Cluster Compliance Officer - Iberia, UK, Ireland, Belgium, Netherlands and Nordics (Madrid)

A family-owned company, bioMérieux has grown to become a world leader in the field of in vitro diagnostics. For more than 60 years and across the world, we have imagined and developed innovative diagnostics solutions to improve public health. Today, our teams are spread across 45 countries and serve 160 countries with the support of a large distribution network.
Come and join a family-owned global company with a long-term vision, and a human-centered culture.

Reporting to the Sr. Director, EME&A / LatAm Compliance and Global Process & Performance, the Compliance Manager is responsible for driving the implementation and continuous improvement of the bioMérieux Ethics & Compliance Program within their designated scope. The role is accountable for developing, executing, delivering training, monitoring compliance activities, and managing related initiatives that safeguard the company’s commitment to integrity and ethical behavior.

The Compliance Manager ensures that business operations align with applicable laws, regulations, industry codes, and internal policies, while fostering a culture of accountability and transparency. By providing practical guidance, effective tools, and robust governance structures, the role helps mitigate compliance risks and reinforces bioMérieux’s reputation as a trusted and responsible partner in global public health.

What will be your missions at bioMérieux?

• Strategic Compliance Advisory: Provide day-to-day guidance and strategic counsel to bioMérieux leadership, ensuring business operations are conducted in full compliance with applicable laws and internal policies. Act as an independent gatekeeper for high-risk business activities.
• Risk Management & Process Development: Design and implement systems and processes to proactively identify, assess, and mitigate compliance risks, in alignment with the global Ethics & Compliance strategy.
• Leadership Representation & Culture Building: Represent the Ethics & Compliance Department in leadership meetings. Lead initiatives to embed a strong compliance culture across the organization, including awareness campaigns on the risks of unethical or illegal conduct.
• Cross-Functional Integration: Collaborate with employees at all levels and across functions to seamlessly integrate compliance requirements into daily business operations.
• Oversight of Local Compliance Teams: Supervise and support Local Compliance Teams, ensuring consistent implementation of compliance initiatives and alignment with global standards.
• Third-Party Risk Oversight: Ensure Implementation and monitoring/control mechanisms for high-risk third parties. Serve as a key decision-maker for activities involving elevated compliance risk.
• Training & Awareness: Promote a culture of compliance through regular training, communication, and engagement with employees and third parties. Develop and deliver targeted training programs based on risk and business needs.
• Investigations & Corrective Actions: Lead and manage compliance investigations, including oversight of reports received through the EthicsLine or from other sources. Coordinate with HR and management to ensure appropriate disciplinary and corrective actions are developed and implemented, while upholding the company’s non-retaliation policy.
• Policy Development: Draft, review, and update compliance policies to ensure clarity, relevance, and alignment with evolving regulations and business practices.
• Training Program Management: Assist in developing and managing e-learning training content in collaboration with Ethics & Compliance colleagues. Monitor completion and ensure appropriate follow-up. Design and implement supplementary training and communication initiatives to reinforce compliance awareness.
• Regulatory Monitoring & Implementation: Stay abreast of legal and regulatory developments. Coordinate with relevant departments to implement necessary changes in policies and practices.
• Industry Representation: Represent bioMérieux at compliance-related meetings and working groups organized by IVD industry associations.

Who you are:

• Expertise in Compliance Regulations: In-depth knowledge of medical device industry codes in Spain and Portugal (e.g., MedTech, FENIN) is essential. Familiarity with codes in the UK, Ireland, Belgium, Netherlands, Sweden, Norway, Finland, and Denmark is highly desirable.
• Regulatory & Legal Acumen: Strong understanding of global anti-corruption and transparency laws (FCPA, UK Bribery Act, Sapin II), healthcare marketing regulations, and compliance program standards.
• Ethical Leadership: Demonstrated integrity, discretion, and commitment to confidentiality. Recognized for high ethical standards and sound judgment.
• Strategic Thinking & Decision-Making: Ability to analyze complex regulations, prioritize high-risk issues, and support timely, pragmatic decision-making.
• Interpersonal & Cultural Competence: High emotional intelligence with strong engagement and collaboration skills across diverse, global teams.
• Adaptability & Resilience: Comfortable managing multiple high-pressure projects, adapting to change, and maintaining focus under stress.
• Proactive & Independent Work Ethic: Demonstrates a self-driven, solution-oriented mindset with the ability to take initiative, anticipate compliance needs, and act without requiring close supervision. Comfortable working autonomously while aligning with broader team objectives and compliance strategy.
• Technical Proficiency: Skilled in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; capable of creating visually compelling and structured communication materials.
• Travel Flexibility: Willingness to travel 20–30% as required by the role.
• Multilingual Communication: Fluency in English and Spanish required; excellent written and verbal communication skills, including public speaking and presentation design.

bioMérieux welcomes applications from all individuals, regardless of race, national origin, gender, age, physical characteristics, social origin, disability, union membership, religion, family status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression or any unlawful criterion under applicable law. We are committed to treating all applicants fairly and avoiding discrimination.