Compliance Specialist

About UsÖssur is a leading global provider of innovative mobility solutions that help people live a Life Without Limitations®. Significant ongoing investment in research and development has led to over 2,100 patents, award-winning designs, and successful clinical outcomes.Össur is focused on improving people’s mobility through the delivery of Prosthetics and Bracing & Supports solutions. Helping people live a Life Without Limitations is why we exist as a company.About the RoleThe Compliance Specialist is responsible for assisting the Director of Compliance in the management of the compliance program for Embla Medical’s Americas Business Units. This role is responsible for management of compliance functions that ensure that the organization follows state and federal regulations including state insurance laws, federal laws and regulations, and company’s code of conduct.What You’ll Do  Support the administration and continuous improvement of the Americas compliance program, including compliance systems, processes, documentation, and reportingAssist with auditing and monitoring activities across applicable Americas business units, including tracking findings, documenting results, and supporting corrective action plansManage compliance systems and platforms, including transparency reportingHelp coordinate compliance training and education, including training assignments, completion monitoring, reminders, records, and escalation of overdue assignmentsEnsure that compliance controls operate effectively across the relevant business units and collaborate with business leaders as appropriatePromote a culture that encourages ethical conduct and a commitment to complianceDevelop policies and programs that encourage managers and employees to report compliance issuesRecommend and/or implement control enhancements when control deficiencies are identified.Ensure company-wide communication of compliance policies and procedures.Collaborate in the development, implementation and monitoring of compliance education and trainingAct as a key contact to key stakeholders’ associates for all compliance-related questions or concernsExplain such regulations, policies and procedures to company personnel and assist the product implementation teams in the development of related business requirementsAll employees must be aware, have knowledge and shall have received general training in Quality requirements of Össur. Training takes place in the Onboarding process and in New Employee Orientation. More specific Quality training is job specific.All training related to the quality management system is done in accordance to the Training Management Process (QM1681).Exercises good use of company funds and property within the set guidelines. Maintains an honest and professional attitude as the company’s representative at all times. Contributes to a safe working environment by maintaining own workspace and reporting any potential hazards.Who You Are Basic knowledge ...