Job Description
Global Ethics & Compliance Officer
Posting Start Date:  6/11/26
Country/Region:  United Kingdom
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Job Location:  Elstree
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Global Ethics & Compliance Officer

Job Summary

As Global Ethics & Compliance Officer, you will work closely with senior leaders and functional teams to embed a strong, practical and effective ethics and compliance framework across the organisation. Acting as a trusted partner, you will help the business manage compliance risks, meet regulatory obligations and continuously strengthen the Global Ethics & Compliance System in a complex, international environment.

What You'll Do

  • Partner with assigned global functions to identify, assess and manage legal and compliance risks linked to their activities
  • Provide practical, business‑centred compliance advice, engaging subject‑matter experts across Legal, HR, Finance, IT, Quality, EHS, Regulatory Affairs and Pharmacovigilance
  • Co‑lead the design, implementation and continuous improvement of the Global Ethics & Compliance System, including policies, controls, training, monitoring and reporting
  • Support the Head of Global Ethics & Compliance in defining annual global ethics and compliance priorities, plans and budget
  • Define and drive annual ethics and compliance initiatives with functional leadership, including risk assessments, policy development, training programmes and awareness campaigns
  • Monitor and assess the effective implementation of ethics and compliance policies, procedures and controls across the business

Qualifications and need-to-know

  • Bachelor’s degree
  • At least 10 years’ relevant compliance experience in commercial or industrial organisations; experience in life sciences is advantageous
  • Strong understanding of effective compliance programme frameworks under European and US regulatory guidance
  • Proven experience implementing and configuring compliance‑related tools or platforms
  • Experience with data governance and data analytics applied to compliance risk management
  • Advanced digital and data analytics capability
  • Willingness to travel internationally up to 25%