Regional Compliance Officer

Role Overview

• As the Regional Compliance Officer for North America, you’ll set the vision and lead execution of a best‑in‑class compliance program grounded in trust, transparency, and operational excellence.
• Lead Strategy & Execution Set the regional Compliance strategy in alignment with the Global Compliance Program.
• Oversee compliance readiness for regulatory engagement, audits, and enforcement actions.
• Implement all U.S.‑issued compliance obligations and lead annual reporting requirements.
• Build a Modern, Scalable Compliance Organization Design a forward‑looking, risk‑based Compliance framework that enhances awareness, accountability, and ethical decision‑making.
• Develop and lead a team of multi‑disciplinary compliance professionals across the region.
• Establish a robust training program that grows internal compliance capabilities.
• Strengthen Processes, Culture, and Communication Develop and maintain compliance policies and procedures that meet global regulatory expectations.
• Drive compliance training and communications that empower employees and leaders at every level.
• Oversee the Compliance Hotline and partner cross‑functionally to guide investigations and drive corrective actions.
• Lead monitoring and auditing efforts to ensure ongoing compliance and continuous improvement.
• Represent KARL STORZ as a Trusted, Strategic Voice Serve as a key liaison to regulators, industry associations, and thought leaders.
• Stay ahead of emerging trends affecting Life Sciences compliance and translate insights into proactive strategy.
• Report regularly to the Global CCO, Regional President, and Compliance Committee.

Requirements

• 15+ years of Compliance experience in Life Sciences (medical device, pharma, biotech, diagnostics).
• Expertise in U.S. and international regulations including transparency, fraud and abuse, anti‑corruption, OIG guidance, AdvaMed/MedTech Code, and related frameworks.
• Proven experience designing and leading compliance programs at a regional scale.
• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degrees or certifications preferred.
• Leadership & Soft Skills A trusted advisor with exceptional communication and executive presence.
• Able to influence, guide, and partner across a complex matrixed organization.
• Highly process‑oriented with a mindset for continuous improvement and operational excellence.
• Strong people leader with the ability to coach, inspire, and drive high‑performance teams.
• Preferred 7+ years of direct leadership experience.
• Certifications such as CHC or CCEP.
• JD or advanced legal/compliance training.

Benefits

• Medical / Dental / Vision including a state-of-the-art wellness program and pet insurance, too!
• 3 weeks vacation, 11 holidays plus paid sick time
• Up to 8 weeks of 100% paid company parental leave; includes maternal/ paternal leave, adoption, and fostering of a child.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan providing a match of 60% of the employee’s first 6% contribution (up to IRS limits)
• Section 125 Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life, STD, LTD & LTC Insurance
• We prepay your tuition up to $5,250 per year!
• Tuition pre-imbursement
• Fitness reimbursement of up to $200 annually
• And much more!