Overview
Legal And Compliance Specialist Jobs in Jamaica at Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories
Title: Legal And Compliance Specialist
Company: Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories
Location: Jamaica
Company Description Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories, established in 1984 and headquartered in Hyderabad, India, is a global pharmaceutical company focused on expanding access to affordable and innovative medicines. The company offers a broad portfolio including APIs, generics, branded generics, biosimilars, and over-the-counter products, serving major markets such as the USA, India, Russia & CIS, China, Brazil, and Europe. Dr. Reddy’s continues to invest in future growth areas like novel molecules, digital therapeutics, and consumer healthcare, supported by a strong foundation in scientific research. As an early adopter of sustainability and ESG initiatives, the company maintains ambitious goals in environmental stewardship, access and affordability, diversity, and governance. Dr. Reddy’s follows a formal recruitment process through its HR department and actively cautions applicants about fraudulent job offers, providing dedicated channels to report any suspicious activity.
Role Description This is a full-time, on-site role for a Legal and Compliance Specialist based in Jamaica. The Legal and Compliance Specialist will support the implementation and monitoring of compliance programs, policies, and procedures to ensure alignment with local laws, global regulations, and internal standards. Responsibilities include reviewing contracts, legal documents, and business practices, identifying compliance risks, and recommending mitigation strategies. The role involves conducting or coordinating compliance trainings, maintaining records, and assisting in internal investigations or audits. The specialist will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, prepare reports for management, and support interactions with regulators and external partners as needed.
Qualifications
- Strong knowledge of legal and regulatory frameworks relevant to pharmaceuticals, healthcare, and corporate governance.
- Experience in compliance program management, policy drafting, monitoring, and risk assessment.
- Ability to review and interpret contracts, legal documents, and regulatory guidance with attention to detail.
- Proficiency in preparing clear reports, documentation, and compliance-related communications.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills for working with cross-functional teams and external stakeholders.
- Integrity, sound judgment, and a commitment to high ethical standards and confidentiality.
- Bachelor’s degree in Law, Business, Compliance, or a related field; professional certification in compliance or corporate governance is an advantage.
- Prior experience in a legal, regulatory, or compliance role within the pharmaceutical or healthcare sector is preferred.
