Manager, Office of Ethics & Compliance DACH region (m/f/d)

The Opportunity

Abbott GmbH in Wiesbaden is looking for an OEC Manager (m / f / d) DACH. Alternative locations are Zurich and Vienna.

As the OEC Manager DACH Region, you’ll have the chance to lead the local compliance efforts within the biggest European Affiliate (Germany, Austria & Switzerland), collaborate with stakeholders at all levels, including Leadership, provide guidance and coaching to direct report.

This role reports directly to the OEC Director DACH and CEE.

What You’ll Do

Lead the local compliance efforts for the DACH region (Germany, Austria & Switzerland) based on an effective compliance program.

Follow and report local compliance developments to prepare the business for new regulations. Create and expand compliance awareness and knowledge.

Collaborate with local leaders to provide compliance insights to help business maintain and meet local legal and industry association code requirements as these arise and change.

Developand implement effective compliance program , including adoption and following periodical review of compliance policies and procedures.

Direct and administrate regular trainings and communications : on-boarding for new employees; code of conduct; compliance policies (especially anti-corruption);

communication letters to employees; as needed, training and educating of Abbott colleagues in various compliance areas (policies and procedures, healthcare compliance, FCPA, local penal code and country specific compliance codes and other requirements).

Drive the monitoring process to ensure proper controls over major business activities (professional services, donations, employee business expenses, sponsorships of events etc.

provision of guidance to finance / internal controls team on execution of monitoring process.

Prepare and participate in Affiliate Compliance Committee (ACC) meetings, facilitation of open discussion between key affiliate stakeholders (GMs, FD, HR, Legal, Medical & Regulatory, OEC) across the DACH region.

Support corporate initiatives and actions , such as the affiliate compliance enhancement (ACE), third-party program (3PP), SpeakUp hotline, and provide active support during corporate audits and / or investigations.

Review and retain current knowledge of industry trends in compliance , trends in healthcare marketing including the usage of new technologies as well as trends in the healthcare industry.

Provide guidance and coaching to a direct report .

Required Qualifications

University degree in Law or Finance (preferred) or Sales / Marketing, Business Administration, Economics.

6+ years of relevantprevious work experience in Compliance is a must

Very good knowledge of the healthcare industry in the DACH region (Germany, Austria & Switzerland).

High proficiency in English (oral and written).

Sound common sense judgment, good ethical compass.

Experience in development, implementation, updating and monitoring of compliance systems.

Capable of managing competing priorities; excellent time management & organizational skills.

Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.

Well versed in giving presentations and in training groups of people.

Strong understanding of legal matters.

Big picture" view and process-oriented thinking.

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred proficiency in German (oral and written).

University degree in Law or Finance.

Experience in the following areas : Sales / Marketing within the healthcare industry, Medical, Finance, Regulatory, Legal, Internal Audit.