Compliance Lead – Privacy, Contracts & Security (Hybrid)

Academic Medical Education; Zwolle; Hybrid; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Part-time option

Hybrid work in Zwolle + home

Ownership of compliance program

International team of 25

Market-rate compensation

Job summary

VE | AME seeks a pragmatic Compliance Officer to own and enhance our compliance framework in Zwolle, Netherlands. You will review, update, and create policies focused on data privacy, information security, and incident reporting.

The role involves contract reviews with sponsors and suppliers, handling privacy documentation, and coordinating annual compliance training. We value a hands-on, structured approach, English fluency, and the ability to read Dutch regulatory texts.

Qualifications

• Relevant educational background (Law, Legal Management, Compliance or related field).
• Experience in contract management, compliance, or legal operations with hands-on pragmatism.
• Solid understanding of AVG/GDPR, data processing agreements, and basic information security.
• Familiarity with compliance codes in pharmaceutical/medical devices (CGR/EFPIA) is a plus.
• Structured, detail-oriented with ability to manage deadlines and work independently.
• Proactive, confident English communication; reading Dutch compliance texts is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Review, draft, and maintain company policies, with focus on data privacy, information security, and incident reporting.
• Ensure sponsor agreements and event programs comply with international codes and Dutch regulations (CGR/EFPIA).
• Review standard and bespoke contracts; identify risks and suggest amendments.
• Act as internal data protection specialist; review DPA's/Verwerkersovereenkomsten, consent procedures, and privacy docs.
• Maintain cybersecurity policies; coordinate follow-ups on gaps; act as first contact for data breaches or incidents.
• Set up and maintain a central register for policies, contracts, review dates, and actions.
• Respond to routine contractual questions from sponsors/suppliers; advise management on compliance risks.
• Organize and coordinate yearly compliance awareness training.

Education

Law, Legal Management, Compliance or related field

Job description

VE | AME seeks a pragmatic Compliance Officer to own and enhance our compliance framework in Zwolle, Netherlands. You will review, update, and create policies focused on data privacy, information security, and incident reporting.

The role involves contract reviews with sponsors and suppliers, handling privacy documentation, and coordinating annual compliance training. We value a hands-on, structured approach, English fluency, and the ability to read Dutch regulatory texts.