Compliance Manager EMEA – Medline

Our ClientMedline is one of the world’s largest privately held healthcare companies, providing medical devices, surgical products, diagnostics, and healthcare solutions to hospitals and healthcare providers globally. Founded in 1966 in the US, Medline today employs more than 40,000 people worldwide and serves customers in over 125 countries.In the EMEA region, Medline has a rapidly growing presence, operating across more than 30 countries with approximately 1,900 employees. The company combines the scale and resources of a global market leader with an entrepreneurial culture that encourages initiative, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Medline is committed to helping healthcare providers deliver better patient outcomes while maintaining the highest standards of ethics and compliance.To further strengthen its compliance function in the region, Medline is looking for an experienced and business-oriented Compliance Manager EMEA to join its international team based at their EMEA Headquarter in Utrecht.The PositionAs Compliance Manager EMEA, you will play a key role in strengthening and further developing Medline’s compliance function across the region. Working in a highly international environment, you will collaborate with stakeholders across multiple countries and functions to support ethical business practices and sustainable growth.This is a visible role with broad exposure across the organisation and the opportunity to make a meaningful contribution within a global healthcare company that helps improve patient care worldwide.The Compliance Manager reports directly to the Compliance Director International.Your Key ResponsibilitiesTake ownership of Medline’s compliance program across EMEA, driving its continued development and effectiveness.Lead high-impact compliance and privacy initiatives that support both regulatory requirements and business growth.Act as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders on compliance, ethics, GDPR, and risk management matters.Support privacy impact assessments and privacy-by-design initiatives in collaboration with Legal, IT, HR, Commercial, and Operations teams.Identify and assess compliance risks, translating complex regulations into practical and commercially sound solutions.Manage third-party compliance due diligence processes involving distributors, agents, consultants, suppliers, and other business partners.Champion a culture of integrity through policies, training, awareness programmes, and stakeholder engagement.The ProfileMedline is looking for:A Law degree, preferably supplemented with a compliance or privacy qualification (e.g. CIPP/E, CCEP).5+ years of experience in compliance, legal, regulatory, or risk management within an international environment.Solid knowledge of compliance, ABAC, third-party risk management, and GDPR.Experience leading projects and working with stakeholders across functions and countries.Strong communication and influencing skills, combined with commercial awareness and a pragmatic approach.Experience in healthcare, medical devices, pharmaceuticals, or another highly regulated industry is preferred.Fluency in English.The OfferMedline offers a modern, hybrid and international working environment at its regional headquarters in Utrecht, conveniently located next to Utrecht Central Station. This is an opportunity to make a meaningful contribution within a global healthcare company that helps improve patient care worldwide.ContactIf you are interested in this position and would like to hear more about it, please contact Regien Haarbosch at Voxius via e-mail at compliance@voxius.nl or call our office on +31 85 488 00 00. Discretion is guaranteed.