Compliance Professional Middle East & Africa

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Job Description

Job Description

At Thermo Fisher Scientific, you’ll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing Thermo Fisher Scientific’s Mission to life: to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer.

We are seeking a Compliance Professional based in South Africa to support the EMEA Compliance Director in driving compliance with anti-corruption, anti-bribery, human rights and ESG-related regulations across EMEA, with a focus on the Middle East & Africa region.

Location Specific Information: This role will support regional compliance activities across the Middle East & Africa and will report directly to the EMEA Compliance Director. You will partner with business teams, Legal, Internal Audit, HR and other functions to help ensure responsible, ethical and sustainable growth. While the primary location for this role is South Africa, applications from candidates based in other regions may also be considered.

Discover Impactful Work: In this role, you will help colleagues make informed decisions, manage compliance risk and uphold Thermo Fisher Scientific’s high ethical standards. Your work will support business growth while reinforcing our 4i Values: Integrity, Intensity, Innovation and Involvement.

A Day in the Life As a Compliance Professional, you will:

• Provide practical compliance advice and guidance to regional business partners.

• Conduct compliance reviews and approvals for day-to-day business activities.

• Support compliance projects focused on ethical business growth across the Middle East & Africa.

• Partner with Internal Audit on investigations, annual risk assessments and remediation actions.

• Conduct screening and due diligence for third-party engagements.

• Support the development, implementation and communication of compliance policies and SOPs.

• Deliver training and awareness activities on key compliance topics.

• Monitor compliance risks, support control improvements and review implementation effectiveness.

• Support the further development of the Company’s human rights program, including governance, risk assessment, due diligence, training and reporting.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree or above.

• Legal background preferred.

• Advanced degree, CPA certification, UK Bribery Act certification, audit experience or Juris Doctorate would be an advantage.

Experience

• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in Compliance and/or Operations.

• Substantial exposure to the FCPA and UK Bribery Act.

• Experience in the pharmaceutical, medical device, healthcare or other regulated industry preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Strong knowledge of anti-corruption compliance and regulatory affairs.

• Familiarity with trade compliance, import/export, tax or anti-money laundering matters would be beneficial.

• Excellent English communication skills; additional regional language skills would be beneficial.

• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with multiple teams and functions.

• Ability to work independently, manage pressure and act with sound judgement.

• Proven integrity and high ethical standards.

• Strong planning and execution skills for commercial compliance programs.

• Ability to travel regionally 0–5%; global travel may be required once or twice per year.

Benefits

We offer competitive remuneration, an annual incentive plan bonus, healthcare and a range of employee benefits. Thermo Fisher Scientific offers employment with an innovative, forward-thinking organization, outstanding career and development prospects, and a culture that stands for Integrity, Intensity, Innovation and Involvement.