JOB DESCRIPTION
Are you ready to unlock your potential?
At Straumann Group we’re on an exciting journey of growth, innovation, and impact - driven by our mission to improve oral health and transform millions of lives worldwide. United by purpose, we bring our best selves to work every day, embracing a high-performance, player-learner culture that inspires collaboration, curiosity, and ambition. Here, you’ll have the opportunity to take charge of your own career, harnessing your skills, passion, and enthusiasm for learning to continually grow and progress. Together, we’re not just shaping brighter smiles, we’re unlocking the potential of people everywhere, including our own.
As Regional EMEA Internal Control System (ICS) Manager, you play a key role in strengthening Straumann Group’s internal control and compliance framework across the EMEA region. Supporting the Head of ICS, you will ensure adherence to corporate compliance standards, foster a culture of integrity, and contribute to effective risk management practices.
Your Role
In this position, you will:
• Support the implementation and regional rollout of global compliance and internal control strategies in close collaboration with the Head of ICS
• Monitor and review internal control systems, identifying risks, gaps, and opportunities for improvement
• Document, analyze, and report compliance activities, findings, and follow-up actions to relevant stakeholders
• Provide guidance and hands-on support to regional teams on compliance policies and internal control requirements
• Design and deliver training initiatives to increase awareness and understanding of internal controls and compliance topics
• Contribute to regional risk assessments by identifying, prioritizing, and helping mitigate key risks
• Collaborate with other regional managers to share best practices and ensure consistency across regions
• Monitor regulatory developments at local level and assess their impact on internal control and compliance practices
• Work closely with internal audit teams and contribute to broader internal initiatives as needed
Your Profile
Must-haves
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Law, or a related field
• Several years of professional experience (typically 5+ years) in internal controls, compliance, risk management, controlling, or a comparable function
• Solid knowledge of internal control systems and compliance frameworks
• Strong analytical skills with high attention to detail
• Knowledge of SAP FICO and/or other ERP systems
• Clear and confident communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively across different organizational levels
• Fluency in English (written and spoken)
• Willingness to travel internationally (approximately 40%)
Nice-to-haves
• Experience working in an international environment, ideally within a listed company
• Experience with compliance, audit management, or data analytics tools
• Additional language skills such as German or another European language
What Makes You a Great Fit
You bring a strong sense of integrity and accountability to everything you do and are motivated by delivering high-quality, reliable outcomes. You enjoy working both independently and collaboratively, adapt well to changing priorities, and approach challenges with a solution-oriented mindset. With your proactive approach, structured working style, and interest in continuous improvement, you contribute positively to a high-performing, trust-based compliance culture.
This is an excellent opportunity to further develop your expertise in internal controls and risk management while making a meaningful impact within a global organization. The role can be based in Freiburg, Germany or Madrid.
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Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer (US applicants only)
Straumann Group is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, creed, national origin, age, veteran status, or disability unrelated to job requirements. Straumann Group will take affirmative action to ensure that qualified applicants are employed and that employees are treated without regard to their race, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran and disability status. In compliance with U.S. Department of Labor Executive Order 11246, Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act, and Section 4212 of the Vietnam Era Readjustment Assistance Act, Straumann Group has developed and maintains an affirmative action program and plan.
We comply with the Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA), and Massachusetts law. It is unlawful for private employers to use lie detector tests for pre-employment screening or during employment, except in limited circumstances. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
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