Compliance Manager

AstraZeneca plc; Bogotá; On-site; COP 90,000,000 - 150,000,000; Full time

Job summary

AstraZeneca Colombia is seeking a Compliance Manager to design, implement, monitor and improve the Compliance and Data Privacy framework. The role acts as Deputy to the Compliance Business Partner, offering risk-based advice and ensuring local activities comply with laws, internal standards, and AstraZeneca values.

The successful candidate will coordinate risk assessment, data privacy controls, audits, and training, collaborating with Legal, Finance, HR, and IT to promote ethics and speak-up

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required with knowledge of healthcare regulations.
• At least 1 year in Compliance and risk management.
• Familiar with data protection regulations in Colombia.
• Strong analytical and communication skills in Spanish.
• English proficiency is a plus and digital fluency expected.

Responsibilities

• Provide Compliance advice to business areas to promote ethical decisions.
• Manage risks related to Compliance, anti-corruption, ML/FT/PF, C/ST, data protection.
• Coordinate risk assessment, due diligence, monitoring, and remediation follow-up.
• Implement Data Privacy controls and identify personal data processing risks.
• Support audits, reviews, and investigations with confidentiality and objectivity.
• Develop training and communications to strengthen ethics and speak‑up culture.
• Collaborate with Legal, Finance, HR, Audit, Data Privacy, IT and others.
• Act as Deputy to the Compliance Business Partner and Alternate Compliance Officer when appointed.

Skills

Bachelor’s degree

Regulatory compliance

Risk management

Data protection knowledge

Spanish language

English proficiency

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder management

Digital tools (Teams, Power BI)

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Power BI

PowerPoint

Teams

Copilot

AZChatGPT

Job description

Do you have experience in regulatory compliance and risk management, and are you motivated by fostering a corporate culture based on ethics, integrity, and data protection?

We are looking for a Compliance Manager to support the design, implementation, monitoring, and continuous improvement of AstraZeneca Colombia’s Compliance and Data Privacy framework. As Deputy to the Compliance Business Partner, this position will provide independent, risk-based advice, strengthen ethical decision-making, and contribute to ensuring that local activities are conducted in compliance with applicable legislation, internal standards, and AstraZeneca’s values.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide Compliance advice to different business areas, promoting ethical and risk-based decision-making.
• Support the management of risks related to Compliance, anti-corruption, ML/FT/PF, C/ST, data protection, and other relevant corporate risks.
• Coordinate risk assessment, due diligence, monitoring, and remediation plan follow-up activities.
• Implement and monitor Data Privacy controls, identifying risks associated with the processing of personal and sensitive data.
• Support audits, reviews, and investigations, ensuring confidentiality, objectivity, and traceability.
• Develop training and communications to strengthen a culture of ethics, integrity, and speak‑up.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Legal, Finance, HR, Audit, Data Privacy, IT, and other areas.
• Act as Deputy to the Compliance Business Partner and, when formally appointed, assume the corresponding responsibilities as Alternate Compliance Officer.

Requirements & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in Compliance and ML/FT/PF and C/ST risk management.
• Knowledge of corporate governance, healthcare industry regulations, and regulated environments.
• Knowledge of Colombian data protection regulations.
• Experience in risk assessment, monitoring, controls, and follow-up of action plans.
• Excellent analytical and communication skills in Spanish.
• High standards of ethics and confidentiality, with strong autonomy and professional judgment.
• Professional proficiency in English is highly desirable.
• Strong digital skills (Teams, Copilot, AZChatGPT, PowerPoint, Power BI)

Preferred Skills

• Knowledge of GDPR.
• Ability to translate complex regulatory requirements into clear and practical business recommendations.
• Strong influencing and stakeholder management skills.
• Critical thinking, solution-oriented mindset, and ability to prioritize effectively.
• Ability to perform effectively in dynamic and highly regulated environments.

Why AstraZeneca?

At AstraZeneca, we follow the science to transform patients’ lives. As a Compliance Manager, you will have the opportunity to strengthen our culture of ethics, integrity, and privacy, working cross-functionally to drive responsible decision-making and sustainable growth.

Date Posted

28-oct-2026

Closing Date

05-nov-2026

AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry-leading skills. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics. We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements.