Professional Development Series – Episode 2: Leveraging Regulatory Experience for Compliance Careers - On Campus Podcast

An effective compliance program, as outlined in the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines, incorporates seven key elements to prevent and detect organizational misconduct. First, organizations must establish clear standards and procedures to ensure legal and ethical conduct, supported by comprehensive training and communication to promote awareness. Second, high-level personnel must oversee the program, ensuring accountability, while specific individuals are responsible for its implementation. Finally, regular monitoring, auditing, a system for confidentially reporting violations, consistent enforcement, and periodic risk assessments ensure the program's ongoing effectiveness. 

Two CITI Program colleagues, Andra M. Popa, JD, LLM, Assistant Director of Healthcare Compliance, and Anne Hawkins-Badge, DHSc, MSPH, Assistant Director of Environmental Health and Safety, discuss their respective regulatory expertise that directly aligns with the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines' seven key elements. In their discussion, they highlight the similarities and skills that may apply to a professional compliance position from their respective backgrounds. 

Additional Resources: 

• CITI Program’s Healthcare Solution:                https://about.citiprogram.org/solutions/healthcare/ 
• CITI Program’s Health and Safety Solution: https://about.citiprogram.org/solutions/health-safety/ 
• CITI Program’s Higher Education Training Solution: https://about.citiprogram.org/solutions/higher-education/  

Chapters

• 0:06 Introduction and Episode Context
• 1:14 Transferring Skills to Compliance Roles
• 1:29 Anne’s Background in Environmental Health and Safety
• 2:21 Andra’s Background in Healthcare Compliance
• 2:50 Defining Environmental Health and Safety
• 4:22 Transferring Skills and Career Transition Advice
• 6:32 Seven Elements of an Effective Compliance Program Introduction
• 9:24 Oversight and Leadership in Compliance
• 12:09 Training and Education in Compliance
• 13:29 Auditing, Monitoring, and Risk Assessment
• 15:55 Effective Lines of Communication
• 17:23 Enforcement of Standards
• 18:38 Responding to Detected Offenses and Corrective Action
• 19:20 Overlapping Industries and Transferable Skills
• 20:25 Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Compliance Opportunities
• 21:23 Conveying Transferable Skills in Job Applications
• 22:46 Building Skills and Networking through Filler Jobs
• 23:23 Advanced Technology and Automation in Compliance
• 24:14 Relevant Courses and Continuous Learning
• 25:33 Conclusion and Resources