apply Now Apply Later FOR U.S. APPLICANTS: McKinsey & Company is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Certain US and Canadian jurisdictions require McKinsey & Company to include a reasonable estimate of the salary for this role. For new joiners for this role in Canada and/or the United States, including all office locations where the job may be performed, a reasonable estimated range is $112,900 - $176,800 in USD and $125,600 - $157,000 in CAD - to help you understand what you can expect. This reflects our best estimate of the lowest to highest salary for this role at the time of this posting, ensuring you have a clear picture right from the start, though it's important to remember that actual salaries may vary. Factors like your office location, your unique blend of experience and skills, start date and our current organizational needs all play a part in determining the final figure. Certain roles are also eligible for bonuses, subject to McKinsey's discretion and based on factors such as individual and/or organizational performance. Additionally, we provide a comprehensive benefits package that reflects our commitment to the wellness of our colleagues and their families. This includes medical, mental health, dental and vision coverage, telemedicine services, life, accident and disability insurance, parental leave and family planning benefits, caregiving resources, a generous retirement contributions program, financial guidance, and paid time off. FOR NON-U.S. APPLICANTS: McKinsey & Company is an Equal Opportunity employer. For additional details regarding our global EEO policy and diversity initiatives, please visit our McKinsey Careers and Diversity & Inclusion sites. Job Skill Group - N/A Job Skill Code - ECS - Compliance Specialist Function - Risk & Resilience Industry - Life Sciences Post to LinkedIn - Yes Posted to LinkedIn Date - Tue Jul 01 00:00:00 GMT 2025 LinkedIn Posting City - New York LinkedIn Posting State/Province - New York LinkedIn Posting Country - United States LinkedIn Job Title - Specialist - Life Sciences Compliance LinkedIn Function - General Business;Legal;Other LinkedIn Industry - Hospital & Health Care;Management Consulting LinkedIn Seniority Level - Associate