Compliance Officer MENA

About Stryker and the Role

Stryker, a global leader in medical technologies, is seeking a Compliance Officer MENA to join its Compliance organization. This full-time position is based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The role involves shaping and overseeing the compliance program across the Middle East and Northern Africa (MENA) region, contributing to sustainable business results while managing compliance risk and strengthening a culture of integrity.

Role Purpose and Context

The Compliance Officer MENA will serve as a senior member of the Compliance team, responsible for translating global compliance strategies into locally relevant programs. This position requires close partnership with senior leadership and Compliance Committees to identify and mitigate significant compliance risks and opportunities, ensuring adherence to ethical standards and regulatory requirements across the region.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the MENA compliance strategy, adapting global initiatives to local business, legal, regulatory, and market requirements.
• Partner with senior leadership and Compliance Committees to foster a culture of compliance and establish tone from the top.
• Identify significant compliance risks and opportunities, implementing appropriate mitigation actions.
• Translate complex compliance matters into clear guidance for business stakeholders.
• Design and implement compliance programs that support adherence to relevant laws, regulations, industry standards, and business requirements.
• Lead the development and delivery of compliance policies, guidance, and education that promote ethics, integrity, and accountability.
• Oversee effective compliance controls, including written standards, training, communication, auditing, monitoring, third-party oversight, and corrective actions.
• Evaluate changes in applicable laws, regulations, industry practices, business strategy, and compliance metrics to continuously improve the compliance program.
• Report regularly to Compliance leadership on program status, risks, controls, and priorities.
• Lead regional compliance projects and collaborate with other compliance professionals in supporting wider EMEA initiatives.
• Participate in industry associations to enhance the profile of the Compliance program and the company.

Qualifications and Experience

• A minimum of 10 years of experience in compliance or a related field.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and execute compliance strategies in a complex regional environment.
• Strong understanding of local business, legal, regulatory, and market requirements within the MENA region.
• Experience in leading compliance programs, policy development, and training initiatives.

Work Environment and Company Overview

This role is based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, and holds responsibility for the Middle East and Northern Africa (MENA) region. The position may also support projects and initiatives across the wider EMEA region. Stryker is committed to making healthcare better through innovative products and services in MedSurg, Neurotechnology, Orthopaedics, and Spine, impacting over 150 million patients annually.