Compliance Business Partner Italy (Pharma)

Compliance Business Partner Italy (Pharma)

• Full-time

Santen is a specialized life sciences company with a proud 130-year heritage focused exclusively on ophthalmology. As a Japan-originated, global company with a footprint in over 60 countries, we are dedicated to delivering innovative treatments and digital solutions for eye health and addressing vision-related social issues worldwide.

Are you passionate about shaping the future of compliance in the pharmaceutical industry? Join us as a Compliance Business Partner in our Milan office, where you'll be at the forefront of safeguarding integrity and building trust across our affiliate markets in Italy.

What you will do:

As a strategic advisor and compliance champion, you’ll ensure our operations align with complex local, national, and international regulations in the pharmaceutical industry. Your responsibilities include:

• Providing front-line compliance risk management advisory support to the business.
• Acting as a subject matter expert on compliance matters, offering guidance across the regional cluster.
• Advising on compliance risks, potential issues, and mitigation strategies.
• Reviewing and approving interactions, engagements, and contracts, including HCP engagements, across the region.
• Fostering a culture of compliance by promoting ethical behavior, integrity, and accountability through awareness initiatives.
• Collaborating with the Compliance Champion Network to educate and support local markets in maintaining compliance.
• Leveraging and providing feedback on compliance standards, tools, and templates to improve processes.
• Overseeing compliance activities for EMEA affiliates, focusing on Italy and Iberia, including live monitoring and HCP engagement approvals.

What you will bring to the role:

• Fluency in both Italian and English.
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., Law, Business, Life Sciences). An advanced degree is preferred.
• Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in compliance, preferably within the pharmaceutical industry.
• In-depth knowledge of European pharmaceutical regulations, including EFPIA and IFPMA.
• Strong understanding of European and international compliance standards and guidelines.
• Experience in developing and implementing compliance programs, with strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines.
• Professional certifications in compliance (e.g., Certified Compliance and Ethics Professional, Certified Regulatory Compliance Manager) are a plus.

This role offers an opportunity to influence ethical business practices across borders, collaborate with passionate professionals, and make a meaningful impact in healthcare. Ready to make a difference? Apply today and help us shape the future of eye health!

Grow your career at Santen

A career at Santen is an opportunity to make a difference. Through our long-term vision outlined in Santen 2030, we are committed to being a Social Innovator—addressing the social and economic needs of people with visual impairments. Our team members worldwide use their diverse talents to unlock new modalities and drive innovations for patient outcomes, education, and treatment. We believe in empowering our team with flexible working arrangements and an inclusive environment.

The Santen Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to building diverse teams and ensuring a safe, inclusive workplace. Employment decisions are based on business needs and individual qualifications, regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, gender, age, disability, or other protected characteristics.

If you require accommodations during our recruitment process, please inform our team.