Head of Compliance Spain

Look4legal; Barcelona; Híbrido; EUR 90.000 - 150.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Look4legal is seeking the Head of Compliance Spain for a large multinational healthcare group based in Barcelona. The role requires extensive experience in compliance within pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, or medical devices, and leadership of a small team.

The successful candidate will implement CMS, manage risk analyses, and drive policy and training programs across the Spanish branch, reporting to the Supervisory Board, CEO, and Global Compliance Officer.

Formación

• 8-10 years of PQE advising pharma/biotech/medical devices on compliance.
• 3+ years of experience leading teams.
• Certificate in Compliance is a plus (ASCOM, CCEP).
• Experience developing compliance training programs and conducting internal investigations.

Responsabilidades

• Lead the Compliance management system (CMS) for the Spain branch and align with global strategy.
• Conduct compliance risk analyses and advise local management and staff.
• Oversee investigations and support disciplinary actions as needed.
• Coordinate and implement trainings, communications, and policy management.

Conocimientos

PQE 8-10 years

Team leadership

Compliance program design

Training program development

Healthcare compliance

Spanish & English fluency

Educación

Bachelor's Degree in Law

Descripción del empleo

Our client is a large multinational healthcare company. The Group is a relevant worldwide supplier of essential drugs, clinical nutrition products and medical devices.

POSITION

Spanish senior professional (Law qualification preferred) to lead all Compliance matters of the Group Spanish branch. Candidates will have over 8-10 years of PQE advising pharmaceutical, biotechnology or medical devices’ companies on Compliance matters. 3+ years of experience managing teams is required. Certificate in Compliance is a plus (ASCOM, CCEP).

Candidate will be the Head of Compliance Spain of the company and lead a small team. He/she will be based in Barcelona.

Full competency in Spanish and English is required. German is a plus.

REPORT LINE

Direct report to the Supervisory Board and CEO of the Spanish Branch, and to the Regional/Global Chief Compliance Officer of the Group.

JOB PURPOSE

• The Head of Compliance Spain (Local Compliance Officer) is responsible for the effective implementation and continuous improvement of the company Compliance Management System ("CMS") within his/her area of responsibility.
• He/she aligns local aspects of the Corporate Compliance Strategy with the ELT Area Compliance Officer and monitors its effective local implementation.
• He/she is responsible for conducting the Compliance risk analysis for the Group’s Spanish branch, for trainings and daily advice of employees and local management as well as for investigating (respectively supporting the investigation of local Compliance violations if assigned by the Global Investigation Department).

TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Act as main contact for all Compliance-relevant questions, concerns and issues and provide respective support and advice the local management and employees in the Group Spanish legal entities.
• Ensure the effective implementation and continuous improvement of the Group’s CMS in the area of responsibility while adhering to the Group’s relevant minimum standards.
• Foster and encourage a culture of integrity and an open speak-up culture through training and communication campaigns, considering also the results of surveys, compliance case reporting and Internal Audits.
• Be responsible for policy management and ensure effective implementation of relevant Global Policies and Standard Operating Procedures ("gSOP").
• Serve as contact point within the framework of gSOPCase Management (whistleblowing and investigations).
• Support internal audits and/or external certifications of the Group’s CMS to verify adequacy against international and local standards.

Local Implementation :

• Support especially the local management in providing adequate tone from the top as well as establishing and fostering Compliance and business integrity as funda-mental company values.
• Support local management in performing Compliance risk analyses.
• Develop adequate local Compliance communication material.
• Manage (respectively support) internal Compliance investigations as well as the implementation of disciplinary sanctions.
• Assess Compliance-relevant issues with regards to third party checks, due diligences and approvals.
• Support due diligence process along with locally driven Mergers & Acquisitions transactions.

Continuous Monitoring and Controlling :

• Develop and implement meaningful KPIs and tools to measure the effectiveness of the Group’s CMS and assess the maturity of the local integrity and speak-up culture.
• (Randomly) check the effectiveness of the CMS as well as the completeness and the up-to-datedness of necessary documentation on local level.
• Monitor the legal environment for relevant changes in legislation and identify necessary adjustments within the local/ELT area Compliance strategy.
• Identify local training needs, including particular/local legal requirements.
• Enhance and complement centrally provided training material with local/ELT area specifics, e.g. with regards to the local legislation and jurisdiction, third parties, risks in important focus markets, etc.
• Define relevant target group employees in the Spanish branch for Compliance trainings and develop a respective training concept. Align with Human Resources function regarding roll‑out of training curriculum and tracking of participation (e.g., via a Learning Management System).
• Align with Human Resources function regarding roll‑out of training curriculum and tracking of participation (e.g., via a Learning Management System).
• Advise all employees and managers in the Spanish branch on Compliance relevant questions.

Compliance Management System Reporting ("CMSR" ):

• Compile reports and statistics with regards to the effectiveness of the Group’s CMS in the Spanish branch based on pre‑defined key performance indicators with regards to general topics (Code of Conduct, Organization and Case Management) as well as on specified risk areas (Anti‑Corruption, Fraud, Anti‑Money‑Laundering, Antitrust; where specifically assigned Data Protection and Trade Compliance).
• Report on results of regular Compliance Risk Assessments Advise all employees and managers in the Spanish branch on Compliance relevant questions.

Compliance Management System Reporting ("CMSR") :

• Compile reports and statistics with regards to the effectiveness of the Group’s CMS in the Spanish branch based on pre‑defined key performance indicators with regards to general topics (Code of Conduct, Organization and Case Management) as well as on specified risk areas (Anti‑Corruption, Fraud, Anti‑Money‑Laundering, Antitrust; where specifically assigned Data Protection and Trade Compliance).
• Report on results of regular Compliance Risk Assessments

Perfil

SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree required (Degree in Law is preferred).
• 8-10 years of experience advising a pharmaceutical, biotechnology or medical devices companies on compliance matters is required. In-house experience is a plus. 3+ years of experience managing teams.
• Certificate in Compliance is a plus (ASCOM, CCEP).
• Experience developing, designing, and implementing compliance training programs, conducting internal investigations, developing risk management strategies, and drafting policies and standard operating procedures.
• Strong understanding of healthcare compliance framework laws in Spain and Europe applicable to the pharmaceutical and medical device industries.
• Good understanding in the areas of competition, corruption, fraud, antitrust, anti‑money‑laundering and trade compliance.
• Management skills: ability to interact with local management on eye level.
• Personal skills: assertive person of trust with high level of integrity, conscientiousness and accuracy, confidentiality and discretion; strong sense of service and initiative.
• Intercultural skills: Experience in working with people of all hierarchies and different cultural backgrounds.
• Language proficiency: fluent in Spanish and English. German is a plus.

Oferta

Our client offers you the opportunity to join an innovative, creative, multicultural and leading multinational group in the Healthcare field, taking on the leadership of the Compliance area in Spain from the outset and working in a dynamic, demanding, and respectful environment committed to professional excellence. You will benefit from a career development plan and receive competitive remuneration pack according to your background and profile.