Compliance Director - Europe Tier 1 and Canada

Edwards Lifesciences Gruppe; Nyon; On-site; CHF 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Edwards Lifesciences Gruppe seeks a senior Compliance partner to guide Europe-wide teams on medical device regulatory and ABAC requirements. You will develop pragmatic solutions, collaborate with Legal, HR, Regulatory, Internal Audit, and Finance, and lead regional compliance initiatives across multiple markets.

Qualified candidates bring expert knowledge of European healthcare regulations, strong project management, and excellent communication.

Qualifications

• Expert knowledge of Medical Device Industry policies and guidelines.
• Full professional work proficiency in English; German and French a strong plus.
• Ability to develop and implement compliance strategies across regions.
• Excellent documentation, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide pragmatic, business-focused compliance guidance to Edwards teams across Europe.
• Support regional projects and initiatives with the Compliance VP.
• Drive optimization of HCP-related policies and processes through best practices.
• Serve as Compliance SME for defined topics and geographies and ensure governance and cross-functional alignment.

Skills

Medical device compliance

Compliance guidance

Stakeholder management

Project management

Communication skills

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's Degree in related field

Master's Degree or equivalent

Job description

Role purpose

This role provides pragmatic, business‑focused compliance guidance and hands‑on support to Edwards’ commercial, medical, and marketing teams across Europe’s Tier 1 markets (including Germany, France, UK/Ireland) and Canada. It supports the application of Edwards’ global business practices framework, particularly in relation to interactions with Health Care Professionals—while ensuring alignment with applicable local and regional healthcare laws, ABAC laws, regulations, and industry standards. The role also serves as the primary Compliance point of contact for one EU Business Unit and for key regional functional stakeholders. By establishing strong, proactive relationships with business leaders at both Regional and local levels, this role acts as a strategic thought partner to Edwards’ business groups. It develops and implements compliance strategies that enable sustainable business success while upholding Edwards’ commitment to ethical conduct and patient wellbeing and actively manages Industry Association relationships. Working closely with cross‑functional partners including Legal, Human Resources, Regulatory, Internal Audit, and Finance, the role manages complex compliance matters in accordance with legal, industry, and internal requirements. It ensures clear, timely communication and escalation to appropriate functional and business leadership as needed.

How you will make an impact:

Act as a proactive business partner to relevant country team, Business Units and functions on Compliance topics to enable Company success. Set strategy by balancing compliance requirements with business exigencies and propose and implement pragmatic, lasting solutions. Support the EMEACLA Compliance VP on selected regional projects and initiatives. Drive optimization of HCP‑related policies, processes and systems by identifying gaps and issues, leveraging global best practices (internal and external), and developing, proposing and implementing effective solutions. Influence outcomes and drive resolution with business leadership. Act as Compliance subject matter expert for defined topics and/or geographies (e.g. local compliance program; provide guidance on anti‑kickback regulations and related requirements). Provide clear, practical guidance to enable compliant business decision‑making and provide hands‑on support on critical local compliance matters. Drive and sustain a strong culture of compliance within the assigned region and role model Edwards’ compliance values and behaviors. Ensure appropriate governance around compliance matters, including active participation in compliance‑related committees. Ensure strong alignment within EMEACLA and Global Compliance and effective cross‑functional collaboration (Legal, HR, Finance, Internal Audit, Regulatory). Conduct and analyze business‑related compliance risk assessments. Support monitoring and auditing against policies and procedures, ensure timely execution of remediation plans, and support investigations into alleged misconduct or policy violations, ensuring consistent handling, outcomes, and corrective actions within the assigned region.

What you'll need:

Expert knowledge and understanding of Medical Device Industry policies, procedures, and guidelines relevant to compliance across Europe; Knowledgeable of the European healthcare regulation rules and able to provide guidance on external procedures; Experienced in analyzing, and developing business strategy from a competition and anti‑kickback perspective; Full professional work proficiency in English; German and French language is a strong plus; Expert understanding of effective compliance program standards; Ability to interact professionally with all organizational levels and proactively elevate issues to appropriate levels of management in the organization; Excellent documentation and communication skills and interpersonal relationship skills including negotiating and relationship management skills with ability to drive achievement of objectives; Expert understanding of procedures with extensive and detailed knowledge of company allows for innovative concepts and promoting new ideas Ability to support and solicit input from team members at all levels within the organization Strict attention to detail Excellent facilitation and presentation skills Proven successful project management skills Adhere to all company rules and requirements Ability to develop and integrate metrics into the projects and operations that clearly demonstrate the value of compliance to the business Ability to influence the business to adopt new industry requirements seamlessly Ability to develop relationships and leverage them to influence change Ability to work and excel within a fast‑paced, dynamic, and constantly changing work environment Ability to dedicate to quality client service and pro‑active and responsive to client needs. Ability to develop peer, cross functional and cross business relationships to maximize best practice sharing and team effectiveness. Ability to provide leadership and direction to cross‑functional teams to successfully implement compliance related solutions

What else we look for:

Bachelor's Degree in related field or previous related experience in legal, and/or health care compliance Master's Degree or equivalent in related field or previous related experience in legal, and/or health care compliance Edwards Lifesciences is the leading global structural heart innovation company, driven by a passion to improve patient lives. Through breakthrough technologies, world‑class evidence and partnerships with clinicians and healthcare stakeholders, our employees are inspired by our patient‑focused culture to deliver life‑changing innovations to those who need them most.