Director, HCC EMEA Regional Lead

The Director, HCC EMEA Regional Lead is responsible for leading and overseeing the Healthcare Compliance strategy and effective execution of the Compliance Program across the Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) region for DePuy Synthes. The EMEA Regional Lead also serves as the Compliance Officer for Austria and Switzerland, providing end‑to‑end strategic and operational compliance leadership. 

This role partners closely with regional and country commercial, medical, and functional leaders to enable ethical business growth while ensuring compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and company policies. This is a highly visible leadership role with broad regional impact, offering the opportunity to shape compliance strategy in a complex and diverse regulatory environment while supporting innovation and patient access across Orthopedics. 

Key Responsibilities 

• Lead and execute the EMEA Healthcare Compliance strategy in alignment with DePuy Synthes global compliance objectives. 

• Serve as a strategic advisor to EMEA senior leaders on compliance risks, mitigation strategies, and business decisions. 

• Oversee compliance programs related to commercial, medical, and customer engagement activities across EMEA markets. 

• Partner with Legal, Medical Affairs, Quality, Finance, and other functions to identify, assess, and manage regional compliance risks. 

• Guide investigations, issue management, and remediation activities in collaboration with Legal and Ethics & Compliance teams. 

• Ensure effective monitoring, auditing, and reporting processes to support continuous improvement and risk reduction. 

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of HCC professionals across the region, fostering a strong culture of integrity and accountability. 

• Support business transformation initiatives and new market models by embedding compliance into strategic planning and execution. 

Qualifications 

Education 

• Required: Bachelor’s degree in law, business, healthcare, life sciences, or a related field. 

• Preferred: Advanced degree (MBA, Master’s degree, or Juris Doctor). 

Experience and Skills 

Required: 

• Minimum 10–12 years of progressive experience in healthcare compliance, legal, regulatory, or risk management roles within life sciences or MedTech. 

• Demonstrated experience leading healthcare compliance programs across multiple countries or regions. 

• Strong knowledge of EMEA healthcare laws, regulations, and industry codes (e.g., EFPIA, MedTech Europe). 

• Proven ability to influence senior leaders and drive compliant decision‑making in complex, matrixed organizations. 

• Experience leading, coaching, and developing high‑performing regional teams. 

• Strong analytical skills, sound judgment, and the ability to manage competing priorities in a dynamic environment. 

• Excellent written and verbal communication and stakeholder management skills. 

Preferred: 

• Experience supporting Orthopedics or MedTech commercial organizations. 

• Prior regional or global compliance leadership experience. 

• Experience working in Switzerland, Germany, or broader EMEA markets. 

• Background supporting business transformation, divestitures, or organizational change. 

• Professional compliance or legal certification (e.g., CHC). 

Other 

• Language: Fluency in English required; German and/or additional European languages preferred.  

• Travel: Up to 25–30% international travel within EMEA. 

• Certifications: Compliance or legal certifications preferred. 

• Driver’s License: Valid driver’s license required, where applicable. 

Johnson & Johnson announced plans to separate our Orthopaedics business to establish a standalone orthopaedics company, operating as DePuy Synthes. The process of the planned separation is anticipated to be completed within 18 to 24 months, subject to legal requirements, including consultation with works councils and other employee representative bodies, as may be required, regulatory approvals and other customary conditions and approvals. Should you accept this position, it is anticipated that, following conclusion of the transaction, you would be an employee of DePuy Synthes and your employment would be governed by DePuy Synthes employment processes, programs, policies, and benefit plans. In that case, details of any planned changes would be provided to you by DePuy Synthes at an appropriate time and subject to any necessary consultation processes. 

 Johnson & Johnson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by federal, state or local law. We actively seek qualified candidates who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities as defined under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act. 

Johnson & Johnson is committed to providing an interview process that is inclusive of our applicants’ needs. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation, external applicants please contact us via https://www.jnj.com/contact-us/careers, internal employees contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource. 

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