Local Compliance Officer

Job Title

Local Compliance Officer – Production Site

Location : Bir Drassen, Beni Khalled, Nabeul Tunisia

Reporting to Country General Manager (dotted line to Business Unit Compliance, Global Compliance)

Organisation : Production Site – BU MedTec/Compliance

Job Purpose

The Compliance Officer ensures that the production site operates in full compliance with applicable laws, regulations, internal policies and company standards. The role acts as the local compliance contact, supports the implementation of compliance frameworks, and promotes a culture of integrity, transparency and ethical behaviour at site level.

This is a site-based management role with responsibility for compliance coordination and implementation.

Key Responsibilities

1. Site Compliance Management:

• Act as the primary compliance contact for the production site.

• Support the implementation and adherence to corporate compliance policies, standards and procedures at site level.

• Monitor compliance risks and support mitigation actions in coordination with site management.

2. Policies, Standards & Awareness:

• Support the rollout and local application of compliance-related policies (e.g. Code of Conduct, anti-corruption, data protection, conflict of interest).

• Promote compliance awareness and ethical behaviour across the site.

• Support and coordinate compliance communication and awareness activities.

3. Training & Communication:

• Coordinate and support compliance-related training activities at site level (e.g. Code of Conduct, mandatory compliance trainings).

• Ensure completion tracking and documentation in line with corporate requirements.

• Act as a local point of contact for employee questions related to compliance topics.

4. Risk Management & Reporting

• Support identification and assessment of site-specific compliance risks.

• Assist in handling compliance incidents, concerns and questions in coordination with Global / Regional Compliance.

• Support documentation, reporting and follow-up actions related to compliance matters.

5. Audits & Reviews:

• Support internal and external audits, inspections and assessments related to compliance topics at site level.

• Ensure availability of required documentation and local follow-up on findings or corrective actions.

6. Interface & Collaboration:

• Work closely with site management, HR, Quality, EHS and other relevant functions.

• Coordinate with Global / Regional Compliance to ensure alignment and consistency.

• Support a constructive, transparent relationship with employee representatives where applicable.

• Assisting the Global Compliance Team with various initiatives and assignments.

Key Requirements / Competencies:

• Solid understanding of compliance principles in an industrial or regulated environment.

• Experience working with policies, procedures and governance frameworks.

• Ability to assess risks, follow structured processes and manage documentation.

• Strong communication skills and the ability to explain compliance topics in a clear, practical way.

• Integrity, discretion and sound judgement.

• Ability to work independently while collaborating closely with site leadership and central functions.

• Fluent in local language and English.

Success Measures:

• Effective implementation of compliance policies at site level.

• Completion and quality of mandatory compliance training and documentation.

• Timely identification and escalation of compliance risks or incidents.

• Audit readiness and quality of site-level compliance documentation.

• Positive compliance culture and awareness at the production site.

Qualification & Experience:

•  Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Law, Compliance, Business Administration, Health Sciences, or a related field.

•  Professional experience in compliance, legal, audit, or regulatory affairs, preferably in healthcare or pharmaceuticals.

•  Experience in a coordination or management role is an advantage.

Specific Aspects

• Access to confidential and sensitive information; strict adherence to confidentiality and data protection required.

• Site-based role with close interaction with operational teams.