Senior Manager Compliance

Job description

Change people’s lives and love what you do! Cochlear develops world-leading medical devices that help people hear and be heard. As a top 100 medical device company and market-leader in implantable hearing devices, more people choose a Cochlear-branded cochlear or acoustic implant system than any other. Our employees tell us that the number one reason they enjoy working for Cochlear is the opportunity to make a difference to people’s lives. The Opportunity Cochlear has an opportunity for a full-time 12 month Fixed term contract role for a Senior Compliance Manager based in our Sydney, Australia office or in Weybridge, UK. In this role, the Senior Compliance Officer will support the design, implementation, operationalization and continuous improvement of Cochlear's global ethics and compliance program. Working across multiple regions and business functions, you will provide practical compliance advice, identify and manage compliance risks, support governance activities, and contribute to fostering a strong culture of integrity across the organisation. Responsibilities include: Providing practical and commercially focused compliance advice to business leaders and employees globally. Supporting compliance risk assessments and enterprise risk management activities. Identifying, assessing and managing compliance risks arising from business activities and regulatory developments. Developing, implementing and reviewing compliance policies, standards and procedures. Conducting compliance monitoring activities and supporting investigations, corrective actions and remediation initiatives. Delivering compliance training, awareness programs and governance reporting activities. What makes this opportunity unique? This role offers the opportunity to influence ethical business practices across a truly global organisation while working within a sophisticated compliance function. You will partner with senior leaders, gain exposure to diverse regulatory environments, and contribute to strategic initiatives that support Cochlear's mission of helping people hear and be heard. About You. As we grow our operations, we are looking for people who share our passion for delivering quality hearing solutions to our customers. To add value to Cochlear in this role, you'll be able to demonstrate the following skills and experience: Essential: 5-10 years' experience in compliance, legal, risk, audit, governance or a related discipline. Qualifications in law, compliance, risk management, governance, business, accounting, or a related discipline. undefined Experience within a highly regulated industry, ideally medical device, pharmaceutical, biotechnology or healthcare Experience supporting compliance risk areas such as anti-bribery and corruption, competition and antitrust, conflicts of interest, healthcare professional interactions, transparency reporting, sanctions or trade controls. Strong understanding of compliance risk management and enterprise risk management frameworks. Experience working within complex multinational organisations across multiple jurisdictions. Strong stakeholder engagement, influencing and relationship management skills. Excellent analytical, investigation and problem-solving capabilities. Demonstrated ability to communicate complex legal and regulatory concepts in a practical and business-focused manner. Experience working across diverse cultures and geographic regions. Ideal: Bachelor of Laws (LLB/JD) or equivalent legal qualification. Professional certifications such as CCEP, ICA, governance or risk management qualifications. Experience supporting healthcare compliance programs and interactions with healthcare professionals and healthcare organisations. Experience managing third-party due diligence and compliance monitoring activities. Experience supporting investigations, compliance reporting and program enhancement initiatives. Why choose us? For 40 years, Cochlear has been creating reliable products that continue to keep people connected to the world and to each other. We help people of all ages to hear in more than 180 countries around the world. Our technology connects people to life's possibilities and to the people who matter most. We have over 4000 employees globally dedicated to improving people's lives. To date, we have Invested over $2billion AUD in research and development. Cochlear Offers You: Competitive salary 25 days holidays (plus UK Bank Holidays) company pension flexible working patterns and the possibility to work remotely up to 40% per week yearly salary review Pension scheme Group Life Insurance Group Income Protection Employee Referral Bonus Service Anniversary Reward Cycle to work scheme Vitality health care Medicash cashplan free use of gym on business park and paid exercise classes available This is your chance to be part of a premier organization with a great culture, working in a dynamic, growing and rapidly evolving environment to deliver outstanding results that benefit our customers every day. If you feel that you have the skills and experience to be successful in this role and take on new challenges to build your career with Cochlear, please start your application by clicking the APPLY button below! Equal opportunities Cochlear is committed to providing equal opportunities to avoid unlawful discrimination on the grounds of race, sex, disability, sexual orientation, religion/belief or age. In line with our corporate ethics and statutory obligations we strive to ensure that the work environment is free of harassment and bullying and that everyone is treated with dignity and respect - this is an important aspect of ensuring equal opportunities in employment.