Compliance Director, Switzerland & Europe 

Description
For a company making a meaningful contribution in the oncology space, we are currently recruiting a Director, Compliance Switzerland & Europe. This senior leadership role oversees and strengthens the compliance and ethics framework across Switzerland and Europe, ensuring alignment with local and international regulations. As a trusted advisor to senior leadership, the position drives scalable compliance structures that foster integrity and support sustainable business growth.


Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and continuously strengthen the compliance and ethics framework across Switzerland, the UK, and other European markets in line with applicable international laws, regulations and internal standards

• Act as a strategic compliance advisor to senior leadership, providing pragmatic guidance on operations, growth initiatives, and risk management

• Lead compliance risk assessments, gap analyses, and mitigation planning across existing and future European markets

• Oversee the Code of Conduct, speak-up mechanisms, compliance investigations, and remediation plans in collaboration with HR and Legal

• Define and oversee the European compliance training and awareness strategy, including localization and tracking of mandatory trainings

• Provide oversight for Medical Affairs and Commercial compliance, including IITs, sponsorships, grants, congresses, marketing material review, financial controls, and regulatory interactions

Requirements

• Law degree (LLB, LL.M., JD, or equivalent) and admission to practice law in at least one European jurisdiction

• Recognized compliance or ethics certification (e.g., CCEP, CCEP-I) preferred

• Minimum ten (10) years of compliance, legal, or regulatory experience within pharma, biotech, or another highly regulated industry

• Demonstrated experience leading compliance at a European or regional level in multi-country environments

• Strong knowledge of Swiss, EU, and key European compliance requirements with a proven ability to influence decision-making of senior leaders 

• Excellent communication skills in English; additional European languages preferred

•  high integrity and sound judgment