HCC US Regional Lead

Antler Co; New Brunswick (NJ); On-site; USD 150,000 - 259,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation

Sick leave

Parental Leave

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson is seeking a Health Care Compliance US Regional Lead to guide HCC and GCC strategy, reporting to the Chief Compliance Officer, and collaborating with Global DS Presidents. The role spans multiple US locations including New Brunswick, NJ and West Chester, PA, amid a planned separation of DePuy Synthes.

This high-impact position designs a centralized US risk management center of excellence with Monitoring, due diligence, and program management functions, driving compliant growth

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, life sciences, healthcare, law, or related field.
• Minimum 10-12 years of progressive experience in healthcare compliance, legal, regulatory, or risk management.
• 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 decisions in fast-paced environments.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams and programs; English language proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic HCC and GCC leadership across DePuy Synthes businesses.
• Partner with senior leaders on complex initiatives, commercialization strategies, and medical affairs activity.
• Embed compliance perspectives early into strategy development and execution.
• Ensure an effective compliance program, corrective actions, and risk management.
• Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing compliance team.

Skills

Leadership experience

Strategic thinking

Communication

Executive presence

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree or JD

Job description

At Johnson & Johnson, we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build a world where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured, where treatments are smarter and less invasive, and solutions 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

Professional

All Job Posting Locations

Jacksonville, Florida, United States of America

New Brunswick, New Jersey, United States of America

Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, United States of America

Raritan, New Jersey, United States of America

Raynham, Massachusetts, United States of America

Warsaw, Indiana, United States of America

West Chester, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Job Description

We are searching for the best talent for a Health Care Compliance US Regional Lead to be based in West Chester, PA; Raynham, MA; New Brunswick, NJ; Raritan, NJ; Warsaw, IN; Jacksonville, FL; or Palm Beach Gardens, FL.

Johnson & Johnson announced plans to separate our Orthopedics business to establish a standalone orthopedics company, operating as DePuy Synthes. The process of the planned separation is anticipated to be completed within 18 to 24 months, subject to legal requirements, including consultation with works councils and other employee representative bodies, as may be required, regulatory approvals and other customary conditions and approvals.

Should you accept this position, it is anticipated that, following conclusion of the transaction, you would be an employee of DePuy Synthes and your employment would be governed by DePuy Synthes employment processes, programs, policies, and benefit plans. In that case, details of any planned changes would be provided to you by DePuy Synthes at an appropriate time and subject to any necessary consultation processes.

Purpose

This role provides strategic leadership for Health Care Compliance (HCC) and Government Contract Compliance (GCC) within a highly dynamic and regulated environment while enabling compliant and sustainable growth across all US DePuy Synthes (DS) Businesses. This leader will also have responsibility for designing and leading a centralized US risk management center of excellence that delivers critical functions, such as Monitoring, TPI due diligence, and Program Management.

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 all Global DS Presidents.

You Will Be Responsible For

• Serves as a trusted advisor and provides strategic HCC and GCC leadership and oversight 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/Requirements

• Required: Bachelor’s degree in business, life sciences, healthcare, law, or a related field.
• Preferred: Master’s degree (MBA, MPH) or Juris Doctor (JD).
• 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-pace 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.
• Experience supporting Orthopedics, Spine, Trauma, CMF, Sports Medicine, Joints & Digital, Commercial Excellence, and/or Government Contract Compliance (GCC) preferred.
• Prior experience in a global or large-scale U.S. MedTech organization preferred.
• Background partnering with sales, marketing, and medical education teams preferred.
• Experience supporting business transformations, divestitures, or organizational change preferred.
• Familiarity with industry codes such as AdvaMed preferred.
• Language: English (required).
• Travel: Up to 20% domestic travel.
• Certifications: Compliance, legal, or ethics certifications (e.g., CHC) preferred.

Johnson & Johnson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by federal, state or local law. We actively seek qualified candidates who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities as defined under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act.

Johnson & Johnson is committed to providing an interview process that is inclusive of our applicants’ needs. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation, please email the Employee Health Support Center ([e-mail]) or contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource.

Preferred Skills

Audit and Compliance Trends, Audit Management, Compliance Management, Compliance Risk, Consulting, Corporate Governance, Healthcare Industry, Health Care Regulation, Interpersonal Influence, Leadership, Legal Services, Medical Compliance, Organizing, Process Improvements, Program Management, Tactical Planning, Technical Credibility

The anticipated base pay range for this position is :

$150,000.00 - $258,750.00

Additional Description For Pay Transparency

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)).

Benefits

• 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 period 10 days
• Volunteer Leave - 32 hours per calendar year
• Military Spouse Time-Off - 80 hours per calendar year

For additional general information on Company benefits, please go to: - https://www.careers.jnj.com/employee-benefits