Corporate Compliance Officer (m/f/d)

Gr?nenthal GmbH; Aachen; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 holidays

Bridging days

Bilingual daycare center

Supplementary health insurance

e-bike leasing

e-charging stations

Job summary

Grünenthal GmbH is seeking an experienced Compliance professional to drive and continuously improve its global Compliance program. You will lead initiatives across regions, translate evolving regulations into practical processes, and manage core compliance tools and policies.

You will partner with diverse stakeholders, monitor control effectiveness, and develop KPIs and dashboards to support strategic decisions. A university degree in a related field and 3+ years of experience are required.

Qualifications

• University degree in Law, Business Administration, Economics or related field.
• At least 3 years of professional experience in Compliance or a comparable function.
• Proven project and process management capabilities.
• Strong communication with diverse stakeholders in international environments.

Responsibilities

• Drive and continuously improve Grünenthal’s global Compliance program across regions and supply chain.
• Lead Compliance initiatives and projects, translating new requirements into practical solutions.
• Manage key Compliance processes and tools including Code of Conduct and Third-Party Due Diligence.
• Partner with stakeholders across the organization to promote integrity and support Compliance.
• Monitor and enhance effectiveness of controls, develop KPIs and dashboards.

Skills

Compliance experience

Project management

Stakeholder communication

Multicultural environment

Organizational skills

English

German

Spanish

Education

University degree in Law, Business Administration, Economics

Job description

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Our Corporate Functions teams make sure everything at Grünenthal runs smoothly by bringing together people with a wide range of skills – from experts in finance, IT, HR, law and compliance through to business strategists and creative media minds. If you’re a great collaborator and a strong communicator, you’ll feel right at home here. Join our team and join forces with colleagues across our business to maximise our company’s positive impact on patients and their families.

What the job looks like

Each day you’ll enjoy a variety of challenges, such as:

• Driving and continuously improving Grünenthal’s global Compliance program, ensuring alignment with evolving legal and regulatory requirements across regions, business channels and supply chain activities
• Leading Compliance initiatives and projects, translating new requirements into effective, practical solutions and sustainable processes
• Managing key Compliance processes and tools, including the Code of Conduct, policies and guidelines, Third-Party Due Diligence, employee compliance commitments, whistleblowing processes and training programs
• Partnering with stakeholders across the organization, including Partner Business, Licensing and Global Operations, to promote a strong culture of integrity and support the implementation of Compliance requirements
• Monitoring and enhancing the effectiveness of Compliance controls, developing meaningful KPIs, dashboards and reporting to provide transparency and support decision-making
• Identifying opportunities to simplify, standardize and optimize Compliance processes while contributing to the continuous evolution of the global Compliance framework

What you'll bring to the table

To make the most of this role and truly thrive, you should have:

• A university degree in Law, Business Administration, Economics or a related field, combined with relevant professional experience in Compliance or a comparable function
• At least 3 years of professional experience in Compliance or a comparable function, ideally within an international organization
• Strong project and process management skills, with a proven track record of driving initiatives and delivering sustainable improvements
• The confidence and communication skills to work effectively with diverse stakeholders in an international and cross-cultural environment
• A proactive, hands‑on approach, strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
• Fluency in English, German and Spanish are considered a plus

What are some of the local benefits

• 30 holidays, plus 6-8 bridging days and possibility to convert salary into up to 5 additional holidays
• Bilingual daycare centre “Karlinis” and holiday activities for employees’ children
• Supplementary company health insurance
• (E-) Bike leasing and e-charging stations

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Grünenthal is a global leader in pain management and related diseases. As a science-based, privately-owned pharmaceutical company, we have a long track record of bringing innovative treatments and state-of-the-art technologies to patients worldwide. Our purpose is to change lives for the better – and innovation is our passion. We are focussing all of our activities and efforts on working towards our vision of a world free of pain.

Grünenthal is headquartered in Aachen, Germany, and has affiliates in 28 countries across Europe, Latin America and the US. Our products are available in more than 100 countries. In 2024, Grünenthal employed around 4,300 people and achieved sales of € 1.8 billion.