Risk & Compliance Specialist

We believe there is a smarter, more data-driven way to make decisions in health. As we pass 1,200,000 genomic profiles analyzed and look to the future of our platform, we are now searching for a Paralegal / Legal Operations Specialist who will help in transitioning our platform to the next level.

Our mission is to bring data analytics solutions to market, to support healthcare professionals by maximizing the power of Data-Driven Medicine. SOPHiA GENETICS (NASDAQ: SOPH) combines collective intelligence in Genomics, Radiomics, clinical research data, the DDM - Data-Driven Medicine, we can ensure that the data used to help patients today will also benefit the patients of tomorrow.

In our journey to impact patients’ lives, we are looking for a Risk & Compliance Specialist to join our growing team in Rolle, Switzerland. It is a rare opportunity to shape the future of a company that is ambitious, successful, international, and on a world-changing mission.

You will support the management and implementation of our risk & compliance program, perform risk assessments, assist in the development of training and awareness campaigns, conduct internal audits, and maintain business continuity plans.

This role requires experience in enterprise risk management and compliance applied to healthcare, software, biotech, pharma, or other highly regulated industries.

If you have the skills, the experience, and the passion, we would love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities and deliverables

As our Risk & Compliance Specialist you will:

Compliance:

• Assist the team to support the management and implementation of our comprehensive compliance program (especially on Data Protection, ABAC, Fraud, AML-CFT, Economic Sanctions & Embargoes)
• Perform internal inspections and audits on high-risk areas to mitigate business and compliance risks
• Set up and updates policies and procedures related to risk management, data protection, compliance, corporate governance, and insurance
• Conduct governance, risk, compliance, and assurance training, awareness campaigns, and workshops. Develop tailored training materials for various audience groups (sales representatives, general staff, distributors, etc.)

Risk Management

• well as our business continuity management framework.
• Perform audits based on risk mapping and prioritization results.
• Based on audit results, identify process or business control improvement opportunities, initiate relevant discussion with stakeholders and/or process owners, and follow up.
• Ensure appropriate insurance coverage in accordance with our risk profile. Assist in the management of company insurance policies

Requirements

To succeed in this role you will have:

• 2 to 4 years of consulting experience in a consulting firm / Big4
• Masters’ degree in finance, business administration, compliance, law
• CIA, CFE, Risk Management and/or Compliance certificate desired
• Proven experience working in project management applied to risk and compliance
• Demonstrated experience in reviewing, designing, and implementing governance, risk and compliance frameworks
• Experience in healthcare, software, biotech, pharma or other highly regulated industries (preferable)
• Curiosity to learn and proactivity to bring forward ideas
• Experience working under pressure and in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication, with the ability to make the complex simple
• Planning and organizational skills
• Socially minded team player with a positive mindset.
• Fluent in English, preferably French and any other language

Benefits

You will be joining an organisation with the patient at the heart of every decision and action, driven by purpose as we drive exponential growth.

Business recognition and accolades include:

• World's most innovative companies (Top 10)
• World's smartest companies (Top 50)
• 100 Best Places to Work in Boston
• Top 10 European Tech Startup - 2020
• Top 10 European biotechs startup to watch - 2021
• Top 25 East-Coast Biotech to watch - 2021

Plus, you will find :

• A flexible, friendly, and international working environment with a collaborative atmosphere
• Flexible working hours, including hybrid remote / on-site working model
• An exciting company mission that brings together science and technology to directly impact the lives of patients with life threatening illness.
• A fast-growing company with plenty of opportunity for personal growth and development
• A hard technical challenge to solve with exciting modern technology - cloud computing, Big Data, DevOps, machine learning

Location: Rolle, Switzerland. Office-based, including 2 days per week remote / 3 days on-site.

Start: ASAP (or as agreed)

Contract type: Permanent, full-time

Application process

If you think you fit this position, please send a CV and a cover letter. Please note that incomplete applications will not be considered.

After an initial screening process, candidates will be invited for remote interviews.