Health Care Compliance Director leading compliance strategy across Central and Eastern Europe for Johnson & Johnson. Ensuring adherence to laws, regulations, and internal policies with a culture of integrity.
Responsibilities
Define, lead, and execute the long-term compliance strategy for the cluster, translating global objectives into local priorities aligned with business needs and regulatory environments
Serve as a key member of cluster leadership teams, actively shaping governance, decision-making, and compliant business growth
Partner directly with affiliate Managing Directors and senior cluster leaders as a trusted advisor, embedding compliance into strategic and operational business decisions
Influence senior external stakeholders, trade associations, and industry forums, to proactively shape the regulatory and compliance environment
Drive innovative and compliant engagement models with health care professionals (HCPs) and government officials (GOs), fostering ethical collaboration and competitive advantage
Actively contribute to the global and regional HCC leadership community, sharing insights from the cluster, and influencing enterprise-wide program development
Collaborate with Legal, Government Affairs, Regulatory, and other functions to ensure a coordinated and holistic approach to compliance and reputation management
Own the compliance risk assessment for all covered clusters, ensuring early identification of systemic risks and development of proactive mitigation strategies
Lead and collaborate on the implementation of testing, monitoring, and auditing strategies that demonstrate program effectiveness and resilience
Oversee all compliance investigations in the clusters, ensuring timely resolution, root cause analysis, and corrective action implementation
Lead the escalation of serious compliance allegations to regional and global leadership, ensuring appropriate management response
Ensure effective preparation, leadership engagement, and sustainable follow-up for Corporate Internal Audits
Drive a strong culture of accountability, integrity, and transparency across all levels of the organization
Provide executive-level training, communication, and coaching to business leaders and employees, ensuring compliance principles are embedded in daily business practices
Mentor and develop the cluster HCC team, strengthening succession pipelines and capability for future compliance leadership roles
Requirements
Advanced degree (Law, Finance, Business, Medical, or equivalent)
Minimum 10 years of business experience, with at least 5 years in compliance, legal, regulatory, or ethics roles, preferably within healthcare or pharmaceuticals
Minimum of 5 years’ experience and demonstrated leadership in HCC or related compliance function (HCC, Regulatory, Quality, Finance) required
Proven track record of leading teams and influencing senior business leaders in a complex, multicultural environment
Deep understanding of healthcare compliance, anti-corruption laws, and industry codes
Demonstrated ability to set strategic vision, lead large-scale programs, and influence both internal and external stakeholders
Strong leadership presence, communication, and negotiation skills with the ability to engage at C-suite level
Business acumen with the ability to balance compliance imperatives with commercial realities
Demonstrated success in building high-performing, diverse teams across geographies.
Benefits
Remote work options
Professional development opportunities
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