Job Description

If you want to:

• Join a multi- award – winning leading biopharmaceutical company

• Be at the center of innovation

• Make a real impact on ethics & integrity framework in our company

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Job Summary

The Junior Business Practices Specialist supports the implementation of the company’s compliance framework within the subsidiary, working in close collaboration with Legal & Compliance on policies, SOPs, and guidance. Reporting to the Business Practices Manager within Commercial Operations, the role contributes to strengthening compliance culture, supporting ethical business practices, and enabling effective and efficient operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the implementation of new compliance practices and contribute to the ongoing development of the compliance culture.

• Assist in evaluating compliance effectiveness through monitoring, assessments, audits, training, and related follow-up actions.

• Collaborate with colleagues across the business to ensure adherence to internal ways of working and compliance requirements.

• Support teams in identifying and minimizing areas of risk while enabling business performance.

• Identify opportunities to simplify and improve processes and work with stakeholders to implement enhancements.

• Support the timely preparation, approval, and efficient administration of compliance activities.

• Contribute to continuous improvement and risk mitigation initiatives.

Qualifications and Experience

• University degree, preferably in law or a related field.

• Proficiency in spoken and written English, with the ability to work effectively in a multicultural environment.

• Strong attention to detail.

• Planning and organizational skills, with the ability to anticipate and mitigate risks.

• A drive to improve processes and support execution excellence.

Core Competencies

• Networking & Partnerships: Ability to collaborate effectively across functions and build strong working relationships.

• Execution Excellence: Demonstrate a careful, reliable, and consistent approach to work with strong attention to detail and follow-through.

• Emotional Intelligence: Act with a high level of integrity, demonstrating commitment to ethical conduct and sound judgment.

• Ownership & Accountability: Show willingness to take ownership and work independently when required, ensuring accountability for deliverables.

• Decision Making: Apply strong analytical skills to structure problems, prioritize effectively, and support decision-making.

Required Skills:

Accountability, Compliance Requirements, Ethical Business, Legal Compliance, Metrics Analysis

Preferred Skills:

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Employee Status:

Regular

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Job Posting End Date:

07/30/2026

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