Global Trust & Investigations Officer (Ethics and Compliance)

Leonid Group is proud to be retained by a leading international organization in the medical diagnostics and life sciences sector to appoint a Global Trust & Investigations Officer.

This newly created role represents a unique opportunity to join a purpose-driven company recognized for its innovation, ethical standards, and commitment to improving patient care worldwide.

The position sits within the global headquarters in Barcelona and plays a pivotal role in safeguarding the organization’s culture of integrity, transparency, and accountability. The successful candidate will oversee investigations into potential violations of company policy, the Code of Ethics, and applicable regulations across all global operations.

Key Responsibilities

Program Leadership & Governance

• Lead and manage the organization’s global investigation framework in alignment with internal standards and international best practices.
• Supervise, mentor, and review the work of local investigators, ensuring objectivity, fairness, and consistency.
• Maintain and continuously enhance investigation procedures, tools, and templates.
• Promote awareness through global “speak-up” initiatives that foster an ethical, retaliation-free environment.
• Track investigation KPIs and report insights and trends to senior leadership and governance committees.
• Operate independently of operational management, with direct escalation rights to senior compliance leadership and the Audit Committee.

Investigation Management

Risk & Culture Enhancement

People & Capability Development

Profile Requirements

Core Competencies

Additional Information

The Leonid Group Corporate Governance is a talent acquisition consultancy that specialises in the placement of Legal, Compliance, Trade Compliance & Ethics professionals on an international scale across the Americas, EMEA and APAC. Legal and compliance are both global, with teams worldwide, and our network reflects this. We work with multinational corporations to help structure their departments with the best people, from the Global Chief Compliance Officer and General Counsel to the Compliance Analyst and Trade Compliance Specialist.

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