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Medtronic is among the largest medical technology companies in the world. Through innovation and collaboration, Medtronic helps to alleviate pain, restore health and extend life. Last year, our medical therapies for the treatment of over 40 major conditions, improved the lives of more than 75 million people around the world.

The position requires an experienced individual specialized in trade compliance matters in the EMEA

(Europe, Middle East and Africa) markets, with a proven track record in advising, guiding and implementing measures to manage and mitigate according to risks and processes. The individual will combine a deep substantive expertise in EMEA trade compliance matters with in house understanding of Medtronic’s business.

The position will report into the VP EMEA RLM Legal and will be closely cooperating with the CoE (Center of Excellence) for Global Trade Legal and Compliance, Global Trade Operations, Office of Ethics and Compliance and other Medtronic functions and business stakeholders.

For this role we would like you to be located in Heerlen, Netherlands (hybrid, 2 days in the office) or Belgium (hybrid, 2 days in the office in Heerlen, NL) or anywhere in Czech Republic (remote model) or Poland (remote model). Medtronic does not cover cost of relocation.

A Day in the Life

• Collaboratively work with Global Trade Operations (GTO) Global Trade Legal and Compliance (GTLC) in assessing, providing guidance and interpretation of trade sanctions, as well as export and import controls under any applicable EMEA trade compliance regime.

• Determine strategy and handle license applications under relevant EMEA regimes, coordinating and driving effective and efficient processes with internal and external stakeholders.

• Support the strategy and lead regional support to relevant stakeholders in handling enquiries from authorities on import and export matters relating to EMEA.

• Support GTLC and GTO on the review and roll out of policies and procedures on trade sanctions, export and import regulations affecting EMEA. Handle the review and approval of return and repair related activities, as well as training and education activities for sanctioned countries.

• Develop and support training, communication and awareness programs, in coordination with GTLC and GTO and other relevant departments, to educate employees on trade related requirements.

• Collaborate GTLC, GTO and Office of Ethics & Compliance along with other internal stakeholders in support of risk assessment, auditing and monitoring activities conducted by other Medtronic functions.

• Keep apprised of legal regulatory changes related to trade compliance and provide interpretation and implementation guidance to impacted internal stakeholders. Coordinate with outside counsel on trade sanctions matters in a cost-effective manner.

Must Haves

• Bachelor’s or higher university degree.

• Specialization or Experience on EMEA Trade Compliance Matters.

• 7+ years of broad project/program management experience on EMEA trade compliance matters.

• Fluent English (written and spoken). Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Strong attention to details and commitment to quality, analytical thinking

• Excellent legal skills and commercial acumen, solid judgment and integrity.

• Ability to work on various projects at same time; good priority setting skills.

• Proactive and collaborative approach, including driving processes in a complex environment.

• Team player, able to “build to bridges” and be “principled” at the same time.

• Proven influence management skills, both internal and external.

Nice to Haves

• Work experience in multinational corporate environment.

• Legal or auditor background.

• Experience in the healthcare/medical device industry.

• Experience with change/project management.

• Russian, Dutch or German language skills.

We Offer

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package to all our employees:

• Flexible working environment

• Annual Incentive Plan % depending on company results

• Pension scheme and group discount on healthcare insurance

• Training possibilities via Cornerstone/Skills Lab

• Employee Assistance Program and Recognize! (our global recognition program)

Our Commitment

Our unwavering commitment to inclusion, diversity, and equity (ID&E) means zero barriers to opportunity within Medtronic and a culture where all employees belong, are respected, and feel valued for who they are and the life experiences they contribute. We know equity starts beyond our workplace, and we must play a role in addressing systemic inequities in our communities if we hope to have long-term sustainable impact. Anchored in our Mission, we continue to drive ID&E forward both to enhance the well-being of Medtronic employees and to accelerate innovation that brings our lifesaving technologies to more people in more places around the world.

About Medtronic

Bold thinking. Bolder actions. We are Medtronic.

We lead global healthcare technology and boldly attack the most challenging health problems facing humanity by searching out and finding solutions. Our Mission — to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life — unites a global team of 90,000+ passionate people. Powered by our diverse knowledge, insatiable curiosity, and desire to help all those who need it, we deliver innovative technologies that transform the lives of two people every second, every hour, every day. Expect more from us as we empower insight-driven care, experiences that put people first, and better outcomes for our world.

In everything we do, we are engineering the extraordinary.

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