Graduate, Ethics and Compliance

About Cook Medical 

At Cook, we believe in taking care of our people so they can take care of others. As a global, family-owned company that has been improving patients’ lives since 1963, we’re committed to doing business with integrity and making a positive impact in the communities where we live and work.  

We’re guided by strong ethical standards and core values, and we believe the best ideas come from creating solutions together. Our company culture values every voice, brings together inclusive teams who collaborate well, and encourages learning and innovation. When you join Cook, you’re not just starting a job, you’re building a career with purpose, in a company that invests in you. 

What You Can Expect at Cook 
These are some ways we support our people across Cook: 

• Meaningful work & strong values:Contribute to improving patient care globally in a company known for high ethical standards and integrity. 

• Competitive rewards & security: Competitive, performance-related compensation and benefits that support your health and financial wellbeing. 

• Flexibility & time off: Paid time off, holidays, and hybrid or remote work options for many jobs, where possible.  

• Growth & development: Learning opportunities, educational assistance, and development programs to help you grow your skills and career. 

• Wellbeing & community: Health and wellness initiatives, social activities, and community engagement that help you feel connected and supported. 

The opportunity

Get started on an exciting and meaningful career path with Cook Medical.  We love passionate people with great ideas. Our 18-month graduate program in Limerick, Ireland provides tailored opportunities to use your qualifications and launch your career while learning and developing new skills.

About Cook Medical

Since 1963, Cook Medical has been finding solutions to improve the world’s healthcare problems for the patients and doctors we serve. As the world’s largest privately owned medical device company, we have always operated with our patients, customers, employees and communities at our core. We do this, not only because it is good business, but also because we believe that exemplary patient care and being a good corporate citizen is the right thing to do.

Cook Medical has been in Limerick since 1996. Since opening, we have become a European headquarters for many of Cook’s business functions.

With a global workforce of over 12,000, we employ over 950 people in Ireland who bring Endoscopy, Urology and Peripheral Intervention products from conception to commercialisation.

Reporting to:              Director, Ethics & Compliance, Governance, Contracts & Audits

Find out more about Cook Medical here

Responsibilities:

The Ethics & Compliance function includes Regional Ethics & Compliance, Data Privacy, Governance, Contracts & Audits (GCA), Anti-corruption Anti-bribery (ABAC), Trade Compliance and Social Impact & Sustainability (SI&S) with close alignment to the Legal function.

As an Ethics & Compliance graduate, you will gain hands-on experience and knowledge as well as having responsibilities in some or all of the following areas: -

Regional Ethics & Compliance:

• Assist in the research, development, implementation, training, auditing and monitoring of compliance programs, including the EU Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive
• Support E&C programs such as Charitable Donations & Grants program, Transparency Reporting and Ethics, SI&S projects & E&C Compliance week.
• Participate in risk assessments and help create action plans to address identified risks.
• Monitor & research updates and changes to External applicable standards, including regulations & enforcement trends (e.g. MedTech Europe Code of Ethical Business Practice, applicable EU Directives etc.).
• Contribute to the drafting and review of Cook Written Standards, including policy, guidance documents.
• Support EMEA Trade Compliance projects

Data Privacy:

• Assist in monitoring trends in EMEA data protection laws and best practice (e.g. GDPR, national laws, regulatory guidance/opinions).
• Support the development and delivery of data privacy training and awareness campaigns.
• Support the review and maintenance of existing policies and procedures to ensure alignment with privacy laws and best practice.
• Participate in Data Privacy Impact Assessments (DPIAs) and supporting processes.
• Assist the Records Management program as necessary.

Governance, Contracts and Audits: 

• Support the review and drafting of EMEA Healthcare Professional and Healthcare Organisation agreements.
• Support the review and drafting of EMEA Distributor Agreements in accordance with ABAC and internal governance requirements.
• Assist in the review and development of policies, procedures and guidance documents to support Business Integrity Plans (BIPs) and broader GCA policy objectives.
• Support the review of periodic (e.g., monthly/quarterly) compliance reports and dashboards, and assist in identifying and tracking action items to address compliance risks or issues.
• Provide support to internal investigations, including document collection, organisation and coordination, under appropriate supervision.
• Support GCA-led projects and continuous improvement initiatives as they arise.

General: 

• Support projects for continuous improvement within the E&C and Legal functions.
• Ensure that Cooks Code of Conduct is considered in all business matters carried out on Cook’s behalf.

• Third Level qualification in Law, Accounting, Business or related discipline.    
• Previous experience in the medical device industry is desirable but not essential e.g., Co-Op placement, intern placement etc.
• Ambitious, passionate and dynamic individual with a high level of integrity, drive and commitment.
• A genuine interest in the Ethics & Compliance & Legal aspects of the medical device industry.
• Strong work ethic.
• Highly motivated individual, self-starter with a passion for excellence.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
• Basic awareness of regulations such as CSRD, GDPR, FCPA or UK Bribery Act
• Proven problem-solving skills.
• Good computer skills including knowledge of Microsoft® Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Proven organisational skills.
• High self-motivation.
• Team Player with ability to develop strong working relationships.

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