Ethics & Compliance Officer (Saudi Arabia)

Goal of the function:
Ethics Compliance implements all aspects of a robust global compliance program in the respective location, i.e. resources, policies, procedures, templates, trainings, controls, monitoring and respective support for tools in use. Ensures adequate levels of transparency regarding the status of the global compliance program including potential compliance risks, mitigating actions and status of their implementation on a need to know basis for local management as well as other stakeholders internally and externally. Coordinates compliance related matters on local level and advises the various departments in the local organization.

Tasks:

• Identifies, organizes and participates proactively in relevant compliance and investigation training, networks and other respective educational activities to further professional development in consultation with Business Partner of respective country/countries
• Oversees and quality assures adaption of globally provided policies, training content or other material to local needs
• Independently monitors, analyses, assesses and records local business transactions, processes, structures, relations as well as external developments and independently performs appropriate controls that promote an effective Compliance Program
• Manages local compliance advisory activities, especially when involving local management, in order to ensure compliance awareness as well as effective management of areas of potential compliance risk
• Oversees and identifies potential risks and initiates appropriate (preventive) mitigating actions, provides practical compliance-related solutions to reduce compliance-related risks, taking into consideration internal and external implications and/or supports their implementation
• Provides or coordinates training on compliance topics to local employees on a regular and ad hoc basis
• Ensures monitoring of regulatory and quality related developments and adapts Compliance Program accordingly, e.g. attending events, associations and doing research
• Oversees and ensures regular and ad hoc information flow for a sound collaboration within the Global Compliance Department and with other Ethics & Compliance Officers
• Quality assures and conducts regular reporting to internal and external stakeholders
• Proficiency in industry trends, laws, and regulations
• Enhance Compliance culture, company culture and speak up culture at all  both FME entities
• Share knowledge from past professional experience (such as sales representative, regulatory etc.)

Requirements:

• Minimum of 6 years of general professional experience, of which a minimum of 4 years of operational experience in the field of Compliance / Risk Management, Regulatory, preferably in the healthcare industry, is beneficial
• Experience in the relevant region is a must
• International experience  from global complex matrix organization is desired
• Master degree or equivalent qualification in Business, Economics, Law or similar specialization is beneficial
• Certifications such as CCP are beneficial
• Fluency in English, and the language locally spoken (Arabic)
• Strong interpersonal, communication, intercultural, collaboration, change and project management, presentation / moderation, action orientation / problem solving skills, as well as the ability to deal effectively with all levels of an organization
• Strong result driven attitude
• Strong apprehension and fast familiarization with new and complex tasks
• Strong analytical skills and judgment
• High degree of integrity, confidentiality, trust and accountability
• Strong self and time management
• Good negotiation and mediation skills as well as confidence to handle difficult conversations, pressures and deadlines
• Ability to integrate oneself in a team environment
• Sound Leadership skills, e.g. motivation, team building, talent development, visionary leadership
• Sound ability to make qualitative decisions and think creative
• Good organizational savvy, e.g. processes and politics
• Solid degree of flexibility, e.g. willingness to travel or situational adaptability