Manager, HCC Mexico

Job Summary

DePuy Synthes, a division of Johnson & Johnson, seeks a Manager, HCC Mexico to serve as the Healthcare Compliance Officer in Mexico. This role will provide end‑to‑end strategic and operational healthcare compliance leadership for DePuy Synthes’ Orthopedics business in Mexico City.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary Healthcare Compliance Officer for Mexico.
• 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 Mexico.
• Partner with Legal and other functions to support investigations, audits, and interactions with regulators or health authorities.
• Monitor regulatory developments and industry trends in Mexico 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 organization.

Qualifications

• Education: 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: 5–7 years of progressive experience in healthcare compliance, legal, risk management, audit, or related fields; experience supporting commercial or country‑level compliance programs within a regulated industry.
• Knowledge: Working knowledge of healthcare compliance laws, regulations, and industry codes applicable in Mexico; understanding of regulatory developments and industry trends in Mexico.
• Skills: Strong analytical skills, sound judgment, ability to identify and elevate risks; effective written and verbal communication; collaboration with commercial and cross‑functional stakeholders; ability to work independently within a matrixed organization.
• Preferred: Experience in medical devices, pharmaceuticals, or the broader life sciences industry; prior experience supporting Mexico or LATAM compliance programs within a global organization; exposure to compliance monitoring, investigations, remediation, or audits; experience in highly matrixed or multicultural environments; strong stakeholder engagement and influencing skills.
• Languages: Fluency in English and Spanish required.
• Travel: Up to 20–30%, primarily within Mexico, with some regional travel.
• Certifications: Compliance, legal, or ethics certifications preferred but not required.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Johnson & Johnson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected under federal, state or local law. We actively seek qualified candidates who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities as defined under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act. Johnson & Johnson is committed to providing an interview process that is inclusive of our applicants’ needs.

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