Compliance Specialist (Fixed-Term)

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The Position

At Roche, we are committed to conducting our business with integrity and in compliance with applicable laws, regulations and our Code of Conduct. Compliance is a core foundation of how we operate, supported by strong governance, data privacy and safety practices.

This role focuses on compliance activities, while also supporting data privacy, SHE (Safety, Health & Environment), and information security (ISMS). Working closely with the Chapter Lead for Quality, Compliance, SHE, Data Privacy and Risk & Opportunities (R&O), you will help ensure that key compliance and governance activities run effectively across Finland and selected affiliates in the sub-region (e.g. Norway), in alignment with Roche policies and external requirements.

The Opportunity 

This role ensures continuity of compliance and governance activities, while supporting related areas such as data privacy, SHE, and information security.

Compliance (Primary focus)

• Support execution of the local Roche Compliance Program and related initiatives.

• Coordinate local compliance activities and support alignment across the sub-region where applicable.

• Identify, assess and support mitigation of compliance risks.

• Ensure alignment with local laws, regulation  and industry codes.

• Support monitoring, controls  and audit readiness.

• Manage and track business ethics incidents, including escalation and BEIR reporting.

• Handle local compliance concerns and inquiries from the business.

• Act as a trusted advisor, providing pragmatic compliance guidance.

• Promote compliance awareness and a strong SpeakUp culture.

• Maintain documentation in line with compliance and governance requirements.

• Collaborate with stakeholders across Finland and the sub-region to support effective implementation and continuous improvement.

Data Privacy, SHE & ISMS (Supporting scope)

Support data privacy (GDPR) activities, including:

• Data subject requests (DSRs)

• Privacy incident management and reporting

• Maintenance of data privacy registers (DPR)
  • Support alignment with data protection requirements across the organization.
  • Contribute to the implementation and improvement of the Information Security Management System (ISMS).
  • Support interaction with authorities or internal experts where required.
  • Support SHE-related compliance activities and awareness initiatives.
  • Assist with training and awareness across compliance, data privacy, and safety topics.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure alignment with regulatory and security requirements.

Who You Are

You are a proactive and reliable compliance professional who can quickly integrate into an existing organization and operate independently during a transition period.

• Degree in Law, Life Sciences, Business Administration or similar, with relevant experience in Compliance, Data Privacy
• Strong understanding of compliance frameworks, business ethics and regulatory requirements in a regulated industry (e.g., healthcare, MedTech, pharma) with experience supporting audits, inspections or governance processes.

• Practical experience with GDPR and data protection frameworks is necessary.
• Familiarity with ISMS / information security concepts and exposure to SHE or operational compliance topics is an advantage.
• Highly organized, communicative and skilled in stakeholder management, with the capability to work independently while collaborating effectively across geographies..
• Fluency in English is required; Finnish and/or other Nordic languages are strongly preferred. 

What We Offer

• The opportunity to contribute to a strong culture of compliance, integrity and governance.
• A dynamic international environment with cross-country collaboration.
• Flexible working arrangements in an agile setting.

Your Application

Please upload your CV in English.

Who we are

A healthier future drives us to innovate. Together, more than 100’000 employees across the globe are dedicated to advance science, ensuring everyone has access to healthcare today and for generations to come. Our efforts result in more than 26 million people treated with our medicines and over 30 billion tests conducted using our Diagnostics products. We empower each other to explore new possibilities, foster creativity, and keep our ambitions high, so we can deliver life-changing healthcare solutions that make a global impact.

Let’s build a healthier future, together.

Roche is an Equal Opportunity Employer.