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

At Johnson & Johnson, we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build a world where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured, where treatments are smarter and less invasive, and solutions are personal. Through our expertise in Innovative Medicine and MedTech, we are uniquely positioned to innovate across the full spectrum of healthcare solutions today to deliver the breakthroughs of tomorrow, and profoundly impact health for humanity. Learn more at jnj.com . As guided by Our Credo, Johnson & Johnson is responsible to our employees who work with us throughout the world. We provide an inclusive work environment where each person is considered as an individual. At Johnson & Johnson, we respect the diversity and dignity of our employees and recognize their merit. Job Function: Legal & Compliance Job Sub Function: Health Care Compliance Job Category: Professional All Job Posting Locations: Leeds, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom Job Description: DePuy Synthes is recruiting for a(n) HCC Director, Global R&D, Clinical Research, Medical Affairs and Business Development located in the US or United Kingdom, US248 PA WEST CHESTER - 1302 WRIGHTS LN E; US014 MA RAYNHAM - 325 PARAMOUNT DR; US121 NJ RARITAN - 1000 HIGHWAY 202 OR Zuchwil Switzerland Please note that this role is available across multiple countries and may be posted under different requisition numbers to comply with local requirements. While you are welcome to apply to any or all of the postings, we recommend focusing on the specific country that align with your preferred location: Leeds, Beeston, United Kingdom - Requisition Number: R-077093 Zug, Switzerland - Requisition Number - R-080669 Job Overview  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.

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