Director, Global R&D, Clin/Med and BD

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Job Function:

Legal & Compliance

Job Sub Function:

Health Care Compliance

Job Category:

Professional

All Job Posting Locations:

Zug, Switzerland

Job Description:

The Health Care Compliance Leader for R&D, Clinical Research, Medical Affairs and Business Development is a global leadership role responsible for the strategic oversight, design, and execution of an effective Health Care Compliance (HCC) program across Clinical Research, Medical Affairs, Research & Development, and Business Development activities worldwide, including mergers, acquisitions, and strategic partnerships. 

This role reports directly to the Chief Compliance Officer, serves as a member of the Health Care Compliance Leadership Team, and acts as a trusted strategic advisor to senior R&D, Medical Affairs, Clinical Operations, and Business Development leaders. The role is accountable for identifying, assessing, and mitigating compliance risks associated with innovation, external collaborations, and inorganic growth while enabling sound and compliant business decisions. 

Key Responsibilities 

• Provide global strategic leadership and direction for the Health Care Compliance program supporting Clinical Research, Medical Affairs, R&D, and Business Development activities, aligned to enterprise priorities and evolving risk profiles.  

• Partner closely with Business partners to design, implement, and continuously enhance a robust, risk‑based compliance program covering clinical trials, investigator and site interactions, research collaborations, scientific exchange, licensing, acquisitions, divestitures, and other strategic transactions.  

• Act as a trusted compliance partner and advisor to R&D, Clinical, Medical Affairs, and Business Development leaders, providing practical, forward‑looking advice on novel business models, external collaborations, and strategic growth initiatives.  

• Drive consistency, simplification, and scalability of compliance approaches across all regions while ensuring adherence to applicable local regulatory requirements. 

• Collaborate closely with Legal, Privacy, Quality, Finance, and other assurance functions to deliver integrated, enterprise‑level compliance solutions. 

• Serve as the Health Care Compliance lead for Business Development, with responsibility for pre‑acquisition and pre‑investment compliance due diligence for potential acquisitions, joint ventures, partnerships, and other strategic transactions.  

• Serve as a core member of the HCC Leadership Team, contributing to enterprise compliance strategy, operating model decisions, and major initiatives.  

• Partner with executive leadership and governance bodies to provide oversight, transparency, and accountability for compliance risks across R&D, Medical Affairs, and Business Development.  

• Collaborate with respective stakeholders on compliance risk assessments, identifying trends and emerging risks across Clinical Research, Medical Affairs, R&D, and Business Development, mitigation strategies and issue management.  

Qualifications 

Education 

• Required: Bachelor’s degree in Law, Business, Compliance, Finance, Healthcare Administration, or a related field. 

• Preferred: Advanced degree or professional certification (e.g., Compliance, Legal, Risk, or Ethics‑related). 

Experience and Skills 

Required: 

• Minimum 10–12+ years of progressive experience in healthcare compliance, legal, risk management, audit, or related fields. 

• Strong knowledge of healthcare compliance laws, regulations, and enforcement practices. 

• Proven ability to influence senior leaders and drive compliant decision‑making in highly regulated environments. 

• Strong analytical skills, sound judgment, and effective decision‑making and problem‑solving capabilities. 

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate complex compliance topics clearly. 

Preferred: 

• Experience in medical devices, pharmaceuticals, or broader life sciences industries. 

• Experience operating in highly matrixed, multicultural organizations. 

• Strong change management and influencing capabilities. 

Other 

• Language: Fluency in English required 

• Travel: Up to 20–30% 

• 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 and Compliance Trends, Audit Management, Compliance Management, Compliance Risk, Consulting, Corporate Governance, Healthcare Industry, Health Care Regulation, Interpersonal Influence, Leadership, Legal Services, Medical Compliance, Organizing, Process Improvements, Program Management, Tactical Planning, Technical Credibility