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Job Function:
Legal & Compliance
Job Sub Function:
Health Care Compliance
Job Category:
People Leader
All Job Posting Locations:
Solna, Stockholm County, Sweden
Job Description:
DePuy Synthes is recruiting for a Sr. Manager, HCC Nordics Cluster,
located in Solna, Stockholm County, Sweden
Job Overview
The Sr. Manager, HCC Nordics Cluster serves as the Healthcare Compliance Officer for the Nordics region, providing end‑to‑end strategic and operational compliance leadership for DePuy Synthes’ Orthopedics business. This role partners closely with cluster & country business leadership, Legal, business and functional stakeholders, and regional and global Compliance teams to promote ethical business conduct, effective risk management, and compliance with applicable healthcare laws, regulations, and company policies.
This is a high‑impact leadership role supporting multiple countries within a complex and highly regulated environment. The position plays a critical role in safeguarding DePuy Synthes’ reputation while enabling compliant, sustainable business growth across the Nordics markets.
Key Responsibilities
Serve as the primary Healthcare Compliance Officer for the Nordics countries.
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 compliance guidance to country and regional business leaders to support ethical decision‑making.
Partner with Legal and cross‑functional stakeholders to embed effective compliance controls into business processes and go‑to‑market models.
Oversee core compliance program elements, including training, monitoring, risk assessments, and issue management activities.
Support and coordinate compliance‑related investigations, audits, and interactions with regulators or health authorities, in partnership with Legal.
Monitor regulatory developments, industry codes, and enforcement trends across the Nordics to anticipate emerging risks.
Prepare and present compliance risk assessments, insights, and recommendations to country, regional, and senior leadership.
Champion a strong culture of integrity, accountability, and speak‑up across the region.
Qualifications
Education
Required: Bachelor’s degree in Law, Business, Compliance, Finance, Healthcare Administration, or a related field.
Preferred: Advanced degree or professional certification in Compliance, Legal, Risk, or Ethics.
Experience and Skills
Required:
8–10 years of progressive experience in healthcare compliance, legal, risk management, audit, or related fields.
Strong knowledge of healthcare laws, regulations, and industry codes applicable across the Nordics (e.g., MedTech Europe, national codes).
Demonstrated leadership experience managing complex, multi‑country compliance programs.
Proven ability to partner effectively with senior business leaders and cross‑functional stakeholders.
Strong analytical skills, sound judgment, and the ability to manage risk in a pragmatic, business‑focused manner.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to influence without authority.
Preferred:
Experience in medical devices, pharmaceuticals, or broader life sciences industries.
Prior experience supporting compliance programs in Nordic markets within a global organization.
Familiarity with compliance monitoring, investigations, remediation, and audits.
Experience operating in highly matrixed, multicultural environments.
Strong change management, stakeholder engagement, and influencing capabilities.
Other
Languages: Fluency in English required; one or more Nordic language preferred.
Travel: Up to 20–30%, primarily within the Nordics, with some regional EMEA travel.
Certifications: Compliance, legal, or ethics certifications preferred but not required.
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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.
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Required Skills:
Preferred Skills:
Audit Management, Compliance Management, Compliance Risk, Consulting, Controls Compliance, Corporate Governance, Critical Thinking, Developing Others, Healthcare Industry, Health Care Regulation, Inclusive Leadership, Leadership, Legal Services, Medical Compliance, Organizing, Program Management, Relationship Building, Team Management
The anticipated base pay range for this position is:
kr722,000.00 - kr1,244,300.00
Benefits:
In addition to base pay, we offer the following benefits*: an annual bonus with set target (% of pay) depending on pay grade / location, where the actual amount is based on the employees’ and companies’ performance of the previous calendar year, or sales commissions. Moreover, we offer vacation days, parental leave for a minimum of 12 weeks, bereavement leave, caregiver leave, volunteer leave, well-being reimbursement, programs for financial, physical and mental health. We also offer service anniversary and recognition awards, and subject to the terms of their respective plans, employees - and in some location’s eligible dependents - can participate in several insurance plans. For more information, visit Employee benefits | Supporting well-being & career growth | Johnson & Johnson Careers.
*This is for informative purposes only. Amounts and actual benefits may vary by location and are subject to change.