Role purpose This role provides pragmatic, businessu2011focused compliance guidance and hands-on support to Edwardsu2019 commercial, medical, and marketing teams across Europeu2019s Tier 1 markets (including Germany, France, UK/Ireland) and Canada. It supports the application of Edwardsu2019 global business practices framework, particularly in relation to interactions with Health Care Professionalsu2014while ensuring alignment with applicable local and regional healthcare laws, ABAC laws, regulations, and industry standards. The role also serves as the primary Compliance point of contact for one EU Business Unit and for key regional functional stakeholders. By establishing strong, proactive relationships with business leaders at both Regional and local levels, this role acts as a strategic thought partner to Edwardsu2019 business groups. It develops and implements compliance strategies that enable sustainable business success while upholding Edwardsu2019 commitment to ethical conduct and patient wellbeing and actively manages Industry Association relationships. Working closely with crossu2011functional partners including Legal, Human Resources, Regulatory, Internal Audit, and Finance, the role manages complex compliance matters in accordance with legal, industry, and internal requirements. It ensures clear, timely communication and escalation to appropriate functional and business leadership as needed. How you will make an impact: Act as a proactive business partner to relevant country team, Business Units and functions on Compliance topics to enable Company success. Set strategy by balancing compliance requirements with business exigencies and propose and implement pragmatic, lasting solutions. Support the EMEACLA Compliance VP on selected regional projects and initiatives. Drive optimization of HCPu2011related policies, processes and systems by identifying gaps and issues, leveraging global best practices (internal and external), and developing, proposing and implementing effective solutions. Influence outcomes and drive resolution with business leadership. Act as Compliance subject matter expert for defined topics and/or geographies (e.g. local compliance program; provide guidance on antiu2011kickback regulations and related requirements). Provide clear, practical guidance to enable compliant business decisionu2011making and provide hands-on support on critical local compliance matters. Drive and sustain a strong culture of compliance within the assigned region and role model Edwardsu2019 compliance values and behaviors. Ensure appropriate governance around compliance matters, including active participation in complianceu2011related committees. Ensure strong alignment within EMEACLA and Global Compliance and effective crossu2011functional collaboration (Legal, HR, Finance, Internal Audit, Regulatory). Conduct and analyze businessu2011related compliance risk assessments. Support monitoring and auditing against policies and procedures, ensure timely execution of remediation plans, and support investigations into alleged misconduct or policy violations, ensuring consistent handling, outcomes, and corrective actions within the assigned region. What you'll need: Expert knowledge and understanding of Medical Device Industry policies, procedures, and guidelines relevant to compliance across Europe; Knowledgeable of the European healthcare regulation rules and able to provide guidance on external procedures; Experienced in analyzing, and developing business strategy from a competition and anti-kickback perspective; Full professional work proficiency in English; German and French language is a strong plus; Expert understanding of effective compliance program standards; Ability to interact professionally with all organizational levels and proactively escalate issues to appropriate levels of management in the organization; Excellent documentation and communication skills and interpersonal relationship skills including negotiating and relationship management skills with ability to drive achievement of objectives; Expert understanding of procedures with extensive and detailed knowledge of company allows for innovative concepts and promoting new ideas Ability to support and solicit input from team members at all levels within the organization Strict attention to detail Excellent facilitation and presentation skills Proven successful project management skills Adhere to all company rules and requirements Ability to develop and integrate metrics into the projects and operations that clearly demonstrate the value of compliance to the business Ability to influence the business to adopt new industry requirements seamlessly Ability to develop relationships and leverage them to influence change Ability to work and excel within a fast-paced, dynamic, and constantly changing work environment Ability to dedicate to quality client service and pro-active and responsive to client needs. Ability to develop peer, cross functional and cross business relationships to maximize best practice sharing and team effectiveness. Ability to provide leadership and direction to cross-functional teams to successfully implement compliance related solutions What else we look for: Bachelor's Degree in related field or previous related experience in legal, and/or health care compliance Master's Degree or equivalent in related field or previous related experience in legal, and/or health care compliance