About the RoleKARL STORZ is seeking a strategic and hands-on leader to oversee and evolve our North America Compliance Risk Assurance program. This critical leadership role is responsible for compliance auditing, monitoring, data analytics, risk assessment, and healthcare transparency reporting across the organization.
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Director, Compliance Risk Assurance, you will lead a high-performing team that provides independent, risk-based assurance and actionable insights to strengthen compliance, improve business processes, and protect organizational value. Success in this role requires deep compliance expertise, strong leadership capabilities, analytical rigor, and the ability to build trusted partnerships across all levels of the organization.
What You'll DoCompliance Audit & Monitoring- Lead the development and execution of a comprehensive risk-based compliance audit and monitoring program.
- Establish audit, monitoring, and risk assurance methodologies, standards, and reporting practices.
- Develop annual audit and monitoring plans based on risk assessments, compliance trends, investigations, and regulatory developments.
- Oversee audits, monitoring activities, field observations, and live-event reviews to evaluate compliance program effectiveness.
- Ensure timely reporting of findings, corrective actions, and remediation progress to key stakeholders and senior leadership.
Risk Assessment & Assurance- Lead enterprise compliance risk assessments and mitigation planning efforts.
- Facilitate risk workshops, stakeholder interviews, and control evaluations across the business.
- Partner with business, legal, and compliance leaders to identify emerging risks and strengthen controls.
- Coordinate assurance activities with internal and external stakeholders to optimize coverage and reduce duplication.
- Present risk insights, trends, and recommendations to senior management and governance committees.
Data Analytics & Business Insights- Drive the strategy and implementation of compliance analytics and technology solutions.
- Develop dashboards, key risk indicators, and reporting tools that identify trends, anomalies, and potential compliance issues.
- Leverage data to provide actionable insights that enhance compliance program effectiveness and support business objectives.
- Evaluate monitoring results and root causes to recommend sustainable process improvements and risk mitigation strategies.
Transparency Reporting & Compliance Operations- Oversee federal and state healthcare transparency reporting programs, including Open Payments and aggregate spend requirements.
- Ensure accurate, complete, and timely submission of all required disclosures.
- Manage data quality controls, reconciliations, and transaction verification processes.
- Partner with Finance, Commercial Operations, and external vendors to resolve reporting issues and improve processes.
- Monitor regulatory developments and implement enhancements to maintain ongoing compliance.
Leadership & Team Development- Lead, develop, and mentor a team of Compliance Risk Assurance professionals.
- Manage external auditors and co-sourced partners as needed.
- Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, collaboration, and professional growth.
- Build strong relationships across Compliance, Legal, Finance, Commercial, and Executive Leadership teams.
What You BringRequired- Bachelor's degree required.
- 10+ years of experience in Compliance, Legal, Internal Audit, or related functions, preferably within the medical device, pharmaceutical, or life sciences industry.
- 2+ years of people leadership experience, including performance management, coaching, and employee development.
- Strong knowledge of healthcare compliance regulations, transparency reporting requirements, fraud and abuse laws, OIG guidance, and AdvaMed and/or PhRMA Codes.
- Experience leading compliance audits, monitoring programs, risk assessments, and compliance investigations.
- Demonstrated ability to influence stakeholders and build strong cross-functional relationships.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and presentation skills.
- Ability to maintain independence and objectivity while serving as a trusted business partner.
- Ability to travel is approximately 15-25%.
Preferred- MBA, MS, or JD.
- Healthcare Compliance (CHC), Certified Compliance & Ethics Professional (CCEP), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), or similar certification.
- Experience with compliance analytics, data visualization tools, and risk management technologies.
What Will Make You Successful- You combine compliance expertise with business partnership. You can provide objective risk assurance while building trusted relationships across the organization.
- You are data-driven and solutions-oriented. You leverage analytics, technology, and process improvements to identify risks and strengthen compliance effectiveness.
- You are a confident leader and communicator. You can influence stakeholders, navigate complex issues, and present findings and recommendations to senior leadership.
- You thrive in a fast-paced environment. You balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution and effectively manage multiple priorities.
- You develop people and elevate teams. You enjoy coaching others, building capabilities, and creating a high-performing culture.
Ready to make an impact? Apply to be our next
Director, Compliance Risk Assurance, and help us build the future of MedTech together.
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Eligible Employee Benefits- Medical / Dental / Vision including a state-of-the-art wellness program and access to pet insurance, too!
- 3 weeks vacation accrual for full time roles,* paid holidays plus paid sick time too
- Up to 8 weeks of 100% paid company parental leave; includes maternal/ paternal leave, adoption, and fostering of a child.
- 401(k) retirement savings plan providing a match of 66.67% (4%) of the employee's first 6% contribution (up to IRS limits)
- Section 125 Flexible Spending Accounts
- HSA Savings Accounts with company contribution
- Life, STD & LTD Insurance
- We prepay your tuition up to $5,250 per year! - Tuition pre-imbursement
- Fitness reimbursement of up to $200 annually
- And much more!
* Field sales, internships, and roles that are regularly scheduled to work less than 30 hours per week are not eligible for vacation, except where required by law.
Non-employees, including temporary workers and consultants, are not eligible to participate in the KARL STORZ benefits program.
KARL STORZ reserves the right to change or modify the employee's job description whether orally or in writing, at any time during the employment relationship. Additionally, KARL STORZ, through its supervisors, may require an employee to perform duties outside their normal description within the sole discretion of the supervisor. Employees must comply will all applicable KARL STORZ policies and procedures.
Credentialing requirements at KARL STORZKARL STORZ is committed to maintaining a safe work environment for our employees and customers. Most field-based roles at KARL STORZ require hospital credentialing/health screens as a condition of employment. Credentialing can include required vaccinations, health screens & other requirements as outlined by our customers. During the interview process, we encourage you to ask how credentialing/health screens may impact the role you are seeking and if you require any reasonable accommodations regarding these requirements.
Pay TransparencyThe pay range and/or hourly pay rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job posting and may be modified in the future. When determining a specific team member's base salary and/or hourly pay rate, several factors will be considered including such things as location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, professional credentials, internal equity, and the amount budgeted for the role.
