Senior Manager, Corporate Compliance (Northfield, IL)

Job Summary

The Senior Manager, Corporate Compliance will have day-to-day responsibility for Medline’s global investigations program and will support the execution of other priority compliance initiatives, with a strong focus on anti-bribery and anti-corruption compliance. Reporting to the Senior Director, Corporate Compliance, this role provides operational leadership for the intake, assessment, investigation and resolution of compliance-related concerns and allegations across the enterprise.
The Senior Manager will operationalize governance and strategic priorities by managing program execution, developing scalable processes and implementing controls and mitigation activities to address compliance risks across the enterprise. This role requires a high degree of professionalism, confidentiality, sound judgement and the ability to independently prioritize and execute work in a fast-paced environment.

Job Description

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Own the day-to-day operation of the Global Ethics Hotline, ensuring it functions as an effective, trusted and compliance reporting channel for employees and third parties.  
• Manage the investigation lifecycle, including intake, triage, scoping, investigation oversight, documentation, resolution and closure of compliance-related matters.
• Enhance, implement, and maintain enterprise investigations policies, procedures, and playbooks to ensure consistent, fair, timely, and well documented handling of concerns.
• Effectively partner with Legal, Internal Audit, Human Resources and business leadership to coordinate and conduct investigations.
• Prepare and deliver investigations and hotline reporting to senior leadership, compliance committees, and other governance forums, highlighting trends, root causes, risk indicators, and remediation actions.
• Monitor key investigations metrics and recommend enhancements to improve effectiveness and efficiency.
• Support the design, enhancement, and ongoing execution of key compliance programs, including anti bribery and anti corruption (ABAC), third party risk management, policy governance, and compliance monitoring activities.
• Partner with global business leadership, Legal, and regional stakeholders to translate compliance requirements into practical, risk based solutions that can be effectively implemented across diverse geographies and business models.
• Lead or support program enhancements by identifying gaps, emerging risks, and opportunities for improvement based on investigations outcomes, risk assessments, regulatory expectations, and business feedback.
• Serve as a compliance advisor to business leaders by providing guidance on risk mitigation strategies and practical implementation of compliance program requirements.
• Develop and deliver training, guidance, and job aids for compliance, HR, Legal, and business stakeholders
• Management responsibilities include:  Provide day to day leadership and oversight for a team of employees, ensuring effective execution of assigned responsibilities and priorities; Interpret, implement, and operationalize organizational policies and procedures across departments and projects; Recommend, develop, and implement new policies and enhancements to existing policies, as appropriate; Establish clear guidelines, expectations, and parameters to support consistent and effective staff performance; Manage people related activities, including hiring, onboarding, training and development, performance management, workload allocation, and succession planning; Recommend compensation actions, conduct performance reviews, estimate staffing needs, and ensure timely completion of assigned work.

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS

Education

• Bachelor’s degree.

Certification / Licensure

Work Experience

• Minimum of 7 years of experience in compliance, investigations, forensic accounting, or a related field at a senior professional level.
• Demonstrated experience evaluating complex information to assess compliance with internal standards, applicable laws, and regulatory requirements.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

• Proven experience designing, implementing, and managing a global investigations program, including intake, triage, investigation, and resolution.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and oversee compliance and business ethics investigations, including sensitive and high‑risk matters.
• Strong capability to identify, assess, and communicate risks, trends, and opportunities to enhance the effectiveness of compliance programs.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present complex issues clearly to senior leadership.
• High degree of professional judgment, discretion, and integrity in handling confidential and sensitive matters.
• Excellent project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously in a dynamic, cross‑functional environment.
• Experience collaborating with and facilitating cross‑functional teams to develop and implement solutions for complex compliance programs.
• Demonstrated people management experience, including hiring, coaching, developing, motivating, and performance managing direct reports.

PREFERRED JOB REQUIREMENTS

Education

• Graduate education in degree program (completed degree preferred) in business, law, or related field.

Certification / Licensure

• Certified Fraud Examiner
• Certified Public Accountant

Work Experience

• Experience supporting or leading global or international compliance programs, including investigations across multiple jurisdictions.

Medline Industries, LP, and its subsidiaries, offer a competitive total rewards package, continuing education & training, and tremendous potential with a growing worldwide organization.

The anticipated salary range for this position:

$134,000.00 - $201,000.00 Annual

The actual salary will vary based on applicant’s location, education, experience, skills, and abilities. This role is bonus and/or incentive eligible. Medline will not pay less than the applicable minimum wage or salary threshold.

Our benefit package includes health insurance, life and disability, 401(k) contributions, paid time off, etc., for employees working 30 or more hours per week on average. For a more comprehensive list of our benefits please click here. For roles where employees work less than 30 hours per week, benefits include 401(k) contributions as well as access to the Employee Assistance Program, Employee Resource Groups and the Employee Service Corp.

We’re dedicated to creating a Medline where everyone feels they belong and can grow their career. We strive to do this by seeking diversity in all forms, acting inclusively, and ensuring that people have tools and resources to perform at their best. Explore our Belonging page here.

Medline Industries, LP is an equal opportunity employer. Medline evaluates qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, neurodivergence, protected veteran status, marital or family status, caregiver responsibilities, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.