Senior Manager, Compliance Investigations - China

Senior Manager, Compliance Investigations - China Location: Shanghai, China Work Flexibility: Remote or Hybrid or Onsite Senior Manager, Compliance Investigations – China Job Description The Senior Manager, Compliance Investigations (China) is an integral part of the strategic expansion of Stryker’s compliance and ethics function. The position will streamline and enhance the depth, efficiency, and execution of ethics, business integrity, and compliance investigations in China and the broader Asia Pacific (APAC) region. This role collaborates with cross-functional teams to strengthen Stryker’s Global Compliance Program and reports to the Regional Investigations Director - APAC. What you will do Conduct Investigations: Lead and oversee thorough and impartial compliance investigations into a broad range of alleged misconduct, including potential violations of external law or regulation, Stryker’s Code of Conduct, and other internal policies and procedures. This includes triaging concerns, creating investigation plans, gathering and analyzing evidence, conducting interviews, drafting memos, and preparing concise reports for senior leadership and key stakeholders. Strategic Case Management: Apply a risk-based approach to initiate, scope, and prioritize investigations, evaluating the severity, complexity, and potential impact of alleged violations to optimize resource allocation and ensure the effective resolution of high-priority compliance concerns. Uphold Investigation Standards: Document and manage investigations with precision in our case management system, taking responsibility and accountability for the accuracy and completeness of documentation to ensure compliance with internal standards and regulatory requirements. Analyze Trends: Identify patterns and trends in investigations to improve the Global Compliance Program, support root cause analysis, enhance risk awareness, and assist the Regional Investigations Director with quarterly reporting to key stakeholders. Cross-functional Collaboration: Proactively partner, influence, and build trusted relationships with Compliance, Legal, HR, Employee Relations, Finance, Indirect Channel Management, and Internal Audit to align on investigations and related corrective actions and potential litigation. Drive Continuous Improvement: Propose risk-based and proportionate enhancements to the Global Compliance Program, including policy or control improvements, based on investigation findings, industry trends, and best practices. Oversee External Partners: Manage and/or work closely with external counsel, auditors, and investigators involved in internal investigations. Optimize Investigative Processes: Proactively recommend enhancements to investigative and case management processes for the Global Business Ethics & Investigations team. Stay Informed: Act as a senior leader and subject matter expert within the compliance organization; maintain expertise in relevant laws (e.g., anti-corruption, sales, marketing, and reimbursement regulations) and Stryker’s businesses and related operations in order to advise Compliance Officers and business units on regulatory changes. Promote Speak-Up Culture: Foster an environment where employees feel safe reporting concerns without fear of retaliation. Advise and Train: Provide strategic input and support Compliance Officers with risk assessments, training, and monitoring. Additional Duties: Perform other tasks as needed for the Business Ethics and Investigations team. What you will need- Required Bachelor’s degree. Fluency in English Professional experience in compliance, investigations, or related disciplines. Proven experience leading complex internal ethics and compliance investigations in large organizations. Working knowledge of global enforcement environment/standards (e.g. FCPA, False Claims Act, UKBA, OECD) and relevant local anti‑corruption laws Background in internal compliance investigations, legal practice (e.g., white-collar crime, regulatory investigations) and/or forensic auditing/accounting. Preferred Experience in the life sciences or healthcare industry. Legal degree is a plus, and it will account towards two years of work experience. Experience collaborating with regulatory agencies such as OIG, DOJ, or SEC. Please enter detailed Job description here. Travel Percentage: 30%