HCC EMEA Regional Lead

Director, HCC EMEA Regional Lead and Compliance Officer

DePuy Synthes is recruiting for a Director, HCC EMEA Regional Lead and Compliance Officer for local market(s), located in Zuchwil, Switzerland, Leeds, UK, Cork Ireland or Vienna Austria.

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):

• Zuchwil Switzerland
  - Requisition Number: R-094849
• Loughbeg, Ringaskiddy and Vienna, Austria
  - Requisition Number: R-095069
• Leeds, UK
  - Requisition Number: R-095071

Remember, whether you apply to one or all of these requisition numbers, your applications will be considered as a single submission.

Johnson & Johnson announced plans to separate our Orthopedics business to establish a standalone orthopedics 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.

The 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 local market(s) based on location, 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.

• 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 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.

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 Med Tech.
• Demonstrated experience leading healthcare compliance programs across multiple countries or regions.
• Strong knowledge of EMEA healthcare laws, regulations, and industry codes (e.g., EFPIA, Med Tech Europe).
• Proven ability to influence senior leaders and drive compliant…