HCCO, US DePuy Synthes

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Job Function:

Legal & Compliance

Job Sub Function:

Health Care Compliance

Job Category:

Professional

All Job Posting Locations:

New Brunswick, New Jersey, 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 Officer to be located in West Chester, PA; Raynham, MA; Warsaw, IN; Raritan, NJ; or New Brunswick, NJ.

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 healthcare compliance within a highly dynamic and regulated environment while enabling compliant and sustainable growth across DePuy Synthes’ businesses.

Under the direction of the HCC US Regional Lead, the HCCO will be primarily responsible for the implementation and support of programs designed to ensure the Company meets statutory and regulatory requirements relating to health care fraud and abuse; as well as advertising and promotion laws governing the Companies commercial and scientific activities. This position assures the alignment of the Companies HCC activities within the overall organization and reinforces the message that compliance is a Company priority and has access to the resources needed to assure implementation of an effective compliance program.

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 HCC US Regional Lead.

You will be responsible for:

• Serves as a trusted advisor and provides strategic HCC leadership and oversight for DePuy Synthes US 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) is a company priority.
• Ensures the Compliance Program effectively corrects, prevents, and detects violations of laws, regulations, and policies; and implements corrective actions as needed.
• Builds partnerships with stakeholders 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.

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 8-10 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 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 portfolio of products 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 15-20% 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  ([email protected]) or contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource.

Required Skills:

Preferred Skills:

Audit Management, Compliance Frameworks, Compliance Management, Confidentiality, Consulting, Corporate Governance, Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA), Healthcare Industry, Health Care Regulation, Interpersonal Influence, Legal Services, Medical Compliance, Organizing, Process Improvements, Program Management, Technical Credibility

The anticipated base pay range for this position is :

$122,000.00 - $212,750.00

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)).
Subject to the terms of their respective policies and date of hire, employees are eligible for the following time off 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