Compliance Director

Robert Walters
Edinburgh, Alba / Scotland, United Kingdom
Last week
Job Type
Permanent
Work Pattern
Full-time
Work Location
On-site
Seniority
Director
Education
Degree
Posted
22 May 2026 (Last week)

Benefits

Bonus Strong benefits package

An exciting opportunity for an experienced Compliance Director to lead a global compliance function within an innovative organisation in the high-value medical technology sector, operating within stringent quality and regulatory environments.

Reporting to the board,you will drive a best-in-class compliance programme, ensuring strong governance and adherence to global ethical, legal, and quality standards.


Key Responsibilities

  • Lead and develop the global compliance framework (policies, risk, governance)
  • Provide expert guidance on anti-bribery, GDPR, export controls, and ethics
  • Support alignment with global regulatory and quality standards (e.g. ISO frameworks and medical device regulations)
  • Oversee whistleblowing (Speak Up) processes and investigations
  • Drive compliance risk assessments and regulatory horizon scanning
  • Deliver training to embed a strong culture of integrity and accountability
  • Partner globally to ensure compliance is embedded across operations
About You
  • Proven experience in a senior global compliance role
  • Strong knowledge of international regulations (e.g. UK Bribery Act, GDPR, FCPA)
  • Experience working within regulated, quality-driven environments (e.g. medical devices, life sciences, or similar)
  • Understanding of ISO and regulatory frameworks within a broader compliance context
  • Strong stakeholder engagement and leadership skills
Why Apply?
  • Senior leadership role with global impact
  • Opportunity to shape compliance strategy in a regulated, innovation-led sector
  • Competitive salary, bonus and strong benefits package

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