Sr. Manager, HCC Middle East

Sr. Manager, HCC Middle East Location: Jeddah, Makkah, Saudi Arabia At Johnson & Johnson, we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build a world where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured, where treatments are smarter and less invasive, and solutions are personal. Through our expertise in Innovative Medicine and MedTech, we are uniquely positioned to innovate across the full spectrum of healthcare solutions today to deliver the breakthroughs of tomorrow, and profoundly impact health for humanity. Learn more at jnj.com. As guided by Our Credo, Johnson & Johnson is responsible to our employees who work with us throughout the world. We provide an inclusive work environment where each person is considered as an individual. At Johnson & Johnson, we respect the diversity and dignity of our employees and recognize their merit. Job Function: Legal & Compliance Job Sub Function: Enterprise Compliance Job Category: Professional All Job Posting Locations: Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Jeddah, Makkah, Saudi Arabia Job Description: DePuy Synthes is recruiting for a Sr. Manager, HCC Middle East, located in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia or Dubai, UAE Job Overview The Sr. Manager, HCCMiddle East serves as the Healthcare Compliance Officer for Middle East markets, providing end‑to‑end strategic and operational healthcare compliance leadership for DePuy Synthes’ Orthopedics business. This role partners closely with country and cluster leadership, Legal,businessand functional stakeholders, and regional and global Compliance teams to ensure ethical business conduct, effective risk management, and compliance with applicable healthcare laws, regulations, and company policies. This role plays a critical role in protecting the organization’s reputation while enabling compliant and sustainable business growth across a diverse and highly 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 toanticipateand 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 Education Required:Bachelor’s degree in Law, Business, Compliance, Finance, Healthcare Administration, ora relatedfield. Preferred:Advanced degree or professional certification in Compliance, Legal, Risk, or Ethics‑related disciplines. Experience and Skills Required: 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‑countryor 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. Preferred: Experience in medical devices, pharmaceuticals, or the broader life sciences industry. Prior experience supporting Middle East compliance programs within a global organization. Familiarity with compliance monitoring, investigations, remediation, and audits. Experienceoperatingin highly matrixed, multicultural environments. Strong change management and stakeholder‑influencing capabilities. Other Language:Fluency in Englishrequired; Arabicproficiencypreferred. Travel:Up to 20–30%, primarily within the Middle East, with some regional travel. Certifications:Compliance, legal, or ethicscertificationspreferred but notrequired. For more information on how we support the whole health of our employees throughout their wellness,careerand life journey, please visitwww.careers.jnj.com. Johnson & Johnson announced plans to separate our Orthopaedics business to establish a standalone orthopaedics company, operating as DePuy Synthes. The process of the planned separation is anticipated to be completed within 18 to 24 months, subject to legal requirements, including consultation with works councils and other employee representative bodies, as may be required, regulatory approvals and other customary conditions and approvals. Should you accept this position, it is anticipated that, following conclusion of the transaction, you would be an employee of DePuy Synthes and your employment would be governed by DePuy Synthes employment processes, programs, policies, and benefit plans. In that case, details of any planned changes would be provided to you by DePuy Synthes at an appropriate time and subject to any necessary consultation processes. 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. We actively seek qualified candidates who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities as defined under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act. Johnson & Johnson is committed to providing an interview process that is inclusive of our applicants’ needs. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation, external applicants please contact us via https://www.jnj.com/contact-us/careers, internal employees contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource. #LI-Hybrid #DePuySynthesCareers Required Skills: Preferred Skills: Audit and Compliance Trends, Audit Findings and Recommendations, Audit Reporting, Compliance Management, Compliance Risk, Confidentiality, Consulting, Controls Compliance, Developing Others, Internal Auditing, Investigation Techniques, Legal Function, Legal Services, Mentorship, Organizing, Policy Development, Tactical Planning, Technical Credibility Additional Locations: Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates