Senior Manager - Compliance Audit EMEA (m/w/d)

Senior Manager - Compliance Audit EMEA (m/w/d)

Your Responsibilities

• You will take strategic ownership of the Compliance Audit Program across the EMEA region and actively contribute to its further development. In this role, you will be responsible for the risk-based planning, execution, and reporting of compliance audits
• As part of the annual audit plan, you will independently conduct compliance audits of our entities and third parties or oversee their execution, ensuring comprehensive documentation and reporting of audit results
• You will work closely with the relevant business functions to address identified findings, support the implementation of appropriate corrective and improvement measures, and contribute to the sustainable reduction of compliance risks
• In addition, you will prepare meaningful audit reports and regular management reports covering audit status, key findings, and initiated actions for relevant compliance committees
• As a trusted subject matter expert, you will provide guidance on compliance policies, codes of conduct, and relevant legal and industry-specific requirements, while contributing recommendations for the continuous improvement of existing compliance processes and policies
• You will collaborate closely with senior leaders as well as Legal & Compliance, Finance, and other functions across the EMEA region and support compliance investigations as required
  Additionally, you will provide professional and disciplinary leadership to an international team, support their ongoing development, and foster effective collaboration across the EMEA region

Your Profile

• You hold a university degree, preferably in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, Law, or a comparable field
• Building on this foundation, you bring at least ten years of relevant professional experience, along with substantial leadership experience
• You have extensive experience in Compliance Audit and are proficient across the entire audit lifecycle, from risk-based planning and execution to documentation, reporting, and follow-up of remediation measures
• Ideally, you hold a relevant professional certification, such as CIA (Certified Internal Auditor), CFE (Certified Fraud Examiner), or an equivalent qualification. Previous experience with a Big
• Four or comparable audit firm is also an advantage
• Experience in the MedTech, pharmaceutical, or life sciences industry, as well as familiarity with the corresponding regulatory requirements and industry standards, would be beneficial
• You combine strong analytical skills and sound judgment with a structured approach to work, excellent communication skills, and the ability to confidently manage stakeholders across different levels of the organization
• Excellent English skills and a willingness to travel internationally within the EMEA region complete your profile. German language skills are an advantage

What We Offer

• An international working environment with long-term prospects in an owner-managed, continuously growing company
• An appreciative corporate culture, a collaborative working environment, and regular employee events
• Depending on the position, the opportunity for mobile working as well as temporary work from abroad
• Completely free lunch at our locations
• 30 days of annual leave and support in balancing work and family life, for example through PME Familienservice
• A wide range of internal and external professional development opportunities, including digital learning platforms
• Attractive additional benefits, such as an occupational pension plan and employer-funded supplementary hospital insurance
• Comprehensive health and well-being offerings, including our partnership with EGYM Wellpass, massage services, corporate health management, and internal health initiatives
• Further benefits such as a subsidy for the Deutschlandticket, Corporate Benefits, and bike leasing