Johnson & Johnson announced plans to separate our Orthopedics business toestablisha standalone orthopedics company, operating as DePuy Synthes. The process of the planned separation isanticipatedto be completed within 18 to24 months, subject to legal requirements, including consultation with works councils and other employee representative bodies, as may berequired, regulatory approvals and other customary conditions and approvals. Should you accept this position, it isanticipatedthat, following conclusion of the transaction, you would be an employee of DePuySynthes,and your employment would be governed by DePuySynthesemployment processes, programs, policies, and benefit plans. In that case, details of any planned changes would be provided to you by DePuy Synthes atan appropriate timeand subject to any necessary consultation processes.

Job Overview

This role provides strategic leadership for healthcare compliance within a highly dynamic and regulated environment while enabling compliant and sustainable growth across DePuy Synthes99 Joints & Digital and Commercial Excellence businesses.The Director will also have responsibility for Government Contract Compliance (GCC).

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 the Joints & Digital and Commercial Excellence Global Presidents.

Key Responsibilities

• Serves as a trusted advisor and provides strategic HCC leadership and oversight for Joints & Digital, Commercial Excellence and Government Contract Compliance 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.

• Activelyparticipatesas 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.

• Buildspartnerships with senior management tomaintainan appropriate cultureof 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

Education

• Required: Bachelor99s degree in business, life sciences, healthcare, law, ora relatedfield.

• Preferred: Master99s degree (MBA, MPH) or Juris Doctor (JD).

Experience and Skills

Required:

• Minimum 109312 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.,AntiKickbackStatute, False Claims Act, Sunshine Act).

• Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive compliant business decisions infastpacedenvironments.

• Experience leading teams and managingcrossfunctionalinitiatives.

• Deep knowledge of compliance frameworks, due diligence, monitoring, and operational risk management.

• Excellent judgment, communication, and executive presence.

Preferred:

• Experience supporting Joints & Digital, Commercial Excellence, Government Contract Compliance (GCC).

• Prior experience in a global orlarge95scaleU.S. MedTech organization.

• Background partnering with sales, marketing, and medical education teams.

• Experience supporting business transformations, divestitures, or organizational change.

• Familiarity with industry codes such asAdvaMed.

Other

• Language: English (required).

• Travel: Up to 20% domestic travel.

• Certifications: Compliance, legal, or ethics certifications (e.g., CHC) preferred.

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