Role Overview

DePuy Synthes, part of Johnson & Johnson MedTech, is seeking a Sr. Manager, HCC Middle East. This full-time position is based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, or Dubai, UAE. The role serves as the primary Healthcare Compliance Officer for Middle East markets, providing strategic and operational leadership for the Orthopedics business.

Role Purpose and Scope

The Sr. Manager, HCC Middle East, is responsible for end-to-end healthcare compliance leadership. This involves close collaboration with country and cluster leadership, Legal, business and functional stakeholders, and regional and global Compliance teams. The role ensures ethical business conduct, effective risk management, and adherence to applicable healthcare laws, regulations, and company policies. It is critical for protecting the organization’s reputation while enabling compliant and sustainable business growth across the diverse and regulated Middle East region.

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.

Required Experience and Qualifications

Candidates should possess 5-10 years of relevant experience in healthcare compliance or a related field. While not required, compliance, legal, or ethics certifications are preferred.

Work Environment and Travel

This is a full-time position that requires travel. Travel expectations are up to 20–30%, primarily within the Middle East, with some regional travel.

Commitment to Ethical Conduct

The Sr. Manager, HCC Middle East, plays a vital role in upholding the highest standards of ethical conduct and compliance, contributing to a culture of integrity and accountability within DePuy Synthes and Johnson & Johnson MedTech.