Steven Farrior
Steven Farrior
Steven Farrior is a global compliance and risk management leader with extensive experience supporting S&P 500 companies across more than 100 countries, including the U.S., Europe, LATAM, China/ APAC, the Middle East, and Africa. He specializes in designing and optimizing compliance programs, integrating AI-driven monitoring and auditing solutions, and enhancing governance frameworks to meet the complex regulatory requirements of diverse international markets. His expertise includes holistic compliance program management and automation through technology, controls, analytics, centralized and compartmentalized resourcing, and business guidance—ensuring all seven OIG elements are effectively integrated.
With a proven track record in global compliance strategy, third-party risk management, Fair Market Value (FMV), transparency reporting (including, but not limited to, U.S. Open Payments, U.S. state requirements, EFPIA, France, and the UK), and the development of compliance systems and controls, Steven has led enterprise-wide initiatives in highly regulated industries. He has successfully implemented predictive risk modeling, developed business intelligence and reporting solutions, and advised senior leadership on cross-border compliance best practices. His expertise spans international regulatory frameworks, operationalizing compliance programs on a global scale, and leveraging data analytics for proactive risk mitigation and informed decision-making.
Steven’s deep understanding of IT, paired with his extensive knowledge of compliance risks and regulatory requirements, enables him to develop innovative, fit-for-purpose solutions that bridge compliance, IT, and business operations. He has designed and built numerous custom in-house compliance systems, integrating automation and advanced analytics to enhance efficiency, oversight, and decision-making. His ability to align technological capabilities with regulatory demands allows organizations to proactively address risks while optimizing compliance workflows.
He has previously held leadership roles in-house at large healthcare, life sciences, and CROs, including Global Corporate Compliance Officer, Head of Global Compliance Infrastructure and Reporting Governance and Head of Global Transparency Reporting Operations and Advisory.
Steven holds an MBA in International Business Management from the University of North Carolina Wilmington and an MSc in Global Human Resource Management from the University of Hertfordshire.