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**Job Function: **
Legal & Compliance
**Job Sub Function: **
Health Care Compliance
Job Category:
People Leader
All Job Posting Locations:
High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, United Kingdom
Job Description:
Please note that this role is available across multiple countries and may be posted under different requisition numbers to comply with local requirements. While you are welcome to apply to any or all of the postings, we recommend focusing on the specific country(s) that align with your preferred location(s).
Primary Location: Raynham, MA
- USA Req#: R-072330
- UK Req#: R-072634
- Belgium/Spain/Poland/Germany Req#: R-072649
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.
About DePuy Synthes
DePuy Synthes is a global leader in Orthopaedics, advancing patient care through innovative solutions across joint reconstruction, trauma, spine, sports medicine, and related surgical technologies. As DePuy Synthes separates from Johnson & Johnson to become the world’s largest, most comprehensive Orthopaedics-focused company, the organization is entering a defining chapter—establishing its own corporate identity, voice, culture, and reputation while continuing to serve patients, customers, and healthcare systems around the world.
The Senior Director, Compliance Risk Management Strategy Enablement & Execution provides global leadership for the Health Care Compliance (HCC) program’s risk management strategy and operating model—driving enablement, execution excellence, and enterprise governance and controls. This leader partners closely with the Chief Compliance Officer (CCO), the HCC Leadership Team, and adjacent risk and enablement functions to simplify and standardize program execution, modernize technology and analytics capabilities, and ensure timely, accurate reporting and escalation to senior leadership and the Board, as applicable.
You will develop regular updates for the CEO, Executive Committee, and Board of Directors (as applicable), and support the CCO with disclosure requirements and external representation. You will also help set HCC long-term strategy and annual priorities, shape leadership team meeting agendas, and establish a cadence of reviews to oversee and communicate program effectiveness.
This position leads the ongoing evolution of HCC’s risk management program, including Third-Party Risk Management, with an emphasis on stronger governance and controls, improved data quality and insights, and scalable technology solutions that support the HCCOs and enables proactive monitoring and remediation of key compliance risks globally.
Key Responsibilities:
- Set and execute the global HCC program strategy and annual priorities; drive consistent execution of the compliance program
- Design, implement, and continuously improve global policies, procedures, training, and communications to promote compliant growth and an effective speak-up culture.
- Own the enterprise risk assessment and risk review operating model: drive consistent methodologies, documentation, and escalation to enable a consolidated view of risk.
- Define and oversee KPIs for measuring program effectiveness and operational excellence; provide regular updates to executive leadership and the Board, as applicable.
- Oversee HCC operational capabilities, including technology solutions, data quality and data management, transparency reporting, risk assessment & mitigation, and documentation/policy management tools and processes.
- Continuous evolution of third-party risk management (e.g., due diligence and lifecycle risk management) and build analytics and monitoring capabilities to detect emerging risks and control gaps.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree (or international equivalent) required; advanced degree (e.g., MBA, JD) preferred; law, accounting, finance, health science, or business-related study desirable.
- 12+ years of progressive experience in healthcare/pharmaceutical/medical device compliance, risk management, auditing/monitoring, regulatory, finance, or related field (15+ years preferred for breadth of enterprise leadership).
- Deep knowledge of applicable healthcare compliance laws and standards, including fraud and abuse laws, FDA promotional practices, anti-bribery/anti-corruption (e.g., FCPA), industry codes, state requirements, and relevant company policies.
- Demonstrated ability to set strategy and lead complex global programs; strong program and project portfolio management skills with a track record of measurable outcomes.
- Experience leading and developing diverse global teams and managing budgets; strong stakeholder management, negotiation, and influencing skills across all organizational levels.
- Strong change management capability and comfort operating through ambiguity and complexity.
- Strong data, analytics, and technology orientation, including the ability to define requirements, interpret insights, and drive digital transformation.
- Experience with third-party risk management programs and lifecycle risk management (including due diligence).
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience preparing and presenting materials for senior leaders and Board-level audiences; compliance and/or project management certifications preferred.
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.
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**Required Skills: **
Preferred Skills:
Audit and Compliance Trends, Audit Management, Compliance Management, Consulting, Continuous Improvement, Corporate Governance, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Developing Others, Healthcare Industry, Health Care Regulation, Inclusive Leadership, Leadership, Legal Services, Medical Compliance, Organizing, Program Management, Risk Management, Systems Thinking