Program Manager Compliance EMEA

Program Manager Compliance EMEA

Department: Compliance

Reports to: Director Compliance

Location: Utrecht (NL)

About us

Medline is a leading provider of medical-surgical products and supply chain solutions, serving all points of care. Through a wide-ranging product portfolio, a robust supply chain network and modern clinical solutions, Medline helps healthcare providers (HCPs) improve their clinical, financial and operational outcomes. Headquartered in Northfield, Illinois, United States, the company employs more than 43,000 people worldwide and operates in more than 100 countries and territories. Outside the US, Medline International B.V. serves as the international headquarters and is located in the Utrecht, Netherlands. To learn more about Medline’s operations in Europe, visit .

Purpose

The EMEA Compliance Senior Manager supports the design, implementation, and ongoing monitoring of Medline’s compliance program across EMEA operations. This role assists in ensuring adherence to internal policies, legal obligations, data‑privacy requirements (including GDPR), and ethical business practices. The ideal candidate is a legally trained professional (lawyer) with high integrity, strong analytical skills, and the ability to work collaboratively in a complex, fast‑moving environment.

How can you help us?

Shape the future of Compliance in EMEA by:

Regulatory & Compliance Support

• Support the implementation and continuous improvement of Medline’s global compliance program across EMEA.

• Assist in risk assessments and support development of mitigation plans.

• Assist in reviewing and help maintain internal compliance policies, procedures, and guidance up to date.

• Support Third‑Party Due Diligence processes, including reviews for distributors, consultants, vendors, and NGOs.

• Process and continuous improvement initiatives to ensure the deployment of standard compliance processes within EMEA.

Data Privacy & GDPR

• Support GDPR compliance activities, including data‑mapping, Privacy Impact Assessments, and documentation maintenance.

• Assist with data‑subject request handling and collaborate with stakeholders to ensure privacy‑by‑design practices.

• Contribute to privacy awareness and training efforts across the organization.

Training & Communication

• Help develop and deliver compliance and privacy training materials.

• Maintain documentation repositories, reporting logs, and communication archives.

• Support enterprise awareness initiatives and compliance culture‑building efforts.

Third‑Party Management

• Assist in screening, onboarding, and monitoring Third‑Party Intermediaries.

• Review due‑diligence findings, help follow up on red flags, and ensure complete documentation.

• Support review and approval workflows for sponsorships, grants, and charitable contributions.

Are you a match?

• Law degree and experience of working as a lawyer is mandatory

• Fluent English is a must

• Ready to travel up to 25% of working time

• At least 2-5 years in compliance, law, government regulatory, or other risk management roles

• Demonstrated experience with GDPR and data‑privacy compliance.

• Understanding of anti‑bribery/anti‑corruption controls, due diligence, and regulatory risk management.

• Strategic Thinking & Business Insight: Demonstrates strategic thinking with strong commercial awareness and understands how compliance requirements intersect with enterprise goals.

• Judgment & Decision Quality: Exercises strong judgment and operates effectively in ambiguous or high‑risk environments.

• Integrity, Independence & Credibility: Demonstrates high integrity and earns trust through professionalism and accountability.

• Leadership Through Influence: Influences different stakeholders through well‑reasoned recommendations and credible execution and collaborates effectively across functions and cultures.

• Compliance Program Execution & Risk Management: Applies regulatory frameworks (including GDPR) with precision and practicality and supports effective implementation of compliance and risk‑management initiatives.

• Experience within healthcare, pharmaceutical or medical-devices industries is a plus

• Familiarity with compliance tools such as GAN, DocuSign and screening databases

• Experience supporting internal audits or investigations

What we offer

• Market related salary and a bonus plan

• A range of training opportunities

• Employee Assistance Program

• Hybrid working option

• International working environment

• And other benefits depending on the country you will be based in

Ready for a new challenge?

Medline thrives when everyone feels truly connected and empowered to contribute their unique insights. We aim to ensure an environment where every individual feels a strong sense of belonging and is fully engaged. We're eager to welcome applicants, regardless of background and/or lived experiences, recognising that our differences in perspectives enables us to carry out our mission to help improve healthcare delivery and outcomes. We look forward to receiving your application .

Contact

Please apply below with your CV or LinkedIn profile before 27th Jul y 2026 . We look forward hearing from you!