Compliance Specialist

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The Position

A healthier future. It’s what drives us to innovate. To continuously advance science and ensure everyone has access to the healthcare they need today and for generations to come.

Creating a world where we all have more time with the people we love.

That’s what makes us Roche. 

Location: Shanghai, China

Reports to: Head of Compliance

Position Overview:
We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Compliance Specialist to join our team in Shanghai. The ideal candidate will play a key role in supporting our day-to-day compliance operations, ensuring that business activities adhere to both internal policies and external regulatory requirements. Candidates with experience in the healthcare/life sciences industry are strongly preferred.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in the implementation and maintenance of the company’s compliance management system.
• Conduct routine compliance monitoring and risk assessments across various business functions.
• Provide legal and regulatory research support; track and analyze updates related to PRC laws and international regulations (e.g., anti-bribery, data privacy).
• Support the organization of compliance training and cultural initiatives to enhance employee awareness.
• Assist in handling compliance inquiries, internal investigations, and coordination with external regulators.
• Liaise with cross-functional teams (Legal, HR, Sales) to ensure adherence to ethical business practices.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree or above, majoring in Law, Finance, Auditing or related fields. A legal professional qualification is a plus.
• Experience: Previous internship or work experience in compliance, legal affairs, or internal audit is preferred. Experience in the medical/healthcare industry is highly desirable.
• Language: Fluent in both written and spoken English. Ability to communicate effectively in a bilingual (Chinese/English) environment.

Core Competencies:

• Proactive Learner: Possesses strong self-learning capabilities and a keen interest in mastering complex regulatory landscapes.
• Team Player: Demonstrates excellent collaboration skills and the ability to work effectively within diverse teams.
• Detail-Oriented: Meticulous and down-to-earth with high integrity and a strong sense of responsibility.

Who we are

A healthier future drives us to innovate. Together, more than 100’000 employees across the globe are dedicated to advance science, ensuring everyone has access to healthcare today and for generations to come. Our efforts result in more than 26 million people treated with our medicines and over 30 billion tests conducted using our Diagnostics products. We empower each other to explore new possibilities, foster creativity, and keep our ambitions high, so we can deliver life-changing healthcare solutions that make a global impact.

Let’s build a healthier future, together.

Roche is an Equal Opportunity Employer.