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Job Function:
Legal & Compliance
Job Sub Function:
Health Care Compliance
Job Category:
Professional
All Job Posting Locations:
Zug, Switzerland
DePuy Synthes is recruiting for a(n) Director, HCC EMEA Regional Lead and Compliance Officer forAustria and Switzerland,locatedinZug, Switzerland
The Director, HCC EMEA Regional Leadis responsible forleading 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 forAustria 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 DePuySynthesglobal complianceobjectives
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 toidentify, assess, and manage regional compliance risks.
Guideinvestigations, 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 relatedfield.
Preferred:Advanced degree (MBA, Master’sdegree, or Juris Doctor).
Experience and Skills
Required:
Minimum 10–12 years of progressive experiencein 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.
Priorregional 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 Englishrequired; German and/oradditionalEuropean languages preferred.
Travel:Up to 25–30% international travel within EMEA.
Certifications:Compliance or legal certificationspreferred.
Driver’s License:Valid driver’s license required, where applicable.
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Subject to the terms of their respective plans, employees are eligible to participate in the Company’s consolidated retirement plan (pension) and savings plan (401(k)).
This position is eligible to participate in the Company’s long-term incentive program.
Subject to the terms of their respective policies and date of hire, employees are eligible for the following time off benefits:
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Johnson & Johnsonannounced plans to separate ourOrthopaedicsbusiness toestablisha standaloneorthopaedicscompany,operatingas DePuy Synthes. The process of the planned separation isanticipatedto be completed within 18 to24 months, subject to legal requirements, including consultation with workscouncilsand other employee representative bodies, as may berequired, regulatory approvals and other customary conditions and approvals. Should you accept this position, it isanticipatedthat, following conclusion of the transaction, you would be an employee of DePuySynthesand 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 atan appropriate timeand subject to any necessary consultation processes.
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Required Skills:
Preferred Skills:
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