Kari Steuer is a Senior Manager of Compliance & Privacy based in Michigan. Below she shares some insights into her funciton and why she loves what she does!
Can you tell me a little bit about the Global Compliance & Privacy function at Perrigo? I have been part of the Perrigo family for 6 ½ years. I started in Human Resources and then moved to Global Compliance & Privacy three years ago. The Global Compliance & Privacy team is made up of six team members based in different locations (USA, Belgium, & Greece). Our team seeks to empower others to do the right thing in an informed, ethical, responsible way!
Does Perrigo compliance differ from your previous experience? In this role, I have significantly expanded my scope and am fortunate to work with international colleagues on a daily basis. I have expanded my cultural horizons and strengthened my communication skills in seeking to build strong international collaborations.
What is a typical workday like as part of the Global Compliance & Privacy team? In a compliance role, the workday varies where the team supports all areas of the business. Each member of our team has a specific discipline and some of my areas include supporting investigations, conducting third party due diligence, performing compliance & privacy audits, and creating educational communications and trainings to support awareness.
How would you describe the Team culture? Our team culture embraces every aspect of Integrity, Respect and Responsibility. The attitudes of each member of our team drive our success to proactively support our business partners. While the team may be small in size, we are big on accomplishing the work collaboratively with enthusiasm and passion to encourage others to do the right thing! I am fortunate to work with this diverse team of experts, where each of us bring different backgrounds of expertise.
Tell me about the teams this function works closely with on a day to day basis? This is truly a global team that supports everyone across the globe. We work directly with leaders across each organization in every business unit. The team works closely with identified Ethics Coordinators who are liaisons between our Global Team and local business partners.
How would you describe the leadership style within the function? My leader drives our positive and cohesive team culture. She leads by example and has recently been recognized by the business for being a great business partner who is always accessible, knowledgeable, and helpful. I am empowered and positively challenged to grow and learn in this position knowing that I have her as a supportive mentor!
What has been your biggest work-related highlight? In this role, I am able to work directly with colleagues across the globe. I have worked with the team to create tools, resources and communications to reinforce the importance of living out our Core Values every day.
What can a prospective employee expect when joining the Global Compliance & Privacy function? Employees can expect to work with a diverse, collaborative team that is supported by their VP/EVP. The realm of compliance and privacy continues to grow with the everchanging regulatory requirements across the globe. We are fast paced, fun and always developing new ways to enhance this program!
What does someone need, to be successful within the function? Individuals who support compliance and privacy uphold all values outlined in our Code of Conduct by always doing the right thing, use critical thinking skills, are courageous and willing to speak up, drivers of change, attentive to detail, and collaborative.One must be very open minded to cultural differences, possess the ability to embrace diverse backgrounds and enjoy interacting with our colleagues across our global.
What is your favourite part about the Global Compliance & Privacy function? I love being a part of this diverse team and interacting with colleagues across the globe. I am supported by my leader who is very engaged with the team/business, supports development and growth, supports my ideas, and encourages creativity.
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