Director, HCC EMEA Regional Lead

Johnson & Johnson

. Lead and execute the EMEA Healthcare Compliance strategy in alignment with DePuy Synthes global compliance objectives .

Posted 10/12/2026full-timeUmkirch • GermanySenior💰 €106,100 - €182,390 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading healthcare compliance strategies across EMEA, ensuring alignment with global objectives while managing compliance risks and fostering ethical business growth. Proficient in stakeholder management, team development, and navigating complex regulatory environments.

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Healthcare Compliance LeadershipEMEA Healthcare Laws KnowledgeStakeholder Management SkillsTeam Development and CoachingProfessional Compliance Certification

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Hard Skills

Healthcare ComplianceRegulatory Risk ManagementAudit ManagementAnalytical SkillsDecision-MakingCommercial Compliance ProgramsBusiness Transformation SupportMedical Affairs ActivitiesCompliance MonitoringLegal Compliance

Soft Skills

Influencing Senior LeadersExcellent CommunicationJudgmentManaging Competing PrioritiesCoaching High-Performing Teams

Certifications & Qualifications

CHC CertificationLegal Certification

Industry Keywords

Life SciencesMedTechEFPIAMedTech EuropeHealthcare Compliance ProgramsCommercial EngagementEthics and ComplianceRegional Compliance LeadershipOrganizational ChangeInternational Travel

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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
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 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
Serve as Health Care Compliance Officer for Germany
Support business transformation initiatives and new market models by embedding compliance into strategic planning and execution
Enable ethical business growth while ensuring compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and company policies

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in law, business, healthcare, life sciences, or a related field
Minimum 10–12 years of progressive experience in healthcare compliance, legal, regulatory, or risk management roles within life sciences or MedTech
Experience leading healthcare compliance programs across multiple countries or regions
Strong knowledge of EMEA healthcare laws, regulations, and industry codes, including EFPIA and MedTech Europe
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 and sound judgment
Ability to manage competing priorities in a dynamic environment
Excellent written and verbal communication and stakeholder management skills
Fluency in English
Valid driver’s license required, where applicable
German and/or additional European languages preferred
Advanced degree preferred
Experience supporting Orthopedics or MedTech commercial organizations preferred
Prior regional or global compliance leadership experience preferred
Experience working in Switzerland, Germany, or broader EMEA markets preferred
Background supporting business transformation, divestitures, or organizational change preferred
Professional compliance or legal certification, such as CHC, preferred
Compliance or legal certifications preferred
Up to 25–30% international travel within EMEA

Benefits

Comp & perks

Annual bonus with set target depending on pay grade/location, based on employee and company performance
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
Service anniversary and recognition awards
Insurance plans for employees and, in some locations, eligible dependents