Senior Counsel Ethics & Compliance – Southern Cluster

Job title:

Senior Counsel Ethics & Compliance – Southern Cluster

Company:

Baxter

Job description

This is where you save and sustain livesAt Baxter, we are deeply connected by our mission. No matter your role at Baxter, your work makes a positive impact on people around the world. You’ll feel a sense of purpose throughout the organization, as we know our work improves outcomes for millions of patients.Baxter’s products and therapies are found in almost every hospital worldwide, in clinics and in the home. For over 85 years, we have pioneered significant medical innovations that transform healthcare.Together, we create a place where we are happy, successful and inspire each other. This is where you can do your best work.Join us at the intersection of saving and sustaining lives—where your purpose accelerates our mission.Your role at BaxterJoin our dynamic team at Baxter Healthcare Corporation as a Corporate Counsel, Ethics and Compliance. This outstanding opportunity allows you to be the Ethics & Compliance business partner for internal collaborators in Spain, Italy, and Greece. You will be the subject matter expert (SME) for Ethics and Compliance, leading the seamless implementation and day-to-day management of the Ethics & Compliance program. Your work will ensure that Baxter employees successfully achieve their business goals while upholding our values, standards, and applicable compliance requirements.#Thisiswhere your legal expertise meets business needs!What you’ll be doing

• Offer unparalleled Ethics & Compliance guidance to internal business collaborators regarding various healthcare compliance and anti-corruption concerns.
• Support the implementation of the Ethics & Compliance Governance for Latin America South.
• Offer clear mentorship on Ethics & Compliance policies and procedures, and identify behavior that contradicts the Company’s policies and relevant regulations.
• Drive awareness regarding the importance of Ethics & Compliance, identify areas of Ethics & Compliance risk, and undertake corrective plans to resolve potential issues.
• Develop, deliver, and coordinate training related to the Company’s Ethics & Compliance policies and applicable regulations.
• Assist in the implementation and oversight of Baxter’s Third-Party Program in Latin America South.
• Support the implementation of middle management initiatives.
• Perform special assignments or projects, as needed.
• Participate in internal investigations regarding potential violations of the Company’s policies or applicable regulations.

What you’ll bring

• Master’s degree in law from a nationally or internationally recognized institution.
• 8+ years of experience in private practice, law firm, and/or international company in the area of Ethics and Compliance. The ideal candidate will have proven experience from a mix of private practice and in-house positions in companies engaged in the life-sciences sector.
• Healthcare experience required. Medical Device and international experience strongly preferred.
• Expert knowledge of regional legal and regulatory frameworks, including anti-corruption and anti-competition laws and regulations affecting the healthcare industry.
• Unquestioned integrity and ethics in business and personal conduct.
• Effective verbal communication and interpersonal skills to encourage and influence employees at all levels to embrace Baxter’s Ethics and Compliance initiatives.
• Proactive in ‘reaching out’ to people in providing advice and maintaining an open communication style.
• Excellent coordination and communication skills to work with individuals from different departments, ensuring compliance with laws and regulations in a practical way.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize workload and meet deadlines.
• Proficiency in English. Competence in other languages will be viewed as an advantage.

Why do you want to work at Baxter?

• Competitive total compensation package
• Professional development opportunities
• High importance placed on work life balance (Family Responsible Certificate EFR)
• Flexible benefits (childcare vouchers, employee discounts, etc.)
• Commitment to growing and developing an inclusive and diverse workforce – Baxter Spain holds the DIE certificate “Equality in the Workplace” that is awarded by the Ministry of Health, Social Services and Equality since 2016. You can read more about our values at

Equal Employment OpportunityBaxter is an equal opportunity employer and is therefore firmly committed towards making employment opportunities available to all qualified applicants without regard to gender, race, age, disability, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, responsibility for dependents, religion or trade union membership.Reasonable AccommodationsBaxter is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities globally. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or interview process, please click on the here and let us know the nature of your request along with your contact information.Recruitment Fraud NoticeBaxter has discovered incidents of employment scams, where fraudulent parties pose as Baxter employees, recruiters, or other agents, and engage with online job seekers in an attempt to steal personal and/or financial information. To learn how you can protect yourself, review our .

Expected salary

Location

Madrid

Job date

Sun, 08 Sep 2024 00:11:00 GMT

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