Compliance Officer

We are currently searching for an experienced professional to join us as a Compliance Officer, based in Gdańsk or in Warsaw/Duchnice, responsible for managing and reporting on compliance and GDPR related matters, consistently with other companies in the Group. Our Compliance Officer will be directly reporting to the top management of the group, with direct responsibility to the Head of Compliance.

Your responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Supporting local management in developing strong compliance mindset, putting in place a comprehensive compliance program and the necessary procedural infrastructure;
• Risk Management - in cooperation with risk management and business continuity function, contribute to business continuity process;
• GDPR Compliance;
• Establishing and setting the tone of compliance throughout the Company;
• Defining the necessary level of knowledge on existing and emerging regulatory compliance requirements;
• Creation and periodical review of the company compliance program plan and ensuring its execution;
• Managing and executing policies and procedures, which govern the Group compliance program;
• Networking and collaborating with other compliance experts in the Group, taking a lead on certain compliance initiatives and sharing best practices;
• Caring out risk assessments and compliance reviews to ensure policies and procedures are being followed;
• Monitoring and testing policies and procedures to ensure they result in compliance;
• Recommending the initiation of investigative procedures in response to alleged violations of the law, policies, procedures, and the Code of Conduct and other relevant regulations;
• Providing guidance on the effective response to detected problems and proper recommendations for corrective action as appropriate;
• Carrying out periodic evaluation of the company compliance programs and proposing appropriate changes and improvements that reflect the company's unique characteristics;
• Building and maintaining the compliance mindset in the organization, ensure that all employees are properly trained, and aware how they should raise the compliance questions;
• Governing the responsibility to report misconduct and noncompliance, reporting pathways and ensuring the implementation of non-retaliation policies;
• Liaise with legal and regulatory bodies on compliance-related issues;
• Providing guidance, advice, and training programs, to improve understanding of law, policies, procedures, and the Code of Conduct and other relevant regulations and participating in relevant Committees.

If you have:

• Master's degree (required): preferably in law, risk management, finance or a related field;
• At least 5 years of compliance experience required; preferably with legal, audit, risk management, FMCG or finance;
• Experience in the risk management, medical, pharmaceutical, or life sciences industry (as an advantage);
• Very good command of Polish and English;
• Demonstrated experience prioritizing conflicting demands from multiple business functions and handling heavy workload in a fast-paced environment;
• Strong interpersonal influencing and negotiation skills, and proven ability to communicate and work with all levels of the organization;
• Excellent critical thinking skills; ability to work through complex issues, including those with significant strategic risk to the company;
• Proficiency in business software (including Microsoft Office) and compliance management tools.

What we offer:

• Competitive salary;
• Private healthcare;
• Life insurance;
• Pension plan above national standards;
• Additional free day;
• A hybrid work model, allowing flexibility between home and on-site work;
• and more..

Why you should work with us

Contact us
career@polpharmabiologics.com