Compliance Specialist – DEA & Controlled Substances
- $20 - $26
- Coppell, TX
Now Hiring: Compliance Specialist – DEA & Controlled Substances; take the next step in your compliance career!
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.
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✅ What You’ll Do:
📌 What We’re Looking For – Must-Haves:
⭐ Preferred Qualifications:
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.
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✅ 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.
Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.
Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.