Principal Compliance Specialist (UK, Ireland & Nordics)

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At Boston Scientific, we’ll give you the opportunity to harness all that’s within you by working in teams of diverse and high-performing employees, tackling some of the most important health industry challenges. With access to the latest tools, information and training, we’ll help you in advancing your skills and career. Here, you’ll be supported in progressing – whatever your ambitions.

About the role:

As a Principal Compliance Specialist, you will go beyond operational support to drive the development and execution of Boston Scientific’s local compliance strategy. Acting as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders, you will help navigate complex ethical decisions, represent Boston Scientific in key external associations, and play a pivotal role in advancing a culture of integrity across UK&I and the broader EMEA region. This is a high-impact role requiring strong judgment, business acumen, and the ability to influence at all levels of the organisation.

This is an exciting opportunity to shape ethical business practices, build trust, and ensure long-term sustainability in alignment with Boston Scientific’s mission of Advancing Science for Life.

This full-time permanent position is to be based from our office in Hemel Hempstead and offers weekly hybrid working (three days in the office, two days remote).

Your responsibilities will include:

Governance and strategy

• Represent Boston Scientific in local trade associations (e.g., ABHI) to ensure alignment with evolving industry codes and regulations.
• Chair the local compliance committee in the UK&I and Nordics, driving effective governance and timely decision-making.
• Lead the annual risk assessment process by partnering with the Country Leadership Team to identify and prioritise key compliance risks.
• Drive the strategy and execution of Annual Country Compliance Plans, aligning initiatives with risk assessments and compliance objectives.
• Track progress of key initiatives, report on compliance KPIs, and escalate material risks as appropriate.

Culture and partnership development

• Partner closely with the Country Leadership Team in the UK&I and Nordics to embed compliance into commercial and operational strategies.
• Act as a visible compliance ambassador and business partner, fostering a speak-up culture and ethical decision-making.
• Design and deliver engaging compliance training and communication programs tailored to various levels of the organisation.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Legal, Commercial Divisions, HR, Finance, and other stakeholders to ensure proactive, solution-oriented compliance.
• Represent the UK&I and Nordics in regional and global compliance forums to share local insights and ensure alignment across business units.

Operational support

• Serve as the primary point of contact for review and approval of HCP/HCO interactions in the UK&I and Nordics.
• Ensure documentation, due diligence, and approvals are compliant with internal controls, SOPs, and MedTech/local codes.
• Provide expert-level advice on complex compliance scenarios, including high-risk and non-standard cases.
• Deliver timely, pragmatic guidance on both local and international compliance policies (e.g., MedTech Europe Code, Anti-Gift Law).
• Monitor and drive continuous improvement of compliance systems, workflows, and internal controls.
• Lead and support junior compliance professionals (up to 3) and business partners to build internal compliance capabilities.

What we are looking for in you:

• Minimum of 7 years' experience in compliance, legal, or a related field, preferably within the medical device, pharmaceutical, or healthcare sector.
• Deep understanding of local and international healthcare compliance regulations, including MedTech Europe Code and Anti-Gift Law.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and influence senior stakeholders.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication skills in English, any other language is a plus.
• Familiarity with compliance systems and tools used in multinational organisations is preferred.
• Previous experience supporting operational compliance activities or anti-bribery/anti-corruption audit activities across EMEA is beneficial.

Application closing date: Thursday 14th May

Requisition ID: 628083

Boston Scientific transforms lives through innovative medical technologies that improve the health of patients around the world. As a global medical technology leader for more than 45 years, we advance science for life by providing a broad range of high-performance solutions that address unmet patient needs and reduce the cost of healthcare. Our portfolio of devices and therapies helps physicians diagnose and treat complex cardiovascular, respiratory, digestive, oncological, neurological and urological diseases and conditions. Learn more at www.bostonscientific.com and follow us on LinkedIn.