EU Compliance Operations Lead

Cytokinetics; Zug; On-site; CHF 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Cytokinetics is seeking a Compliance Operations Manager to strengthen our European ethics and compliance program across markets. You will design monitoring frameworks, run day-to-day operations, and act as a trusted contact for cross-country teams.

With deep knowledge of EU pharmaceutical compliance, you will oversee value transfers, trainings, investigations, and policy lifecycle management while driving continuous improvement and risk mitigation across Europe.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Law, or related field (preferred).
• 7+ years in compliance, ethics, or internal audit in pharma/biotech.
• Experience running a European cross-country compliance program.
• Knowledge of EFPIA Disclosure Code and privacy/GDPR considerations.
• Ability to translate complex regulations into practical processes.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operations of the European compliance program.
• Conduct routine monitoring and report on compliance metrics and KPIs.
• Develop and deploy trainings on compliance processes.
• Own annual transfers of value disclosure across European countries.
• Support investigations and document corrective actions.
• Maintain policies and SOPs, ensure translation and distribution.
• Stay updated on developments across European jurisdictions.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Multicultural collaboration

Independent prioritization

Problem solving

English proficiency

German preferred

Education

Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Law, or related

CCEP-I certification

Job description

Cytokinetics is seeking a Compliance Operations Manager to strengthen our European ethics and compliance program across markets. You will design monitoring frameworks, run day-to-day operations, and act as a trusted contact for cross-country teams.

With deep knowledge of EU pharmaceutical compliance, you will oversee value transfers, trainings, investigations, and policy lifecycle management while driving continuous improvement and risk mitigation across Europe.