Performance with integrity

Business ethics and compliance

We embed ethical business practices across our global operations to operate with transparency, trust and compliance.

Governance overview

Ensuring strong oversight and global compliance standards.

How we govern ethics and compliance

Regular compliance reporting to the Board of Directors (annually), Risk, Science & Technology Committee (quarterly) and Audit and Nominating & Governance Committees (as needed).
Led by our Chief Compliance Officer.
Global legal and compliance experts support adherence to legal requirements and corporate responsibility goals.
Robust Code of Conduct, anti-corruption and ethics policies.

Training

Ethics and marketing training

Mandatory annual Code of Conduct training for all employees.
Training on fair and ethical marketing practices.
Guidance on appropriate interactions with healthcare providers and public officials.
Clear protocols for managing conflicts of interest.
Training on on-label promotion and compliant handling of off-label inquiries.

Remediation

Guided by our Code of Conduct, we promote transparency and help ensure questions, concerns and potential violations are addressed promptly and impartially.

Reporting and response processes

Multiple channels for questions and reporting concerns, including our Advice Line, available 24/7 and operated by an independent third party.
Prompt, impartial investigation of reported issues.
Escalation procedures to the Audit Committee for accounting or control-related matters and Board as appropriate.
Ongoing refresh of compliance training to address emerging risks.