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WuXi Biologics

US GMP Compliance Head

Cranbury, NJ · On-site

$160K - $260K/yr

Job Title - US GMP Compliance Head Department - Quality Assurance Work Location - Cranbury NJ (On-site) Job Summary Reporting to QA Head of US & APAC, the US GMP compliance head will play a pivotal ...

Monex

Head of Compliance

Washington, DC · On-site

Head of Compliance Location: Washington, DC; Hybrid (4 Days in office, after 90 Days in-person) Status: Full-time; Exempt Reports to: Chief Executive Officer (Direct); International Compliance ...

The Better Money Company

Head of Compliance

New York, NY · On-site

$150K - $225K/yr

You've been the head of compliance or CCO of a licensed money transmitter or bank. * You've led preparation and filing of MTL applications across multiple states. * Strong working knowledge of BSA ...

Pillar

Head of Compliance

New York, NY · On-site

$137K - $184K/yr

Head of Compliance * Location: New York, NY (5 days/week in-office) * Base Salary: $175,000-$250,000 * Equity: Competitive Initial Equity Package + refreshers * Experience: 7-12+ Years About Pillar ...

Pillar

Head of Compliance

New York, NY · On-site +1

$137K - $184K/yr

Head of Compliance * Location: New York, NY (5 days/week in-office) * Base Salary: $175,000-$250,000 * Equity: Competitive Initial Equity Package + refreshers * Experience: 7-12+ Years About Pillar ...

QCP

Head of Compliance, US

New York, NY

The Head of Compliance will be responsible for designing, implementing, and overseeing the full compliance program of QCP's US's entity which will act primarily as a distributor for QCP's products.

Finalsite

Head of Compliance

Glastonbury, CT · On-site

$180 - $240/hr

SUMMARY The Head of Compliance is responsible for leading and overseeing the organization's global compliance, ethics, regulatory, and risk management programs across all business operations. This ...

QCP

Head of Compliance, US

New York, NY · On-site

The Head of Compliance will be responsible for designing, implementing, and overseeing the full compliance program of QCP's US's entity which will act primarily as a distributor for QCP's products.

QCP

Head of Compliance, US

New York, NY · On-site

The Head of Compliance will be responsible for designing, implementing, and overseeing the full compliance program of QCP's US's entity which will act primarily as a distributor for QCP's products.

Finalsite

Head of Compliance

Glastonbury, CT · On-site +1

$125K - $168K/yr

Join us and help shape stronger school communities around the world SUMMARY The Head of Compliance is responsible for leading and overseeing the organization's global compliance, ethics, regulatory ...

Sokin

Head of Compliance

New York, NY · On-site

$255K - $316K/yr

Role We are seeking an experienced and commercially minded Head of Compliance, US to lead Sokin's compliance function in the US, with a particular focus on bank compliance and bank operational ...

Finalsite

Head of Compliance

Glastonbury, CT · Remote

$129K - $173K/yr

Join us and help shape stronger school communities around the world SUMMARY The Head of Compliance is responsible for leading and overseeing the organization's global compliance, ethics, regulatory ...

Sokin

Head of Compliance

New York, NY · On-site

$150K - $165K/yr

We are seeking an experienced and commercially minded Head of Compliance, US to lead Sokin's compliance function in the US, with a particular focus on bank compliance and bank operational oversight.

Kikoff

Head of Consumer Compliance

San Francisco, CA · Hybrid

The Role Kikoff is seeking a Head of Consumer Compliance to lead and own our consumer protection compliance program. This is a senior leadership role responsible for ensuring that Kikoff's products ...

T Rowe Price

Head of Enterprise Compliance

Owings Mills, MD · On-site

$120K - $161K/yr

Role Summary The Head of Enterprise Compliance is a strategic senior leader responsible for designing, executing, and continuously enhancing the firm's Enterprise Compliance Program. This role sets ...

Kikoff

Head of Consumer Compliance

San Francisco, CA · On-site

The Role Kikoff is seeking a Head of Consumer Compliance to lead and own our consumer protection compliance program. This is a senior leadership role responsible for ensuring that Kikoff's products ...

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As of Jul 17, 2026, the average yearly pay for compliance head in the United States is $128,297.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $100,000.00 and $145,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the highest paying job in compliance?

The highest paying roles in compliance are often Chief Compliance Officers (CCOs) or senior compliance executives, with salaries exceeding $200,000 annually in large organizations. These positions require extensive experience, leadership skills, and often industry-specific certifications such as Certified Compliance & Ethics Professional (CCEP).

What jobs pay $500,000 a year in the US?

In the US, high-level executive roles such as CEOs, CFOs, and other C-suite positions often earn $500,000 or more annually. Senior professionals like investment bankers, specialized surgeons, and successful entrepreneurs can also reach this income level, especially with bonuses, profit sharing, or equity compensation. For a Compliance Head, reaching this salary typically requires extensive experience, leadership in large organizations, and often performance-based incentives.

