The Manager Ethics, Compliance and Legal EMEA will play a key role in driving the implementation of the Global Compliance Program across the EMEA region, while also providing strategic legal support under the guidance of the Director Ethics, Compliance & Legal.1. Ethics & Compliance Responsibilities:
* Regional Leadership: Supporting International Compliance Oversight Committee and other Ethics & Compliance meetings, activities; enhancing and implementing processes as needed; and supporting efforts to advance the Ethics & Compliance Culture. Implement and maintain the Corporate Ethics & Compliance Program in EMEA, including compliance requirements specific to the region.
* Advice and Guidance: Provides day-to-day advice and guidance to relevant business teams on Ethics & Compliance matters. Participate in regional leadership team meetings.
* Risk Assessment Activities: Supports the annual Risk Assessment and reviews activity-specific plans by the business teams. Provides training and guidance on the Risk Assessment process, including development of tools as required.
* Written Standards: Provides support on the drafting, implementation and communication of Compliance-related policies and procedures.
* Program Management: Implements actions as specified in the annual work plan and KPIs.
* Regional Privacy: Manage compliance with privacy laws, including supporting the Data Privacy Officer.
* Training and Communications: Supports the implementation of the annual training and education plans. Develops communications on key Ethics & Compliance risks and initiatives, as requested. Supplements with additional training as requested, according to the needs of the business.
* Monitoring and Auditing: Supports the Audit, Monitoring and Investigations teams in activities as required. Implements monitoring processes in applicable businesses, including ride-a-longs with field personnel.
* Third Party Management: Supports Third Party Seller and Non-seller Third Party (NSTP) compliance management and initiatives, including processes for Third Party Risk Assessments and site visits.
* Investigations: Conducts and/or assists in investigations to the extent requested, including conducting reviews of documentation, conducting interviews and drafting reports. Ensures consistent and appropriate investigative processes are utilized.
* Corrective Actions: Implements and tracks appropriate and consistent corrective actions for identified compliance issues and assessment activities. Conducts assessments to determine effectiveness of corrective actions.
2. Legal Responsibilities:
* Contract Management: Draft and negotiate country-specific and cross-border commercial agreements such as sales, distribution, service, and purchasing agreements.
* Corporate Secretariat: Manage corporate matters relating to legal entities.
* Litigation Management: Provide counsel on dispute resolution, including litigation.
* General Legal Advice: Participate in review of marketing and other product claims materials for legal compliance; Provide legal advice to the Human Resources Department on employee-related matters; Advocate to government agencies and respond to their inquiries and subpoenas; Hire and manage outside legal counsel, as appropriate and as directed or approved by the General Counsel; Provide such other legal services as may be required for a publicly-traded, global medical device company.
* Global Legal Initiatives: Lead significant Legal Department and cross-functional initiatives.
* Law Degree (specific training or advanced degree in healthcare compliance, privacy and other related topics - preferred).
* 5-8 years of experience at a medical device, pharmaceutical, or other healthcare organization implementing a compliance program or legal job experience.
* English language fluency required. Fluency in other languages such as Spanish or Portuguese languages preferred.
* Valued advisor to business leaders with experience finding solutions to complex ethical and legal issues in EMEA.
* Excellent research, writing, and communication skills, and excellent ability to analyze complex matters and present them simply and clearly.
* Excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to prioritize and manage a heavy and multi-directional workload
This role comes with a competitive salary package, including a performance-based bonus, a company car, and a flexible hybrid working model (2 days in the Brussels office, 3 days remote). You'll be joining a globally respected organization with a strong commitment to innovation, integrity, and professional development.