About the Role
Johnson & Johnson MedTech is seeking a Sr. Manager, HCC Middle East to serve as the primary Healthcare Compliance Officer for the Middle East markets. This role will provide strategic and operational compliance leadership for the DePuy Synthes business, ensuring ethical business conduct, robust risk management, and adherence to healthcare laws, regulations, and company policies. The position is critical for safeguarding the organization's reputation and enabling compliant business growth in the Middle East region.
At Johnson & Johnson, the company is committed to building a world where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured. Through expertise in Innovative Medicine and MedTech, Johnson & Johnson aims to deliver breakthroughs that profoundly impact health for humanity. Guided by Our Credo, the company fosters an inclusive work environment that respects diversity and dignity.
Key Responsibilities
- Serve as the primary Healthcare Compliance Officer for Middle East markets.
- Lead the development and execution of healthcare compliance strategies aligned with global and regional priorities.
- Identify, assess, and manage compliance risks related to commercial, promotional, professional education, and other business and operational activities.
- Provide proactive, practical guidance to business leaders on healthcare compliance requirements and ethical decision-making.
- Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to embed effective compliance controls into business processes and go-to-market models.
- Oversee core compliance programs, including training, monitoring, risk assessments, and issue management activities across the region.
- Partner with Legal and other functions to support investigations, audits, and interactions with regulators or health authorities.
- Monitor regulatory developments and industry trends across the Middle East to anticipate and address emerging compliance risks.
- Prepare and present compliance risk assessments, insights, and recommendations to country, regional, and senior leadership.
- Foster a strong culture of integrity, accountability, and speak-up across the markets supported.
Qualifications and Requirements
- A Bachelor's degree in Law, Business, Compliance, Finance, Healthcare Administration, or a related field is required.
- An advanced degree or professional certification in Compliance, Legal, Risk, or Ethics-related disciplines is preferred.
- 8-10 years of progressive experience in healthcare compliance, legal, risk management, audit, or related fields.
- Strong knowledge of healthcare compliance laws, regulations, and industry codes applicable across Middle East markets.
- Demonstrated leadership experience managing complex, multi-country or cluster-level compliance programs.
- Proven ability to partner effectively with senior business leaders and cross-functional stakeholders.
- Strong analytical skills, sound judgment, and effective decision-making and problem-solving capabilities.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to influence without formal authority.
- Experience in medical devices, pharmaceuticals, or the broader life sciences industry is preferred.
- Prior experience supporting Middle East compliance programs within a global organization is preferred.
- Familiarity with compliance monitoring, investigations, remediation, and audits is preferred.
- Experience operating in highly matrixed, multicultural environments is preferred.
- Strong change management and stakeholder-influencing capabilities are preferred.
Skills and Competencies
- Compliance Management
- Compliance Risk Assessment and Management
- Policy Development
- Audit and Compliance Trends
- Audit Findings and Recommendations
- Audit Reporting
- Internal Auditing
- Investigation Techniques
- Legal Function and Legal Services Support
- Controls Compliance
- Consulting and Technical Credibility
- Organizing and Tactical Planning
- Developing Others and Mentorship
- Confidentiality
Location and Work Details
This is a full-time position. The role can be based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia or Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Applicable cities within Saudi Arabia include Jeddah, Makkah, and Riyadh, and within the United Arab Emirates, Dubai. Fluency in English is required, and Arabic proficiency is preferred. Travel of up to 20-30% is anticipated, primarily within the Middle East, with some regional travel.
Please note: Johnson & Johnson has announced plans to separate its Orthopaedics business to establish a standalone company, operating as DePuy Synthes. Should you accept this position, it is anticipated that, following the conclusion of the transaction, you would become an employee of DePuy Synthes.
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. Johnson & Johnson is committed to providing an inclusive interview process. If you require an accommodation, please contact us via https://****************************