Director, HCC EMEA Regional Lead

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Job Function:
Legal & Compliance

Job Sub Function:
Health Care Compliance

Job Category:
People Leader

All Job Posting Locations:
Hamburg, Germany, Umkirch, Germany

Job Description:

DePuy Synthes is recruiting for a(n) Director, HCC EMEA Regional Lead and   HCCO   for   Germany ,   located   in   Umkirch ,   Hamburg, Germany.

The Director, HCC EMEA Regional Lead   is responsible for   leading and overseeing the Healthcare Compliance strategy and effective execution of the Compliance Program   across   Central & Eastern   Europe, M id-sized and Trade markets, Russia and other key EMEA markets   for DePuy Synthes. The EMEA Regional Lead also serves as the Compliance Officer for   Germany , 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 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.

Qualifications

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 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.

- 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.

For more information on how we support the whole health of our employees throughout their wellness,   career   and life journey, please visit   www.careers.jnj.com .

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.

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.

Johnson & Johnson   is   committed to providing an interview process that is   inclusive of   our applicants’ needs. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request   an accommodation , external applicants please contact us via   https://www.jnj.com/contact-us/careers , internal employees contact   AskGS   to be directed to your accommodation resource.

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Required Skills:

Preferred Skills:
Audit Management, Compliance Management, Compliance Risk, 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, Regulatory Compliance, Risk Management

The anticipated base pay range for this position is:
€106,100.00 - €182,390.00

Benefits:

In addition to base pay, we offer the following benefits*: an annual bonus with set target (% of pay) depending on pay grade / location, where the actual amount is based on the employees’ and companies’ performance of the previous calendar year, or sales commissions. Moreover, we offer 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. We also offer service anniversary and recognition awards, and subject to the terms of their respective plans, employees - and in some location’s eligible dependents - can participate in several insurance plans. For more information, visit Employee benefits | Supporting well-being & career growth | Johnson & Johnson Careers.

*This is for informative purposes only. Amounts and actual benefits may vary by location and are subject to change.