Head of Legal and Compliance DACH (m/w/d)

Your Responsibilities: Lead legal and compliance support for the DACH region, providing guidance on commercial, marketing, and medical education activities Manage, coach, and develop a team of three Legal & Compliance professionals, with overall responsibility for both disciplinary and functional leadership Act as a trusted advisor to senior management on complex legal, regulatory, and compliance-related matters Shape and drive the regional Legal & Compliance strategy, ensuring alignment with business priorities and the wider EMEA organization Assess legal and compliance risks, further develop policies and processes, and foster a sustainable culture of compliance through advisory, communication, and training activities Review, draft, and negotiate a broad range of contracts and oversee external legal counsel where required Partner with key stakeholders to support audits, risk assessments, and internal investigations, ensuring the implementation of appropriate corrective actions Monitor legal and regulatory developments and proactively translate emerging requirements into effective business practices

Your Profile: Fully qualified lawyer with successful completion of the Second State Examination and admission to the German Bar Minimum of seven years of relevant Legal & Compliance experience, preferably within the healthcare, pharmaceutical, medical device, or life sciences industry Proven expertise in advising commercial functions and navigating healthcare regulations, compliance programs, and legal risk management Prior leadership experience is advantageous; most importantly, you are motivated to lead and develop a team through a clear, collaborative, and people-focused approach Confident and professional communicator with the ability to influence stakeholders and build trusted partnerships across all organizational levels Strong sense of ownership, sound judgment, and a structured, solution-oriented way of working Fluent German and English language skills, combined with a willingness to travel internationally up to 20%

What We Offer: International working environment with long-term career prospects in a privately owned and continuously growing company A collaborative and appreciative corporate culture with a strong team spirit Depending on the position, opportunities for mobile working and temporary work from other EU countries 30 days of annual leave and programs supporting work-life balance and family commitments A wide range of internal and external learning and development opportunities, including digital learning platforms Attractive additional benefits such as a company pension scheme and employer-funded supplementary health insurance Comprehensive health and well-being programs, including cooperation with EGYM Wellpass, on-site massage services, occupational health management, and wellness initiatives Regular employee events and company gatherings Complimentary lunch at our locations Additional benefits such as a subsidized Germany ticket, Corporate Benefits discounts, and bike leasing programs