What is the difference between Compliance Head vs Compliance Officer?

AspectCompliance HeadCompliance Officer
QualificationsTypically requires advanced degrees and extensive certifications (e.g., CRCM, CAMS)Usually holds relevant certifications and a bachelor's degree
Work EnvironmentStrategic, leadership-focused, overseeing compliance programs at a departmental or organizational levelOperational, detail-oriented, handling day-to-day compliance tasks and monitoring
Industry UsageCommon in large corporations, financial institutions, and regulated industriesFound across various industries, including banking, healthcare, and manufacturing

The Compliance Head is responsible for developing and leading compliance strategies at an organizational level, often managing teams and policies. In contrast, the Compliance Officer handles daily compliance activities, ensuring adherence to regulations. Both roles require relevant certifications, but the Compliance Head's role is more strategic and leadership-oriented.

How much does a head of compliance make?

The salary of a head of compliance typically ranges from $100,000 to $200,000 annually, depending on the industry, company size, and location. Senior compliance leaders often have advanced certifications like CCEP or CRCM and experience in regulatory environments, which can influence compensation levels.

What does a head of compliance do?

A head of compliance is responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing an organization’s compliance program to ensure adherence to legal and regulatory requirements. They monitor internal policies, conduct audits, and manage risk to prevent violations, often working closely with legal teams and requiring knowledge of industry standards and certifications. Their role helps protect the organization from legal penalties and reputational damage.
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US GMP Compliance Head

WuXi Biologics

Cranbury, NJ • On-site

$160K - $260K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 9 days ago

Job description

Job Title - US GMP Compliance Head
Department - Quality Assurance
Work Location - Cranbury NJ (On-site)
Job Summary
Reporting to QA Head of US & APAC, the US GMP compliance head will play a pivotal role in ensuring the highest standards of professional excellence, regulatory adherence and quality within the business, with overall responsibility and accountability of cGMP compliance across US sites. Working closely with each US site quality head in all areas of the business, this position will play an integral role in the development of US QMS strategy/business planning in US, aligned closely with the global QA function. In addition to this core responsibility this role will also act as key person for leading each US site to prepare for regulatory onsite inspection, including FDA and EMA.
Job Responsibilities
  • Key member of QA leadership team for WuXi Biologics US sites. The incumbent will play an integral role in the strategy and business planning processes, ensuring sites collaboration and leadership execution for WuXi Quality Management System, inclusive of GMP standards, compliance programmes.
  • A key element of the role as supporting new US site startup, include establishment of WuXi Biologics quality system together with site QA head and associated leadership cascade across all functional areas.
  • S/he will be responsible for managing a GMP compliance team and be involved in US sites self inspection program to audit each site, to assure each site GMP operation in compliance with all regulatory market, EU, FDA and company standards.
  • This role will also participate in global QMS projects and ensure global implementation and delivery aligned with regulatory and client expectations.
  • Supporting all areas of the business, this function will work very closely with each US site quality head to support all GMP activities.
  • Act as US regional QA head with responsibility of leading each US site to prepare for regulatory onsite inspection, including FDA and EMA.
  • Other activities which is required by site management & global QA.

Technical Competencies
  • It is desirable s/he has extensive knowledge of legislative, regulatory, market, biologics and data integrity requirements.
  • S/he must acknowledge current WuXi quality system and have working experience to set up local QMS based on corporate QMS.
  • Design and deployment of integrated Quality Management Systems, digital platforms, and data governance frameworks ensuring compliance, traceability, and audit-ready documentation

Experience
  • Strong demonstrated experience working in bio-pharma or similar experience in a pharma/science background, and have CDMO working experience is preferable.
  • Demonstrated experience leading a team across multiple US sites in startup and in sustaining phase a key desirable for this role.

Knowledge
  • Strong level of knowledge of FDA, EU, international and legislative requirements
  • Demonstrated experience within highly regulated environment, including FDA, EMA

Qualifications
  • To support the scope of responsibility and level of accountability ideally the candidate should be qualified to degree level in Biopharmaceutical Science or other related science discipline.
  • Equivlanet qualification with demonstrated experience will be considered.

Behavioural Competencies
  • Strong communication skills with demonstrated ability to work in a matrix environment.
  • Excellent leadership skills
  • Strong analytical skills
  • Strong decision maker based on risk level is a key competency of this role.
  • Result and solution focused
  • Strategic thinker with drive for business continuous improvement and customer focused

The salary range for this position is $160,000 - $260,000
Job description does not intend to list all the duties and responsibilities assigned to this position. Employee holding this position would be required to perform other job-related duties/responsibilities based on their expertise and company business needs.
An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability

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