Director, HCC EMEA Regional Lead

Position Overview

Director, HCC EMEA Regional Lead and HCCO for Germany – DePuy Synthes – Umkirch, Hamburg, Germany.

Job Function:
Legal & Compliance. Sub Function:
Health Care Compliance. Job Category:
People Leader.

• Lead and execute the EMEA Healthcare Compliance strategy in alignment with DePuy Synthes global compliance objectives.
• Serve as a thought partner to senior leaders on complex business initiatives, commercialization strategies, medical affairs activities, and emerging business models in a manner that enables compliant execution.
• 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 investigation and audit 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).
• 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.

• Annual bonus with a target % of pay, based on performance of the previous calendar year or sales commissions.
• Vacation days.
• Parental leave for a minimum of 12 weeks.
• Bereavement leave.
• Caregiver leave.
• Volunteer leave.
• Well-being reimbursement.
• Programs for financial, physical and mental health.
• Service anniversary and recognition awards.
• Insurance plans available to eligible employees and some dependents.

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