Provides strategic leadership for healthcare compliance within a highly dynamic and regulated environment.
Enables compliant and sustainable growth across DePuy Synthes’ Joints & Digital and Commercial Excellence businesses.
Responsible for Government Contract Compliance (GCC).
Advises on complex business initiatives, commercialization strategies, medical affairs activities, and emerging business models.
Actively participates in relevant business leadership teams, embedding compliance perspectives early into strategy development and execution discussions.
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, as directed by legal counsel.
Leads, coaches, and develops a team of high-performing compliance professionals, fostering a culture of accountability, empowerment, inclusion, and continuous improvement.

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.
Other Language: English (required).

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.
Vacation –120 hours per calendar year
Sick time
40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Colorado –48 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington –56 hours per calendar year
Holiday pay, including Floating Holidays –13 days per calendar year
Work, Personal and Family Time
up to 40 hours per calendar year
Parental Leave – 480 hours within one year of the birth/adoption/foster care of a child
Bereavement Leave – 240 hours for an immediate family member: 40 hours for an extended family member per calendar year
Caregiver Leave – 80 hours in a 52-week rolling period10 days
Volunteer Leave – 32 hours per calendar year
Military Spouse Time-Off – 80 hours per calendar year

Director, HCC Risk Management – Joints, Digital/Communications Executive

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