Compliance Officer

Academic Medical Education; Zwolle; Híbrido; EUR 60.000 - 90.000; A tiempo parcial

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Part-time option

Hybrid work in Zwolle + home

Ownership of compliance program

International team of 25

Market-rate compensation

Descripción de la vacante

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.

Formación

• 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.

Responsabilidades

• 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.

Educación

Law, Legal Management, Compliance or related field

Descripción del empleo

VE | AME operates at the intersection of medical professional education and the global healthcare industry. We organize high-level events and congresses for healthcare professionals (HCPs) worldwide, and we actively determine and curate the scientific content. Based in the Netherlands, our approachable team consists of 25 international colleagues working in a social and friendly atmosphere.

Because we work with a wide range of international sponsors, clients, and suppliers, we face strict contractual, data privacy, and ethical compliance requirements. We are looking for a practical and organized Compliance Officer to take ownership of our compliance framework and documentation.

About the Role

This is a hands-on, autonomous role for a pragmatic professional who enjoys bringing structure to existing processes and translating complex guidelines into workable solutions. We already have a solid foundation of policies and procedures, but many need reviewing, updating, and proactive maintenance. Others still need to be developed from scratch.

Key Responsibilities

• Policies & Procedures: Review, draft, and maintain company policies, with a strong focus on data privacy, information security, and incident reporting.
• Medical Compliance & Sponsoring: Ensure all sponsor agreements and event programs comply with international codes and specific Dutch regulations, such as the CGR guidelines (Gedragscode Geneesmiddelenreclame) and EFPIA.
• Contracts: Review standard and bespoke contracts with sponsors, clients, and suppliers; identify legal or operational risks and suggest practical amendments.
• Privacy & AVG/GDPR: Act as the internal specialist for data protection. Review Data Processing Agreements (DPA's / Verwerkersovereenkomsten), consent procedures, and maintain privacy documentation.
• Information Security & Incidents: Help maintain cybersecurity policies, coordinate follow-ups on identified gaps, and act as the first point of contact for potential data breaches or security incidents.
• Document Management: Set up and maintain a central register for policies, contracts, review dates, and outstanding actions.
• External Queries & Advice: Respond to routine contractual questions from international sponsors and suppliers, and advise management on compliance risks.
• Training: Organize and coordinate yearly compliance awareness training for staff and contractors.

What We Are Looking For

• A relevant educational background (e.g., Law, Legal Management, Compliance or a related field).
• Demonstrated experience in contract management, compliance, or legal operations. We highly value a hands-on, pragmatic mindset over a specific number of years in the field.
• A solid understanding of AVG/GDPR, data processing agreements, and basic information security requirements.
• Familiarity with, or a strong willingness to quickly learn, compliance codes within the pharmaceutical and medical devices industry (CGR / EFPIA).
• A structured, detail-oriented approach with the ability to manage deadlines and prioritize independently.
• Proactive, confident communication skills in English. The ability to read and understand Dutch legal/compliance texts is a significant advantage.

What We Offer

• Flexibility first: The choice between a part-time employment contract or a long-term freelance (ZZP) partnership.
• Hybrid flexibility: Work from our modern office in Zwolle combined with working from home.
• A varied role with true ownership, where you can make a visible impact on how compliance is managed across a growing international business.
• An open, warm, and collaborative international team of 25 colleagues.
• Market-rate salary or a competitive hourly freelance rate, matching your experience level.