Compliance Officer France, Iberia and UK/Ireland

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 46 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 Director, Head of Direct Markets and Healthcare Compliance, the Compliance Officer drives the implementation and continuous improvement of the bioMérieux Ethics & Compliance Program across France, Iberia, the United Kingdom and Ireland. The role supports the Governance Center of Excellence in delivering training, monitoring compliance activities and managing initiatives that protect the company’s commitment to integrity and ethical conduct.

The Compliance Officer helps ensure that business operations comply with applicable laws, regulations, industry codes and internal policies. By providing practical guidance, effective tools and robust governance, the role contributes to mitigating compliance risks and strengthening a culture of accountability and transparency.

What will your missions be?

• Strategic compliance advisory: Provide day-to-day guidance and strategic counsel to leadership, ensuring that business operations comply with applicable laws and internal policies, and act as an independent gatekeeper for high-risk activities.
• Risk management and process development: Support and implement systems and processes to identify, assess and mitigate compliance risks in line with the global Ethics & Compliance strategy.
• Leadership representation and culture: Represent the Ethics & Compliance Department in leadership meetings and lead initiatives that strengthen compliance awareness and ethical conduct.
• Cross-functional integration: Work with employees across functions and levels to integrate compliance requirements into daily operations.
• Local compliance committees: Administer local or regional Compliance Committee meetings in collaboration with the Governance Center of Excellence.
• Training and awareness: Deliver and support targeted training, communications and engagement initiatives for employees and third parties based on risk and business needs.
• Investigations and corrective actions: Support compliance investigations, track reports received through the EthicsLine or other channels, and coordinate appropriate disciplinary and corrective actions with HR and management while upholding the non-retaliation policy.
• Policy development: Support the Governance Center of Excellence in drafting, reviewing and updating compliance policies.
• Training program management: Help develop and manage e-learning content, monitor completion and implement follow-up training and communications.
• Regulatory monitoring: Monitor legal and regulatory developments and coordinate the implementation of required changes in policies and practices.
• Industry representation: Represent bioMérieux in compliance-related meetings and working groups organized by IVD industry associations.

Who are you?

• Master’s degree in law, business or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Five to seven years of experience in compliance, legal, audit, regulatory affairs or a related function, ideally in the medical device, pharmaceutical or healthcare industry.
• Experience delivering compliance training, supporting investigations, and drafting policies and procedures aligned with regulatory requirements.
• Proven experience providing strategic advice to commercial business partners.
• Strong knowledge of medical device industry codes and regulations in the United Kingdom, Ireland and France, including MedTech, FENIN and transparency requirements.
• Strong understanding of global anti-corruption and transparency laws, including the FCPA, UK Bribery Act and Sapin II, as well as healthcare marketing regulations and compliance program standards.
• Demonstrated integrity, discretion, confidentiality and sound judgment.
• Ability to analyze complex regulations, prioritize high-risk issues and support pragmatic, timely decisions.
• Strong collaboration and engagement skills across diverse, global teams.
• Ability to manage multiple high-pressure projects, adapt to change and work independently while remaining aligned with team objectives.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Fluency in English, with excellent written, verbal, public-speaking and presentation skills.

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.