Sr. Manager, HCC Middle East

DePuy Synthes is recruiting for a Sr. Manager, HCC Middle East, located in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia  or Dubai, UAE

Job Overview 

The Sr. Manager, HCC Middle 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, business and 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 to anticipate and 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, or a related field. 

• 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‑country or 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. 

• Experience operating in highly matrixed, multicultural environments. 

• Strong change management and stakeholder‑influencing capabilities. 

Other 

• Language: Fluency in English required; Arabic proficiency preferred. 

• Travel: Up to 20–30%, primarily within the Middle East, with some regional travel. 

• Certifications: Compliance, legal, or ethics certifications preferred but not required. 

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