Compliance Manager

Do you have experience in regulatory compliance and risk management, and are you motivated by fostering a corporate culture based on ethics, integrity, and data protection?

We are looking for a Compliance Manager to support the design, implementation, monitoring, and continuous improvement of AstraZeneca Colombia’s Compliance and Data Privacy framework. As Deputy to the Compliance Business Partner, this position will provide independent, risk-based advice, strengthen ethical decision-making, and contribute to ensuring that local activities are conducted in compliance with applicable legislation, internal standards, and AstraZeneca’s values.

Key Responsibilities

- Provide Compliance advice to different business areas, promoting ethical and risk-based decision-making.
- Support the management of risks related to Compliance, anti-corruption, ML/FT/PF, C/ST, data protection, and other relevant corporate risks.
- Coordinate risk assessment, due diligence, monitoring, and remediation plan follow-up activities.
- Implement and monitor Data Privacy controls, identifying risks associated with the processing of personal and sensitive data.
- Support audits, reviews, and investigations, ensuring confidentiality, objectivity, and traceability.
- Develop training and communications to strengthen a culture of ethics, integrity, and speak-up.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with Legal, Finance, HR, Audit, Data Privacy, IT, and other areas.
- Act as Deputy to the Compliance Business Partner and, when formally appointed, assume the corresponding responsibilities as Alternate Compliance Officer.

Requirements & Experience

- Bachelor’s degree.
- Minimum of 1 year of experience in Compliance and ML/FT/PF and C/ST risk management.
- Knowledge of corporate governance, healthcare industry regulations, and regulated environments.
- Knowledge of Colombian data protection regulations.
- Experience in risk assessment, monitoring, controls, and follow-up of action plans.
- Excellent analytical and communication skills in Spanish.
- High standards of ethics and confidentiality, with strong autonomy and professional judgment.
- Professional proficiency in English is highly desirable.
- Strong digital skills (Teams, Copilot, AZChatGPT, PowerPoint, Power BI)

Preferred Skills

- Knowledge of GDPR.
- Ability to translate complex regulatory requirements into clear and practical business recommendations.
- Strong influencing and stakeholder management skills.
- Critical thinking, solution-oriented mindset, and ability to prioritize effectively.
- Ability to perform effectively in dynamic and highly regulated environments.

Why AstraZeneca?

At AstraZeneca, we follow the science to transform patients’ lives. As a Compliance Manager, you will have the opportunity to strengthen our culture of ethics, integrity, and privacy, working cross-functionally to drive responsible decision-making and sustainable growth.

Date Posted
28-oct-2026

Closing Date
05-nov-2026

AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity.  We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry-leading skills.  We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be.  We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics.  We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements.