JOB DESCRIPTION

Develop and implement the company's controlled substance compliance program (CSCP) plans to identify controlled substance compliance risks, implement effective mitigation strategies and support required compliance reporting. Collaborate with executive leadership and key stakeholders to maintain an effective CSCP. Has a deep knowledge of applicable laws, regulations, and standards, including but not limited to the Controlled Substance Act, and the rules and regulations overseen by the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA). Serve as the subject matter expert (SME) for controlled substance compliance matters and educate and collaborate with leadership as well as business and division teams regarding the impact of existing, new, and changing requirements pertaining to these programs to help ensure compliance and mitigate risk. Demonstrate the company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion, and safety.

• Lead internal cross functional teams for advancing strategy, development and implementation of the company's controlled substance compliance program
• Collaborate with Corporate Affairs to comment and lobby on federal and state legislative matters; participate in industry forums related to their compliance area
• Conduct risk-based assessments to quantify risk, evaluate gaps and determine remediation
• Serve as a SME and remain current on evolving regulations, standards, directives, and industry guidance
• Educate internal team members and external parties on compliance regulations, processes, and procedures
• Advise business unit leadership on best practices related to their selected areas of responsibility to ensure compliance
• Provide guidance to executives in executing risk assessments and implementing corrective action and mitigation strategies
• Review reports and conduct broad, in depth, analysis of various compliance metrics to identify trends and lead the resolution of potential vulnerabilities
• Collaborate with leadership to respond to inquiries from regulators
• Manage relationships with parties that support the CSCP's program activities
• Identify short- and long-term program initiatives, demonstrating the ability to prioritize immediate needs and plan for ongoing enhancement and evolution of the program over time
• Provide leadership and subject matter expertise in pharmacy diversion prevention and coordinates anti-diversion initiatives and activities with internal stakeholders
• Lead projects at the direction of the Kroger Health Compliance Officer and Director of Controlled Substance Compliance.
• Ability to travel independently, including to oversee training and audits
• Supervise and coach direct reports in the performance of their duties; complete performance reviews and provide direct feedback to direct reports
• Travel independently to various departments/division and industry meetings (approximately 10%)
• Ability to work cooperatively in high paced and sometimes stressful environment
• Ability to manage conflict in a reasonable, nonconfrontational and cooperative manner
• Ability to act with honesty and integrity regarding customer and business information
• Ability to follow directions and seek assistance when necessary to resolve customer and business issues
• Provide support and assistance through direct interaction with minors, individuals with special needs, and/or older adults
• Must be able to perform the essential job functions of this position with or without reasonable

• Pharmacist license in good standing
• 8+ years of professional experience in healthcare or pharmacy management including compliance program management
• 4+ years of diversified leadership, communication, organization, and people motivation skills or equivalent experience
• Strong leadership skills
• Strong analytical skills and ability to synthesize analysis into compelling verbal and written communications and presentations
• Excellent planning, organizing and follow-up skills with attention to detail and thorough documentation practices
• Ability to organize and prioritize work based on changing and challenging deadlines
• Highly collaborative individual, who has proven ability to work cross functionally and build strategic and mutually beneficial relationships at all levels of the organization
• Ability to be self-directed and work independently

• Master's degree in relevant field
• Prior compliance management or consulting experience
• Current Certification in their compliance area