Compliance Manager (m/f/d) Risk Assurance & Compliance EMEA

Olympus Corporation; Hamburg; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Remote up to 40%

30 days holidays per year

Modern office

Employee restaurant

Public transport subsidy

Company pension

Well-being program

Childcare support

Bike leasing

Job summary

Olympus in Hamburg seeks a seasoned RAC partner to advise R&D, QARA, Manufacturing and Supply Chain across EMEA. You will influence stakeholders, draft policies, and lead risk-based projects with a strong emphasis on privacy and information security.

Join our pan-European RAC team and help shape compliance solutions that align with business objectives while promoting a culture of integrity and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Degree in Business Administration, Law, or a comparable field of study.
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in compliance, risk management, legal, or regulatory affairs, ideally within MedTech, pharma, or life sciences.
• Fluent written and spoken German and English.
• Experience drafting compliance policies and leading end-to-end projects.
• Exposure to monitoring, testing, or internal investigations; familiarity with Privacy and Information Security (GDPR, Cybersecurity, NIS2) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Act as RAC partner for R&D, QARA, Manufacturing & Supply Chain across EMEA.
• Advise management on healthcare compliance, anti-corruption, third-party management and regulatory requirements.
• Conduct risk assessments, monitoring, and testing to support RAC priorities.
• Develop and improve RAC policies, processes, and controls.
• Design and deliver RAC training, communications, and awareness initiatives.
• Lead RAC-related projects with business functions to develop compliant solutions.
• Report on Compliance Management System effectiveness via dashboards and KPIs.
• Support RAC Privacy and Information Security as required.
• Promote a culture of compliance and integrity; stay updated on laws and standards.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Risk management

Stakeholder influence

Policy drafting

Training delivery

GDPR knowledge

German & English

Auditing

Education

Degree in Business Administration or Law

Job description

Your Responsibilities

- Act as RAC business partner and subject matter expert for R&D, QARA, Manufacturing & Supply Chain across EMEA

• Actively contribute as a member of both Olympus’ Hamburg-based EMEA RAC team and the wider pan-European RAC organisation
• Advise management and business functions on healthcare compliance, anti-corruption, third-party (supplier) management, and applicable regulatory requirements
• Conduct risk assessments, monitoring, and testing activities to support EMEA and Group compliance priorities
• Drive initiatives to mitigate RAC risks through the development and continuous improvement of policies, processes, and controls
• Design and deliver targeted RAC training, communication, and awareness initiatives
• Lead RAC-related projects and processes, partnering with business functions to develop compliant solutions that support business objectives
• Report on Compliance Management System effectiveness through dashboards and KPIs
• Support the RAC Privacy and Information Security organisation as required
• Promote a culture of compliance and integrity, serve as a role model for ethical conduct, and maintain expertise in relevant laws, regulations, industry standards, and emerging developments

Your qualification

- Degree in Business Administration, Law, or a comparable field of study

• Minimum of 5 years' experience in compliance, risk management, legal, or regulatory affairs, ideally within the MedTech, pharmaceutical, or broader life sciences industry
• Proven ability to advise and influence business stakeholders on matters in scope of responsibility
• Experience drafting compliance policies and leading projects end-to-end
• Exposure to monitoring, testing, or internal investigations and familiarity with Privacy and Information Security requirements (e.g., GDPR, Cybersecurity, NIS2) is an asset
• Fluent written and spoken German and English
• Strong analytical and conceptual thinking skills, with the ability to assess complex situations, identify risks, and develop pragmatic solutions
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain compliance topics to non-specialist audiences at all organisational levels
• High level of integrity, reliability, and professional discretion in handling confidential matters
• Strong interpersonal skills and a collaborative, service-oriented mindset, with the ability to build effective relationships across functions and cultures
• Willingness to travel as needed

Your benefits

- Flexible working hours, remote work possible (up to 40%)

• 30 days of holidays per year
• Modern office and an inspiring working environment
• Employee restaurant with live cooking and healthy food (subsidized)
• Public transport ticket (100 % subsidized) or free parking space
• Company sport groups and an inhouse company gym
• Employee Assistance Program to support your health, mental and emotional well-being
• A comprehensive company pension scheme
• Company medical officer and vaccination offers
• Childcare through our ‘Buttje&Deern’ partner
• Bike leasing

About Olympus

At Olympus, we are committed to Our Purpose of making people’s lives healthier, safer and more fulfilling. As a global medical technology company, we partner with healthcare professionals to provide best-in-class solutions and services for early detection, diagnosis and minimally invasive treatment, aiming to improve patient outcomes by elevating the standard of care in targeted disease states.

For more than 100 years, Olympus has pursued a goal of contributing to society by producing products designed with the purpose of delivering optimal outcomes for its customers around the world.

For more information, visit www.olympus-europa.com and

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