Senior Compliance Specialist

Senior Compliance Specialist at DistillerSR

Join our team to drive audit readiness and regulatory excellence in a highly‑regulated SaaS environment.

Distiller

SR Inc. is the world’s leading AI‑enabled workflow automation and evidence management platform, founded in 2008. We enable 80% of the top 10 global medical device and pharmaceutical companies to streamline literature‑based health research and support regulatory submissions. Our core values are:
Always Leading, Always Innovating, and Always Trusted.

As a member of the Compliance team, the Senior Specialist, Compliance leads audit readiness, manages regulatory frameworks (including SOC 2 Type II), and scales compliance, risk assessment, and assurance programs. The role requires significant cross‑functional collaboration and is highly visible across the organization.

• Prioritize multiple projects and coordinate timelines and milestone tasks.
• Serve as key point of contact for cross‑functional collaboration, supporting compliance processes and control performance.
• Manage the Quality Management System (QMS), including controlled documents, incidents, CAPA, and effectiveness checks.
• Coordinate risk assessments, audit testings, and effectiveness checks for regulatory frameworks.
• Coordinate Distiller
  
  SR’s responses to audits and external requests.
• Stay current with regulatory developments and guide stakeholders in a matrixed environment to adapt as needed.
• Perform quality assurance, especially reviewing change/configuration management processes.
• Contribute to streamlining and continuous improvement of all compliance programs.
• Initiate and support investigations and process improvements.
• Guide, coach, and support team members to achieve compliance and audit‑ready objectives.

• University degree, preferably Business Administration or related field.
• 5+ years in a technical or compliance role, preferably in a SaaS environment.
• Ability to coach, advise, and support team members in a cross‑functional, matrixed environment.
• Critical thinking and a risk‑based approach to assess and prioritize issues.
• Strong organizational skills and agility.
• Results‑oriented with accountability.
• Attention to detail in processes and deliverables.
• Relationship building and interpersonal skills with a collaborative attitude.
• Excellent communication skills—presentations, verbal, and written.
• Discretion and independent judgment.
• Growth mindset and ability to learn new software and skills.
• Understanding of and application to Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC).
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and/or Google Workspace, GRC tools, and productivity suites.

Salary Range:
CA $67,000 – CA $82,280 per year
. Compensation is determined by skills, experience, and fit.

• Flexible work hours and arrangements.
• Benefits coverage from Day One.
• Annual winter holiday shutdown.
• Wellness reimbursement.
• Great culture in the heart of the Kanata North Tech Park.

Seniority level:
Associate

Employment type:

Full‑time

Job function:
General Business

Industry: Software Development

Location:

Hybrid/Remote in Kanata, Ontario, Canada

Reports to:

Director of Compliance

Term:
Full‑time Continuing

Role availability:
This role is currently open and accepting applications.