Sr. Manager, HCC Spain Italy

Job Overview

DePuy Synthes is recruiting for a Sr. Manager, HCC Spain/Italy, located in Madrid, Spain or Aprila, Italy. The Sr. Manager, HCC Spain/Italy serves as the Healthcare Compliance Officer for Spain and Italy, providing end‑to‑end strategic and operational compliance leadership for DePuy Synthes’ Orthopedics business. This role partners closely with country leadership, Legal, business and functional stakeholders, and regional and global Compliance teams to ensure ethical business conduct, effective risk management, and adherence to applicable healthcare laws, regulations, and company policies. This role has a significant impact on safeguarding the organization’s reputation while enabling compliant and sustainable business growth across two complex and highly regulated European markets.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary Healthcare Compliance Officer for Spain and Italy.
• Lead the development and execution of healthcare compliance strategies aligned with global and EMEA regional priorities.
• Identify, assess, and manage compliance risks related to commercial, promotional, professional education, and other business and operational activities.
• Provide proactive guidance and practical advice 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 compliance programs, including training, monitoring, risk assessments, and issue management activities across Spain and Italy.
• Partner with Legal and other functions to support investigations, audits, and regulatory or health authority interactions.
• Monitor regulatory developments and industry trends in Spain and Italy 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 (e.g., Compliance, Legal, Risk, or Ethics‑related).
• Required Experience and Skills:
  • 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 in Spain and Italy (e.g., MedTech Europe, national codes).
  • Demonstrated leadership experience, including managing teams or leading complex, country‑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 authority.
• Preferred:
  • Experience in medical devices, pharmaceuticals, or broader life sciences industries.
  • Prior experience supporting Spain and/or Italy 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 influencing capabilities.

Other

• Language: Fluency in English required; Spanish and Italian strongly preferred.
• Travel: Up to 20–30%, primarily within Spain and Italy, with some regional EMEA travel.
• Certifications: Compliance, legal, or ethics certifications preferred but not required.

Salary

The Anticipated Base Pay Range For This Position Is €75,000.00 - €129,260.00

Benefits

In addition to base pay, we offer the following benefits: an annual bonus with set target (% of pay) depending on pay grade/location, 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, service anniversary and recognition awards, and participation 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.

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 by 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.