Department: Compliance
Reports to: Director Compliance
Location: Utrecht (NL)
Medline is a leading provider of medical-surgical products and supply chain solutions, serving all points of care. Through a wide-ranging product portfolio, a robust supply chain network and modern clinical solutions, Medline helps healthcare providers (HCPs) improve their clinical, financial and operational outcomes. Headquartered in Northfield, Illinois, United States, the company employs more than 43,000 people worldwide and operates in more than 100 countries and territories. Outside the US, Medline International B.V. serves as the international headquarters and is located in the Utrecht, Netherlands. To learn more about Medline’s operations in Europe, visit www.medline.eu
The EMEA Compliance Senior Manager supports the design, implementation, and ongoing monitoring of Medline’s compliance program across EMEA operations. This role assists in ensuring adherence to internal policies, legal obligations, data‑privacy requirements (including GDPR), and ethical business practices. The ideal candidate is a legally trained professional (lawyer) with high integrity, strong analytical skills, and the ability to work collaboratively in a complex, fast‑moving environment.
Shape the future of Compliance in EMEA by:
Regulatory & Compliance Support
Support the implementation and continuous improvement of Medline’s global compliance program across EMEA.
Assist in risk assessments and support development of mitigation plans.
Assist in reviewing and help maintain internal compliance policies, procedures, and guidance up to date.
Support Third‑Party Due Diligence processes, including reviews for distributors, consultants, vendors, and NGOs.
Process and continuous improvement initiatives to ensure the deployment of standard compliance processes within EMEA.
Data Privacy & GDPR
Support GDPR compliance activities, including data‑mapping, Privacy Impact Assessments, and documentation maintenance.
Assist with data‑subject request handling and collaborate with stakeholders to ensure privacy‑by‑design practices.
Contribute to privacy awareness and training efforts across the organization.
Training & Communication
Help develop and deliver compliance and privacy training materials.
Maintain documentation repositories, reporting logs, and communication archives.
Support enterprise awareness initiatives and compliance culture‑building efforts.
Third‑Party Management
Assist in screening, onboarding, and monitoring Third‑Party Intermediaries.
Review due‑diligence findings, help follow up on red flags, and ensure complete documentation.
Support review and approval workflows for sponsorships, grants, and charitable contributions.
Law degree and experience of working as a lawyer is mandatory
Fluent English is a must
Ready to travel up to 25% of working time
At least 2-5 years in compliance, law, government regulatory, or other risk management roles
Demonstrated experience with GDPR and data‑privacy compliance.
Understanding of anti‑bribery/anti‑corruption controls, due diligence, and regulatory risk management.
Strategic Thinking & Business Insight: Demonstrates strategic thinking with strong commercial awareness and understands how compliance requirements intersect with enterprise goals.
Judgment & Decision Quality: Exercises strong judgment and operates effectively in ambiguous or high‑risk environments.
Integrity, Independence & Credibility: Demonstrates high integrity and earns trust through professionalism and accountability.
Leadership Through Influence: Influences different stakeholders through well‑reasoned recommendations and credible execution and collaborates effectively across functions and cultures.
Compliance Program Execution & Risk Management: Applies regulatory frameworks (including GDPR) with precision and practicality and supports effective implementation of compliance and risk‑management initiatives.
Experience within healthcare, pharmaceutical or medical-devices industries is a plus
Familiarity with compliance tools such as GAN, DocuSign and screening databases
Experience supporting internal audits or investigations
Market related salary and a bonus plan
A range of training opportunities
Employee Assistance Program
Hybrid working option
International working environment
And other benefits depending on the country you will be based in
Ready for a new challenge?
Medline thrives when everyone feels truly connected and empowered to contribute their unique insights. We aim to ensure an environment where every individual feels a strong sense of belonging and is fully engaged. We're eager to welcome applicants, regardless of background and/or lived experiences, recognising that our differences in perspectives enables us to carry out our mission to help improve healthcare delivery and outcomes. We look forward to receiving your application
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Please apply below with your CV or LinkedIn profile before 27th July 2026 We look forward hearing from you!
Medline is an international manufacturer and global distributor of medical devices and solutions for use in a range of healthcare institutions and environments.
Founded in 1910, in the United States of America (USA), Medline has established itself as a trusted partner amongst healthcare providers, leveraging a characteristic proximity to customers and capacity to reliably meet their needs.
Its expansive product portfolio is supported by clinical and supply chain resources that facilitate the delivery of high-quality care, increased efficiencies and improved healthcare outcomes—for both individuals and communities. Additionally, continuous improvements in the quality of deliverables and the streamlining of sustainability standards are key to Medline’s product development and overall operations.
Through its ‘people and planet’ approach, Medline has a multi-faceted Ethical Sourcing Programme in place for its supply chain, applies inclusion and belonging principles and maintains comprehensive compliance to applicable laws and regulations.
Medline currently employs over 39,000 people worldwide and operates in more than 100 countries and territories. Since 2011, the Medline brand has expanded into Europe, with operations now spanning 27 countries, including more than 2,000 personnel. These operations are headquartered in Arnhem, the Netherlands and supported by a network of warehousing and manufacturing facilities and distribution centres in France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Slovakia and the United Kingdom.
A partnership with Medline is a commitment to elevating healthcare delivery, through quality products, customisable solutions and dependable services.
