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Abbott Manager, Office of Ethics & Compliance DACH region (m/f/d) in Wiesbaden, Germany

About Abbott

Abbott is a global healthcare leader, creating breakthrough science to improve people’s health. We’re always looking towards the future, anticipating changes in medical science and technology.

In Germany, Abbott has more than 4,000 employees working in manufacturing, research and development, logistics, manufacturing, sales and marketing. They are located at Abbott`s German headquarters in Wiesbaden and its sites in Hanover, Neustadt am Rübenberge, Wetzlar, Eschborn, Cologne, Jena and Hamburg.

W orking at Abbott

At Abbott, you can do work that matters and help people to live a healthier and full life, grow your career, and learn, be your true self. You will have access to:

  • Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of

  • An attractive benefits package (e.g.attractive Abbott Pension Plan, employee stock purchase program)

  • A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries around the world and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune.

  • A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as a best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.

  • A challenging position in a fast-growing crisis independent industry

  • To become part of a dynamic, highly educated, highly skilled, and motivated team

  • Flat hierarchies, open appreciative mentality, and efficient, constructive lines of communication

  • Multi-national environment, where we foster the development of our talents within the enterprise

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.

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

  • Direct and administrat e 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.

  • Prepar e and participat e 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.

Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that can help you build your future and live your best life. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity.

We ask for your understanding that we only consider online applications via our online application portal. Applications by email or post cannot be processed. Original documents will not be returned. 

Connect with us at www.abbott.com , on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/company/abbott-/ , on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Abbott and on Twitter @AbbottNews and @AbbottGlobal.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

Abbot welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce.

We provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities.

To request accommodation, please call 224-667-4913 or email corpjat@abbott.com

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