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Senior Healthcare Compliance Professional

Hybrid in Barcelona·Added 4 days ago (last checked 16 Oct)

Ferrer

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Overview

Work mode
Hybrid, Barcelona
Spanish
Fluent
English
Required
Experience
5+ years
Education
University degree

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Skills

Requirements

What we're looking for

  • Sound professional experience in Ethics & Compliance, with +5 years practical experience in Healthcare Compliance within/or for the pharmaceutical industry including healthcare stakeholder interactions and coordination with cross-country teams and local compliance Officers.
  • Strong knowledge of Spanish pharmaceutical regulations and the Farmaindustria Code, with experience advising commercial/medical functions and compliance committees or decision-making forums.
  • Understand business priorities, build trusted relationships and provide pragmatic, risk-based guidance across functions and geographies.
  • Strong communication and engagement skills, Constructively challenge senior stakeholders, make sound decisions and translate complex requirements into clear, actionable advice.
  • Anticipate risks, manage competing priorities and deliver cross-functional initiatives with accountability and collaboration.

Nice to have

  • Bachelor degree in Law, Life Sciences, Business Administration or another relevant discipline. Postgraduate qualifications or professional certifications in Compliance will be highly valued.

Languages

  • Fluent Spanish and English

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Pay & benefits

What you'll get

  • Make a positive impact in society
  • Participate in volunteering activities
  • Grow in a culture of trust, responsibility, and constructive feedback
  • Enjoy a flexible working model & collaborative office experience to enable innovation and teamworking
  • Make a real difference to the team and to yourself
  • Take advantage of opportunities for development & learning
  • Discover a range of benefits to support your physical, emotional and financial wellbeing
  • Customize your remuneration and benefit

The role

As a Senior Healthcare Compliance professional, you will be part of Ferrer's Corporate Healthcare Compliance Center of Expertise, reporting directly to the Corporate Healthcare Compliance function that leads global governance, policies and standards.

You will play a key role in ensuring that Ferrer's business activities are conducted in line with applicable pharmaceutical regulations, industry codes and the company's ethical standards.

What you'll do

  • Health Care compliance Business partnering: Provide specialised, risk-based advice on pharmaceutical activities, including promotion, scientific events, advisory boards and interactions with healthcare professionals, healthcare organisations and patient organisations and regulatory Oversight.
  • Risk management & approvals: Anticipate and mitigate compliance risks; review and approve activities through corporate workflows within formally assigned authority.
  • Local Compliance Officer for Spain: Provide Healthcare Compliance oversight across all Ferrer Spain business divisions, in coordination with Corporate Compliance, and participate in local governance & committees. Lead Spain's transparency and disclosure process.
  • Affiliate Healthcare Compliance coordination: Coordinate with local E&C/Compliance Officers to align priorities, global standards and oversight of risks & remediation plans, while preserving local responsibility for implementation and escalating significant matters through established governance channels.
  • Culture & Continuous Improvement: Support the HC framework, specialised training and continuous improvement, collaborating with Corporate Compliance on cross-functional matters.

About Ferrer

Ferrer is a global pharmaceutical company headquartered in Barcelona, Spain, with a strong focus on developing and commercializing treatments in neurology, cardiology, and dermatology, as well as a growing portfolio in hospital and consumer health products. The company operates in over 90 countries and has a significant manufacturing and R&D presence, with a commitment to sustainability and social impact, as reflected in its 'Liveable Planet' initiatives.

Industry
Pharmaceuticals
Founded
1959
Employees
1,000–5,000
Headquarters
Barcelona, Spain
In Spain
Barcelona, Sant Cugat del Valles
Website
ferrer.com

Good to know if you are moving

  • Ferrer is headquartered in Barcelona, offering a prime location for professionals seeking to live in a vibrant Mediterranean city.
  • The company has a strong commitment to sustainability and social impact, with dedicated roles in ESG and environmental initiatives.
  • Ferrer operates in over 90 countries, providing international exposure and potential for cross-border career development.
  • The company offers a range of trainee programs, making it an attractive option for early-career professionals in the pharmaceutical industry.
  • Ferrer's diverse portfolio spans pharmaceuticals, consumer health, and chemical manufacturing, offering varied career paths.

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Additional information

At Ferrer, we guarantee equal treatment and opportunities in recruitment, avoiding prejudices and stereotypes for any reason in the processes of access to the company, assessing only objective criteria such as professional and academic skills and work experience.

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