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Now Hiring: Compliance Specialist DEA & Controlled Substances; take the next step in your compliance career.This Jobot Job is hosted by: Liz Valdez
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Salary: $20 - $26 per hour
A bit about us:
Join a mission-driven nation's leader in pharmaceutical distribution with a strong compliance reputation, where you'll work on high-impact anti-diversion efforts that protect communities all within a tight-knit, collaborative team and a stable, growth-focused environment.
Why join us?
- Comprehensive Health benefits + EAP
- 401k, Profit Sharing Retirement Plan
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
- HSA, FSA, Dependent Care Flex Spending Acct
- Life, AD&D, & AFLAC Plans
- Paid Vacation/Holidays
- Paid Sick Leave
Job Details
About the Role:
We re looking for a detail-oriented, mission-driven Compliance Specialist to join our growing DEA Compliance team. This key role supports and strengthens our compliance with DEA regulations, state and federal laws, and internal policies with a focus on Suspicious Order Monitoring (SOM), controlled substance oversight, and anti-diversion initiatives.
If you re passionate about regulatory compliance, enjoy investigative work, and thrive in a cross-functional, high-accountability environment, this role is for you.
What You ll Do:
- Lead and support DEA compliance activities focusing on SOM, ARCOS, CSOS, and suspicious order investigations.
- Conduct Know Your Customer (KYC) due diligence and ongoing monitoring.
- Investigate pended controlled substance orders and prepare clear, objective documentation.
- Maintain accurate and compliant DEA recordkeeping and reporting (SORS, ARCOS, theft/loss reports, inventories, state filings).
- Collaborate across departments to ensure compliance in all controlled substance activities.
- Support audits, inspections, and interactions with the DEA and State Boards of Pharmacy.
- Help implement and manage internal training programs on DEA compliance and controlled substances.
- Stay ahead of regulatory changes and support SOP updates and continuous improvement initiatives.
What We re Looking For Must-Haves:
- Bachelor s degree OR 4+ years of relevant experience in pharmaceutical, healthcare, or regulated industry compliance.
- 2+ years of hands-on experience in DEA compliance or controlled substance regulations (6+ for non-degreed candidates).
- Strong knowledge of DEA regulations (21 CFR 1300+) and applicable federal, state, and local controlled substance laws.
- Proven experience with SOM, ARCOS, CSOS, and compliance auditing.
- Excellent analytical, documentation, and investigative skills.
- Proficient in advanced Excel and database tools.
- High attention to detail, ability to work independently, and strong time-management skills.
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills; able to work with all levels of the organization and external regulatory agencies.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience interacting directly with DEA field offices or regulatory investigators.
- Background in investigative work, diversion control, or compliance program oversight.
- Knowledge of drug distribution and/or pharmacy laws and industry best practices.
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