Compliance Assurance Specialist

Grifols; Sant Cugat del Vallès; Hybrid; EUR 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Benefits package

Permanent contract

Job summary

Grifols, a global healthcare leader, invites applications for an Assurance, Deviations & CAPA Specialist in Spain. The role focuses on compliance assurance, deviations management and CAPA remediation across programs, with emphasis on risk identification and control effectiveness.

The candidate will work in a hybrid model and collaborate with cross-functional teams to strengthen governance and continuous improvement. Fluency in Spanish and English is required.

Qualifications

• Degree in Business Administration, Finance, Engineering or related field.
• 3+ years of experience: compliance assurance, internal control, internal audit, quality assurance and risk management.
• Strong communication skills in Spanish and English, with ability to engage all staff levels.
• Strong judgment with a pragmatic, business-focused approach.

Responsibilities

• Execute compliance assurance reviews according to approved methodologies and plans.
• Test design and operating effectiveness of compliance controls.
• Assess compliance with policies, procedures, and program requirements.
• Document observations, evidence and recommendations per standards.
• Support maintenance of compliance risks and controls matrices and related documentation.
• Assist in risk and self-assessments and control framework reviews.
• Prepare assurance reports, dashboards and management presentations.
• Perform monitoring activities and exception analyses per methodologies.
• Analyze deviations, exceptions and potential issues identified through monitoring or reviews.
• Support and execute internal investigations under Compliance management.
• Conduct fact-finding, interviews, documentation reviews and evidence analysis.
• Perform root-cause analyses of control failures, deviations and breaches.
• Maintain investigation records and track deviation closure.
• Identify recurring issues and opportunities for systemic improvements.
• Prepare investigation summaries, trend analyses and management reports.
• Coordinate remediation activities with CAPA owners and other stakeholders.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Autonomy

Leadership

Teamwork

Communication (Spanish & English)

Education

Degree in Business Administration, Finance, Engineering or related field

Job description

Would you like to join an international team working to improve the future of healthcare? Do you want to enhance the lives of millions of people? Grifols is a global healthcare company that since 1909 has been working to improve the health and well-being of people around the world. We are leaders in plasma-derived medicines and transfusion medicine and develop, produce and market innovative medicines, solutions and services in more than 110 countries and regions.

We believe that diversity adds value to our business, our teams, and our culture. We are committed to equal employment opportunity fostering an inclusive environment where diversity makes us be outstanding.

Help us lead one of the world’s largest pharmaceutical companies. We are a world leader in plasma-derived medicines with a presence in more than 100 countries, and a growing global team of over 20,000 people. That’s why we need an ASSURANCE, DEVIATIONS & CAPA SPECIALIST like you.

Mision

Support the delivery of Compliance Assurance, Deviations & CAPA services within Corporate Compliance by

executing assurance reviews, control effectiveness

testing, deviation analyses, and CAPA follow-up activities. Contribute to the identification and remediation of

compliance risks, strengthen the effectiveness of

compliance controls, and support continuous improvement across programs in scope.

What are your responsibilities:

COMPLIANCE ASSURANCE & MONITORING

• Execute compliance assurance reviews according to approved methodologies and plans.
• Perform testing of the design and operating effectiveness of compliance controls.
• 3. Assess compliance with policies, procedures, and applicable program requirements.
• Document observations, findings, evidence, and recommendations in accordance with established standards.
• Support the maintenance of compliance risks and controls matrices and related assurance documentation.
• Assist in risk assessments, self-assessments, and control framework reviews.
• Prepare assurance reports, dashboards, and management presentations.
• Perform monitoring activities and exception analyses according to approved methodologies.

DEVIATIONS MANAGEMENT

• Analyze deviations, exceptions, and potential compliance issues identified through monitoring, reviews, or whistleblowing channels.
• Support and execute internal investigations under the direction of Compliance management.
• Conduct fact-finding activities, interviews, documentation reviews, and evidence analysis.
• Perform root-cause analyses of identified control failures, deviations, and compliance breaches.
• Maintain accurate documentation and investigation records.
• Identify recurring issues, emerging risks, and opportunities for systemic improvements.
• Prepare investigation summaries, trend analyses, and management reports.
• Register, maintain, and track deviation records through closure in accordance with approved procedures

CAPA AND REMEDIATION FOLLOW-UP

• Monitor CAPA implementation and follow up with action owners.
• Verify evidence supporting CAPA completion and effectiveness.
• Maintain CAPA tracking tools, records, and dashboards.
• Escalate overdue or ineffective remediation actions through established governance channels.
• Analyze CAPA trends and recurring findings to identify improvement opportunities.
• Support the development and implementation of process improvements and control enhancements.
• Prepare periodic reports on CAPA status, effectiveness, and key remediation metrics.
• Coordinate remediation activities with CAPA owners and other stakeholders.

Who you are

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, education, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions).

Required:

• Degree in Business Administration, Finance, Engineering or relative field.
• 3+ years of experience: compliance assurance, internal control, internal audit, quality assurance and risk management.
• Strong interpersonal skills, with a balanced degree of autonomy, leadership and teamwork
• Strong confidence, with a well-balanced degree of assertiveness and flexibility.
• Excellent writing and communication skills, both in Spanish and English, with enough proficiency to target all staff levels.
• Good ability to analyze and understand complex business proposals.
• Sound judgment and intellect combined with a pragmatic, business solution-oriented approach.
• Strong image and presence with ability to interact with, and provide confidence and guidance to different staff levels.
• Expected to act honestly, independently, impartially and with discretion

What we offer

It is a brilliant opportunity for you, Grifols is fully aware that its employees are one of its major assets. We are committed to maintaining an atmosphere that encourages all our employees to develop their professional careers in an excellent working environment.

Information about Grifols is available at www.grifols.com.

We believe in diverse talent and want to remove any barriers that may hinder your participation. If you require any adjustments in our selection process, please do not hesitate to inform us when applying. We are here to help.

Grifols is an equal opportunity employer.

Flexibility for U Program: Hybrid Model

Flexible schedule: Monday-Thursday 7-10 to 16-19h and Friday 8-15h (with the same flexible start time).

Benefits package

Contract of Employment: Permanent position

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