Director, HCC EMEA Regional Lead

Johnson & Johnson Co.; Hamburg; On-site; EUR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson in Hamburg/Umkirch, Germany, seeks a Director, HCC EMEA Regional Lead and HCCO for Germany to lead Healthcare Compliance strategy across EMEA and serve as Germany’s Compliance Officer. You will partner with regional leaders to enable compliant growth while ensuring adherence to laws and company policies.

This high-visibility role shapes compliance strategy in a diverse regulatory environment and supports innovation and patient access across Orthopedics, Medical Devices, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in law, business, healthcare, life sciences, or related field.
• MBA or JD preferred.
• 10–12 years of healthcare compliance, legal, regulatory, or risk management experience.
• Experience leading healthcare compliance programs across multiple countries or regions.
• Knowledge of EFPIA, MedTech Europe, and related regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead the EMEA Healthcare Compliance strategy in alignment with global objectives.
• Act as a thought partner to senior leaders on complex initiatives and business models.
• Oversee regional compliance programs for commercial, medical, and customer engagement activities across EMEA.
• Partner with Legal, Medical Affairs, Quality, Finance and other functions to manage regional risks.
• Guide investigations, audits, and remediation with Ethics & Compliance teams; monitor and report on improvements.

Skills

Healthcare compliance

Regulatory knowledge

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Strategic planning

Education

Bachelor’s degree in law, business, healthcare, life sciences, or related field

MBA or Juris Doctor

Job description

Job Description

At Johnson & Johnson,we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build aworld where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured,where treatments are smarter and less invasive, andsolutions are personal.Through our expertise in Innovative Medicine and MedTech, we are uniquely positioned to innovate across the full spectrum of healthcare solutions today to deliver the breakthroughs of tomorrow, and profoundly impact health for humanity.Learn more at jnj.com .

As guided by Our Credo, Johnson & Johnson is responsible to our employees who work with us throughout the world. We provide an inclusive work environment where each person is considered as an individual. At Johnson & Johnson, we respect the diversity and dignity of our employees and recognize their merit.

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