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The Compliance Investigator is responsible for conducting thorough and high-quality investigations to address concerns raised through the company’s ethics hotline program (“Speak Up! Program”). This role requires advanced investigative skills, including analytical abilities, attention to detail, interviewing techniques, and report writing. The Compliance Investigator will work independently and collaboratively to ensure that all investigations are conducted in accordance with legal and regulatory requirements, as well as company policies.

This position reports to the Danaher Global Compliance Investigations Leader and is part of the Compliance team within the Legal function located in Japan.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to:

• Conduct Investigations: Lead and manage investigations into compliance-related issues, including fraud, corruption, human resources, financial, conflicts of interest and other potential violations of company policies and regulations. Conduct effective interviews, adapt questions based on responses, and build good rapport with interviewees. Identify inconsistencies in statements, assess witness credibility, and uncover hidden truths.
• Analysis and Reporting: Independently analyze evidence, identify applicable laws, regulations, and policies and the key issues presented, and provide reasonable conclusions from effective fact-finding. Write clear, concise, and comprehensive reports. Lead readout calls working closely with HR, Legal, and management.
• Cross-Cultural Competence: Effectively apply cultural knowledge to facilitate communication and gather information in cross-cultural settings. Adapt investigative approaches to respect cultural norms and improve cooperation from diverse groups.
• Problem-Solving and Case Management: Independently solve a variety of problems, apply critical thinking, and develop effective solutions for simple and moderate issues. Competently develop investigation plans with clear objectives, tasks, and timelines.
• Communication and Business Acumen: Effectively communicate complex information clearly in both written and verbal forms to a variety of audiences. Recommend and align with business leaders on appropriate countermeasures and other actions related to investigation outcomes. Demonstrate a solid understanding of economic principles, business models, and competitive dynamics.

The essential requirements of the job include:

• Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in compliance investigations or a related field.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Knowledge of relevant laws and regulations.

Travel, Motor Vehicle Record & Physical/Environment Requirements:

• Ability to travel – up to 15% travel, overnight, within Japan, Asia, Europe, North America

Danaher offers a broad array of comprehensive, competitive benefit programs that add value to our lives. Whether it’s a health care program or paid time off, our programs contribute to life beyond the job. Check out our benefits at Danaher Benefits Info.

At Danaher, we believe in designing a better, more sustainable workforce. We recognize the benefits of flexible, remote working arrangements for eligible roles and are committed to providing enriching careers, no matter the work arrangement. This position is eligible for a remote work arrangement in which you can work remotely from your home. Additional information about this remote work arrangement will be provided by your interview team. Explore the flexibility and challenge that working for Danaher can provide.

Join our winning team today. Together, we’ll accelerate the real-life impact of tomorrow’s science and technology. We partner with customers across the globe to help them solve their most complex challenges, architecting solutions that bring the power of science to life.

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