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Senior Compliance Manager
The Senior Compliance Manager plays a key leadership role within Sonova Group’s Global Compliance & Ethics organization. This position leads and strengthens the healthcare and business compliance program across the AME region, with a primary focus on the United States, while supporting global compliance initiatives. Acting as a trusted advisor to senior management, this individual ensures Sonova operates with integrity, transparency, and compliance across its diverse business operations.
Responsibilities:
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We are looking forward to receiving your application via our online job application platform. For this position only direct applications will be considered. Sonova does not recruit via app, telegram, carrier pigeon or any other format that does not include speaking with an actual human. If you are offered a job without speaking with someone please contact mailto:wholesale.HR@sonova.comSonova Human Resources
What we offer:
How we work:
At Sonova, we prioritize the well-being of our employees and foster an inclusive environment that promotes engagement and collaboration. Our team-customized hybrid work model empowers teams to balance individual needs with business goals, offering flexibility and individualized time management. We recognize the importance of life outside of work and strive to create a supportive and motivating workplace where innovation thrives.
Sonova is an equal opportunity employer.
We team up. We grow talent. We collaborate with people of diverse backgrounds to win with the best team in the market place. We guarantee every person equal treatment in regard to employment and opportunity for employment, regardless of a candidate’s ethnic or national origin, religion, sexual orientation or marital status, gender, genetic identity, age, disability or any other legally protected status.
Senior Compliance Manager
The Senior Compliance Manager plays a key leadership role within Sonova Group’s Global Compliance & Ethics organization. This position leads and strengthens the healthcare and business compliance program across the AME region, with a primary focus on the United States, while supporting global compliance initiatives. Acting as a trusted advisor to senior management, this individual ensures Sonova operates with integrity, transparency, and compliance across its diverse business operations.
Responsibilities:
- Lead and enhance the compliance framework for the U.S. and AME region in alignment with Sonova’s global strategy.
- Implement and monitor compliance controls across medical device, retail, wholesale, and consumer channels.
- Advise on key healthcare compliance laws and regulations including the Anti-Kickback Statute, FCPA, False Claims Act, and Sunshine Act.
- Review and approve grants, donations, and transfers of value as a member of the Grants and Donations Committee.
- Support internal and external audits, due diligence, and risk-based monitoring of third parties.
- Lead and contribute to global policy development, risk assessments, investigations, and training programs.
- Act as a compliance advisor to business leadership, supporting ethical decision-making and risk-based planning.
- Collaborate with Legal, Finance, Sales, Marketing, and Commercial Excellence to embed compliance into business processes.
- Design and deliver impactful training and communication strategies to promote a strong culture of integrity.
- Monitor regulatory and industry developments (e.g., MedTech Europe Code, AdvaMed, UK Bribery Act) and assess business impact.
- Bachelor’s degree in Law, Business, Life Sciences, or related field (advanced degree a plus).
- 8–10 years of compliance experience in the medical device, pharmaceutical, biotech, or healthcare sector.
- Deep knowledge of U.S. healthcare compliance laws and global anti-bribery frameworks.
- Skilled in risk assessment, policy development, due diligence, compliance monitoring, and investigations.
- Proven ability to influence senior leaders and provide practical, risk-balanced compliance guidance.
- Exceptional communication and cross-cultural collaboration skills.
- Strategic thinker with strong business acumen and project management abilities.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and compliance tools (SharePoint, LMS, etc.).
Don't meet all the criteria? If you’re willing to go all in and learn we'd love to hear from you!
We are looking forward to receiving your application via our online job application platform. For this position only direct applications will be considered. Sonova does not recruit via app, telegram, carrier pigeon or any other format that does not include speaking with an actual human. If you are offered a job without speaking with someone please contact mailto:wholesale.HR@sonova.comSonova Human Resources
What we offer:
- Medical, dental and vision coverage*
- Health Savings, Health Reimbursement, Flexible Spending/Dependent Care Accounts
- TeleHealth options
- 401k plan with company match*
- Company paid life/ad&d insurance
- Additional supplemental life/ad&d coverage available
- Company paid Short/Long-Term Disability coverage (STD/LTD)
- STD LTD Buy-ups available
- Accident/Hospital Indemnity coverage
- Legal/ID Theft Assistance
- PTO (or sick and vacation time), floating Diversity Day, & paid holidays*
- Paid parental bonding leave
- Employee Assistance Program (24/7 mental health support hotline, 5 company paid counseling sessions and more)
- Robust Internal Career Growth opportunities
- Tuition reimbursement
- Hearing aid discount for employees and family
- Internal social recognition platform
- Plan rules/offerings dependent upon group Company/location.
How we work:
At Sonova, we prioritize the well-being of our employees and foster an inclusive environment that promotes engagement and collaboration. Our team-customized hybrid work model empowers teams to balance individual needs with business goals, offering flexibility and individualized time management. We recognize the importance of life outside of work and strive to create a supportive and motivating workplace where innovation thrives.
Sonova is an equal opportunity employer.
We team up. We grow talent. We collaborate with people of diverse backgrounds to win with the best team in the market place. We guarantee every person equal treatment in regard to employment and opportunity for employment, regardless of a candidate’s ethnic or national origin, religion, sexual orientation or marital status, gender, genetic identity, age, disability or any other legally protected status.
Salary : $115,000 - $145,000
