Anti-Corruption Policy Quiz

A global policy requiring Agios employees to comply with anti-bribery and anti-corruption laws when interacting with government officials, healthcare professionals, and others.

Applies to all Agios employees globally, encompassing interactions involving gifts, meals, educational materials, sponsorships, and grants.

Employees must report any suspected violation of the anti-bribery policy to their manager, HR, or Compliance/Legal.

Employees can report alleged violations anonymously through the Agios Compliance Helpline.

Agios prohibits any form of retaliation against employees reporting suspected violations of the policy in good faith.

This policy covers employee interactions with government officials, healthcare professionals, healthcare organizations, and others in the marketplace, including scientific and promotional discussions.

Agios Compliance Handbooks are relevant documents clarifying details related to the broader ethical and compliance initiatives within the company.

Agios prohibits bribery and corrupt practices involving healthcare professionals, government officials, and others in business dealings.

Local laws and regulations, as well as industry guidelines.

Employees of government agencies, including health ministries, customs, and other institutions.

Offering, giving, receiving, or soliciting anything of value to influence an official action.

Medical professionals, doctors, and nurses.

When a company policy is in disagreement with another policy or a law, follow the strongest/most demanding.

Regular training programs for employees on anti-corruption policies and laws.

Comply with the most rigid or demanding requirement in cases of conflicting policies.

Agios prohibits offering, giving, or receiving anything of value to influence a person or organization for improper gain.

This policy applies to all Agios employees, directors, agents, and representatives globally.

Agios regulates interactions with healthcare professionals (HCPs) to ensure they're ethically appropriate.

Activities that could be seen as bribes include providing benefits to HCPs to influence their actions, like fee-for-service agreements or sponsorships.

Agios policy aims to prevent employees from gaining an improper advantage through unethical means.

Employees are protected from retaliation when reporting suspected violations of the policy.

Agios's policy applies to interactions in all countries, even those without specific handbooks.

Employees must consult with relevant departments before engaging with HCPs to avoid ethical breaches.

Agios employees are protected from negative consequences for refusing to offer or accept bribes.

Individuals or organizations acting on behalf of Agios, such as contractors, consultants, or distributors.

Agios can provide modest gifts, meals, or hospitality to clients, but they must be infrequent, appropriate, and not used for unethical purposes.

Agios employees need prior written approval from the Compliance department before providing any gifts, meals, or hospitality to Government Officials.

Agios must conduct due diligence on third-party representatives to ensure they operate ethically and comply with anti-bribery regulations.

Agios prohibits employees from arranging travel for healthcare professionals (HCPs) or government officials if the travel is primarily intended to promote Agios's products or services, or if the travel benefits the HCP or official more than Agios.

Payments to airlines, hotels, or other vendors for HCP travel should be made directly by Agios whenever possible. Reimbursements are allowed with a written receipt if direct payment is not possible. Per diem payments are prohibited.

Agios can provide grants and sponsorships to legitimate medical and educational organizations to support educational programs, research, or other legitimate missions.

Donations should be made to legitimate charitable organizations, not individuals or organizations involved in recent Agios marketing or promotion. They should be made in response to general fundraising efforts, not directed requests.

The policy applies to all Agios employees globally. It covers interactions with government officials, HCPs, healthcare organizations, and others in the marketplace.

Anti-corruption laws cover both direct and indirect payments and benefits. This means that using third-party representatives to make payments or provide benefits could still be considered a violation.

This policy outlines the guidelines for providing funding and support to external organizations. It ensures that support is legitimate and aligns with Agios's mission.

These handbooks clarify details related to the broader ethical and compliance initiatives within the company, providing further guidance on the anti-bribery policy.

Employees must report any suspected violation to their manager, HR, or Compliance/Legal. They can also report violations anonymously through the Agios Compliance Helpline.

Agios prohibits any form of retaliation against employees who report suspected violations in good faith.