Compliance Counsel EMEA

Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies; Brussel; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies in Belgium seeks a Compliance Counsel, EMEA, to act as a strategic legal partner designing and monitoring the corporate compliance program across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa.

You will ensure adherence to medical device regulations, data privacy directives, and anti-corruption laws while engaging cross-functionally with Medical Affairs, Clinical, Commercial, Finance, Internal Audit, and Legal/Compliance teams.

Qualifications

• JD/LL.M. or equivalent, admitted to practice in at least one EMEA jurisdiction.
• 6–10 years post-qualification experience, with ≥4 years in healthcare compliance within a multinational life sciences company.
• Fluency in English and at least one other European language, preferably French.

Responsibilities

• Provide compliance guidance to business partners on HCP/HCO engagements, external funding, and related activities.
• Align business practices with regional industry ethical frameworks across EMEA.
• Serve as primary internal legal counsel to stakeholders in EMEA regarding antibribery and anticorruption matters.
• Oversee continuous improvement of compliance processes and internal controls.
• Identify compliance risks and develop mitigation strategies.
• Monitor changes to EMEA legislation and enforcement trends.
• Support data privacy initiatives impacting the EMEA region.

Skills

Strong communications

Analytical skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Legal drafting

Attention to detail

English fluency

French (preferred)

Education

Juris Doctor or LL.M.

Bar admission in an EMEA jurisdiction

Job description

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 Compliance Counsel, EMEA, serves as a strategic legal partner responsible for designing, executing, and monitoring the corporate complianbce program across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. This role ensures that our commercial strategies, medical affairs activities, and regional operations adhere to international medical device regulations, data privacy directives, and anti-corruption laws. The role requires a proactive, pragmatic legal professional capable of mitigating risk in a matrixed, cross-border corporate environment. The role also oversees 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
• Align business practices with regional industry ethical frameworks, including the MedTech Europe Code of Ethical Business Practice and specific national equivalents throughout EMEA
• Serve as primary internal legal counsel to stakeholders in EMEA regarding antibribery and anticorruption matters, including the engagement of healthcare professionals to provide consulting services to the company and external HCOP-related grants and donations.
• Oversee the continuous improvement and implementation of compliance processes and internal controls
• Identify compliance risks and develop practical, business-oriented mitigation strategies and implement those strategies
• Update the company on changes to relevant EMEA legislation and regulations and monitor industry enforcement trends in EMEA
• Support data privacy initiatives impacting the EMEA region

Policy & Governance

• Lead the development and implementation of global and EMEA compliance policies and procedures
• Develop EMEA guidance documents and job aids to facilitate consistent application of requirements
• In collaboration with the Regulatory Department, provide guidance regarding the on-label promotion of Company products.
• Support governance forums, including Global and EMEA Compliance Committees

Transparency & Reporting

• Oversee company efforts to collect, validate, and report transfer of value data as required in EMEA
• 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
• Oversee the delivery of targeted training programs based on risk exposure and role-specific needs
• Oversee the delivery of 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

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, Regulatory, 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 and Bar Admission

• Juris Doctor (JD), Master of Laws (LL.M.), or equivalent degree from an accredited European or international law school.
• Active qualification to practice law in at least one EMEA jurisdiction (e.g., Solicitor in England & Wales or Law Society of Ireland).

Experience

• 6 – 10 years of post-qualification experience (PQE), with at least 4 years focused on healthcare compliance within a multinational medical device, pharmaceutical, or life sciences company.

Skills

• Strong communications skills across a diverse and varied range of audiences
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
• Ability to translate complex compliance requirements into practical guidance
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration skills
• High attention to detail and organizational skills
• Fluency in English and one other European language, preferably French

Physical Requirements

Typical office environment including sitting, walking, speaking, and computer use; occasional lifting up to 20 pounds