Senior Compliance Specialist EMEA

Job Band:

Job Band 9 (JB9)

Hiring Manager:

Brian Danahy

Lead Recruiter:

Paulina Piotrowska

Country:

Belgium

Our ability to grow, develop new capabilities and serve even more patients around the world depends on associates like you, who are passionate about our mission. Thank you for considering this new opportunity to further unlock your potential.

Position Summary Working under the supervision of the Deputy Chief Compliance Officer (or designee), the Senior Compliance Specialist is responsible for supporting and advancing the implementation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of global and regional compliance programs focused on the EMEA region

This role focuses on interactions with Healthcare Professionals (HCPs), Healthcare Organizations (HCOs), Government Officials (GOs), and external funding activities, ensuring alignment with applicable company policies, procedures, and industry codes of ethics (e.g., AdvaMed Code, MedTech Europe Code).

The Senior Compliance Specialist serves as a trusted advisor to the business, providing practical, risk-based guidance on commercial and medical activities while fostering a culture of integrity and ethical conduct.

The role also leads compliance training efforts across EMEA, develops tailored engagement strategies, and collaborates cross-functionally with Medical Affairs, Clinical, Commercial, Finance, Internal Audit, and Legal/Compliance teams to support key initiatives and projects.

Key Responsibilities Compliance Program & Advisory

Provide compliance guidance to business partners on HCP/HCO/GO engagements, external funding, and related activities

Support implementation and continuous improvement of compliance processes and internal controls

Identify compliance risks and develop practical, business-oriented mitigation strategies

Support data privacy initiatives impacting the EMEA region

Policy & Governance

Support the review, development, and implementation of global and EMEA compliance policies and procedures

Develop EMEA guidance documents and job aids to facilitate consistent application of requirements

Support governance forums, including Global and EMEA Compliance Committees

Transparency & Reporting

Collaborate with Finance and local stakeholders to collect, validate, and report transfer of value data

Ensure timely submission of transparency reports in accordance with applicable laws, including:

U.S. Sunshine Act

French Sunshine Act

Italian transparency requirements

Other applicable EMEA regulations

Oversee publication of required disclosures in relevant platforms

Training & Engagement

Design and execute an annual EMEA compliance training plan aligned with global priorities

Deliver targeted training programs based on risk exposure and role-specific needs

Develop engaging, audience-tailored content (digital, live, and hybrid formats)

Measure training effectiveness and report on participation, comprehension, and impact

Identify and implement innovative tools and technologies to enhance learning

Data, Monitoring & Auditing

Collect, analyze, and report compliance data to support audits and monitoring activities

Generate management reports for senior leadership and governance bodies

Track progress against the annual compliance plan and key performance metrics

Systems & Tools

Support implementation and maintenance of compliance-related systems, including:

Contracting and approval systems

Fair market value tools

Third-party due diligence platforms

Training and reporting systems

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Partner with Medical Affairs, Clinical, Commercial, Finance, and Legal teams to support compliance initiatives

Maintain strong stakeholder relationships across regions and functions

Additional Responsibilities

Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information

Support special projects and strategic initiatives as assigned

Minimum Qualifications Education

Bachelor's degree required; equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered

Experience

5-7 years of experience in EMEA compliance, legal, or related function within the medical device, pharmaceutical, or healthcare industries.

Strong familiarity with global healthcare compliance frameworks and transparency requirements.

Experience in managing compliance processes in Africa is preferred.

Skills

Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities

Ability to translate complex compliance requirements into practical guidance

Excellent written and verbal com