Title:  Associate Director, Regional Compliance - Europe

🌍 We’re Hiring: Regional Compliance Associate-Director – Europe

📍 Location: Portugal

💼 Hikma Pharmaceuticals

At Hikma, we’re committed to delivering high‑quality medicines and doing so with integrity, transparency, and strong ethical stewardship. We are now looking for a Regional Compliance Associate-Director – Europe to play a pivotal role in strengthening our Compliance Programme across Portugal and selected European markets.

If you’re passionate about enabling ethical business, partnering with leaders, and shaping a strong culture of integrity—this role is for you.

🔎 About the Role

Reporting to the Compliance Officer - Europe, you will serve as a strategic business partner supporting commercial, medical, regulatory, supply chain, and corporate teams. You will help ensure our operations meet:

• EU pharmaceutical regulations
• Local anti‑bribery and anti‑corruption laws
• EFPIA Code of Practice
• INFARMED requirements
• UK governance and internal control expectations

This is a high-impact role where your expertise directly supports ethical conduct and effective risk mitigation across multiple markets.

🧭 Key Responsibilities

Compliance Programme Leadership

• Drive the implementation of the Group Compliance Programme across Portugal and Europe.
• Tailor global policies to EU and local regulatory needs.
• Lead risk assessments, compliance reviews, and investigations.
• Provide trusted guidance to senior business leaders.

Anti‑Bribery & Anti‑Corruption

• Oversee ABC controls aligned with the UK Bribery Act, EU frameworks, and local laws.
• Review and approve HCP engagements, grants, sponsorships, and third‑party arrangements.
• Conduct due diligence for distributors and partners.
• Ensure compliance with promotional rules, EFPIA Code, and transparency reporting.

Investigations & Whistleblowing

• Manage local investigations in partnership with Group Compliance and Legal.
• Promote and oversee confidential reporting channels.
• Ensure adherence to the EU Whistleblowing Directive and local labour laws.
• Recommend corrective actions and escalate material matters as needed.

Monitoring & Testing

• Execute risk‑based compliance monitoring and thematic reviews.
• Validate corrective actions and support audits or inspections.

Training & Culture

• Develop and deliver training for commercial, supply chain, and leadership teams.
• Foster a strong speak‑up culture and ethical mindset across the region.

Governance & Reporting

• Prepare regional compliance dashboards and KPIs.
• Support reporting to the Compliance Officer – Europe, Group Chief Compliance Officer, and Board committees.

🎓 Qualifications & Experience

• Law degree (LLB/LLM preferred).
• Professional compliance certification (ICA, SCCE, etc.) is a plus.
• 8–12 years of relevant experience, including 5+ years in pharmaceutical compliance.
• Experience in generics and multi‑country European operations strongly preferred.
• Exposure to listed or multinational environments is advantageous.
• Fluency in English and Portuguese required; French is a plus.

🧠 Technical Skills

• Deep understanding of EU and Portuguese pharma regulations.
• Expertise in HCP interactions, promotional standards, and third‑party risk management.
• Familiarity with investigations, risk assessment methodologies, and compliance documentation.

🌟 Core Competencies

• Strong ethical judgment and independent thinking.
• Executive presence and credibility with senior stakeholders.
• Ability to influence without direct authority.
• Excellent communication and cultural awareness across European markets.

✈️ Travel

Periodic travel across Europe is required to support compliance activities.

Ready to Make a Real Impact?

At Hikma, you’ll help uphold the standards that protect patients, colleagues, and our business. If you’re a proactive compliance professional who thrives on purpose-driven work—we’d love to hear from you.

👉 Apply now and help us advance health with integrity.