Health Care Compliance Lead Specialist

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Job Function:

Legal & Compliance

Job Sub Function:

Health Care Compliance

Job Category:

Professional

All Job Posting Locations:

São Paulo, Brazil

Job Description:

 

We are searching for the best talent for Health Care Compliance Lead Specialist

Purpose:

The Health Care Compliance Lead Specialist is an experienced, seasoned individual contributor who works independently with minimal supervision. The primary focus of the role is to serve as a strategic Health Care Compliance Business Partner to J&J Innovative Medicine Brazil, bringing strong compliance experience, business acumen and risk management judgment to complex business activities, projects and decisions. The role is expected to understand business priorities and proactively partner with cross-functional stakeholders to co-create compliant strategies, enable informed and defensible risk decisions, and strengthen business accountability for compliance. With regional HCC capabilities supporting performance-center and standardized operational activities, the Lead Specialist is expected to concentrate substantial attention on high-impact business partnering, local risk leadership, judgment-intensive matters, governance and the effective execution of the HCC program with focus on simplification and insight generation. The position remains broad and dynamic across the full compliance program lifecycle, including prevention, detection, correction and anticipation of risk, and is not dedicated to a single HCC pillar. Guided by Our Credo and HCC strategic direction, the role helps embed compliance into core business processes while enabling fit-for-purpose compliance, continuous improvement and compliant growth

You will be responsible for:

Strategic Business Partnership & Compliance Leadership

• Serve as the primary strategic HCC Business Partner for assigned business and cross-functional stakeholders, proactively engaging in priorities, projects and decision forums where compliance judgment adds value.

• Apply experience, business acumen and risk management expertise to translate laws, industry standards, HCC Guidance and internal requirements into practical principles, guardrails and solutions that enable compliant business objectives.

• Build trusted partnerships and influence leaders to make informed, defensible risk decisions, strengthen accountability for compliance and embed compliance into core business processes.

Local Risk Management, Controls & Program Effectiveness

• Support risk assessments, self-assessments and ongoing identification of emerging risks, process gaps, trends and control opportunities.

• Support governance and oversight of management action plans, monitoring, testing and other controls designed to prevent, detect, correct and anticipate risk.

• Collect, analyze and communicate compliance data, metrics and insights to support risk-informed prioritization and decision-making.

Governance, Policies & Local Program Implementation

• Support the harmonization, implementation and continuous improvement of HCC policies, SOPs, work instructions, guidance and governance processes.

• Implement and support internal processes, systems and procedures that advance HCC goals, documentation quality and program effectiveness.

• Partner with local, regional and global HCC teams to align market needs, enterprise expectations and scalable approaches.

Training, Communication & Culture

• Design, coordinate and deliver risk-based HCC training, onboarding, communications and continuing advice tailored to business needs and identified risks. • Maintain appropriate training and communication governance and records, and help reinforce a culture of integrity, speak-up, accountability and ethical decision-making.

• Use clear, practical and engaging approaches to build confidence and capability for compliant decision-making.

Response, Remediation & Assurance

• Support reviews of potential compliance issues, deviations, inquiries and escalations in accordance with company policies and procedures.

• Support investigations, disciplinary/governance processes and remediation activities as assigned, including root-cause insights and follow-up of corrective actions.

• Support readiness and coordination for internal or external compliance audits and assurance activities, including organized evidence and follow-up actions.

Innovation, Projects & One HCC Collaboration

• Lead or participate in local, regional, cross-sector and enterprise HCC projects and working groups based on evolving business and compliance priorities. • Apply an operational excellence mindset to simplify complexity, reduce friction, improve processes and responsibly leverage data and emerging technologies. • Share insights and best practices across One HCC and help shape internal and external environments as appropriate.

Qualifications / Requirements:

Required Minimum Education

Bachelor’s degree in relevant fields such as Pharmacy, Business Administration, Law, Regulatory Affairs, Finance, Accounting or related discipline.

Required Related Experience

Minimum 5 years of relevant professional experience is expected, preferably in Health Care Compliance, compliance, risk, regulatory, legal, quality or a related function within pharmaceutical, medical technology or another highly regulated industry. Experience must demonstrate progressively greater independence, business partnering, stakeholder influence, and sound judgment in complex, cross-functional matters.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of applicable health care compliance and anti-corruption principles and industry standards; strong risk assessment, critical thinking, business acumen, communication, influencing, organizational and analytical skills; ability to manage ambiguity, competing priorities and constructive challenge; self-starter with a continuous improvement and innovation mindset; ability to work independently and collaboratively across functions and levels.

Languages

Advanced / fluent English required. Spanish is desirable.

Demonstrates an understanding of AI concepts and frameworks, including awareness of responsible and ethical AI practices, and has experience generating effective prompts to boost efficiency and productivity.

 

 

Required Skills:

 

 

Preferred Skills:

Communication, Complaints Investigation, Compliance Management, Corporate Governance, Critical Thinking, Data Reporting, Detail-Oriented, Governance Risk and Compliance (GRC) Platforms, Healthcare Industry, Health Care Regulation, Internal Auditing, Legal Services, Medical Compliance, Organizing, Problem Solving, Process Improvements