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.

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 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 Med Tech 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).

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.