Job Overview 

This role provides strategic leadership for healthcare compliance within a highly dynamic and regulated environment while enabling compliant and sustainable growth across DePuy Synthes’ Joints & Digital and Commercial Excellence businesses. The Director will also have responsibility for Government Contract Compliance (GCC).  

This is a high-impact role offering broad visibility across Orthopedics, with the opportunity to influence decision-making, strengthen a culture of integrity, and support innovation that improves patient outcomes worldwide.  

This role reports to the Chief Compliance Officer and partners with the Joints & Digital and Commercial Excellence Global Presidents. 

Key Responsibilities 

• Serves as a trusted advisor and provides strategic HCC leadership and oversight for Joints & Digital, Commercial Excellence and Government Contract Compliance across all DePuy Synthes businesses.  

• Serves as a thought partner to senior leaders, advising on complex business initiatives, commercialization strategies, medical affairs activities, and emerging business models in a manner that enables compliant execution. 

• Actively participates as a member of relevant business leadership teams, embedding compliance perspectives early into strategy development and execution discussions. 

• Assures the independence and visibility of compliance activities and reinforces the message that Health Care Compliance (HCC) and Government Contract Compliance (GCC) are company priorities. 

• Ensures the Compliance Program effectively corrects, prevents, and detects violations of laws, regulations, and policies; and implements corrective actions as needed. 

• Builds partnerships with senior management to maintain an appropriate culture of compliance and drive a sustainable compliance program. 

• Oversees follow-up and resolution of investigations generated by the program (including for-cause investigations and anonymous reports), as directed by legal counsel. 

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of high-performing compliance professionals, fostering a culture of accountability, empowerment, inclusion, and continuous improvement. 

Qualifications 

Education 

• Required: Bachelor’s degree in business, life sciences, healthcare, law, or a related field. 

• Preferred: Master’s degree (MBA, MPH) or Juris Doctor (JD). 

Experience and Skills 

Required: 

• Minimum 10–12 years of progressive experience in healthcare compliance, legal, regulatory, or risk management roles, preferably within medical devices, pharmaceuticals, or life sciences. 

• Demonstrated leadership experience supporting complex, matrixed commercial organizations. 

• Strong knowledge of U.S. healthcare laws and regulations (e.g., Anti‑Kickback Statute, False Claims Act, Sunshine Act). 

• Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive compliant business decisions in fast‑paced environments. 

• Experience leading teams and managing cross‑functional initiatives. 

• Deep knowledge of compliance frameworks, due diligence, monitoring, and operational risk management. 

• Excellent judgment, communication, and executive presence. 

 

Preferred: 

• Experience supporting Joints & Digital, Commercial Excellence, Government Contract Compliance (GCC).  

• Prior experience in a global or large‑scale U.S. MedTech organization. 

• Background partnering with sales, marketing, and medical education teams. 

• Experience supporting business transformations, divestitures, or organizational change. 

• Familiarity with industry codes such as AdvaMed. 

Other 

• Language: English (required). 

• Travel: Up to 20% domestic travel. 

• Certifications: Compliance, legal, or ethics certifications (e.g., CHC) preferred. 

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