Director, 3rd Party RM. Program (BPO)

Job Function
Legal & Compliance

Job Sub Function
Health Care Compliance

Job Category
People Leader

All Job Posting Locations
Leeds, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom; Raritan, New Jersey, United States of America; Raynham, Massachusetts, United States of America; Ringaskiddy, Cork, Ireland; West Chester, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Job Description
DePuy Synthes is recruiting for a Director, 3rd Party RM Program (BPO) located in Leeds UK, West Chester PA USA, Raynham MA USA, Raritan NJ USA, or Ireland.

Job Overview
The Director, Third‑Party Risk Management Program provides strategic leadership and enablement of an effective enterprise‑wide third‑party risk management (TPRM) program, focusing on mitigating anti‑bribery/anti‑corruption risks in third‑party intermediary engagements.

Key Responsibilities

Provide strategic direction and governance for the global TPRM program, establishing policies, procedures, and oversight structures to manage third‑party intermediary risks enterprise‑wide. Set global standards and drive consistency across all regions while accommodating local regulatory requirements.

Develop and maintain a risk‑based segmentation and assessment framework for third parties, ensuring each intermediary is categorized by risk level (e.g., by country corruption index, service type, HCP/HCO interactions) to ensure appropriate due diligence and oversight.

Oversee robust pre‑engagement due diligence processes (background checks, sanctions screenings, reputation reviews) to identify potential anti‑corruption red‑flags or compliance issues before onboarding new third‑party intermediaries. Ensure due diligence depth is commensurate with the third party’s risk profile.

Partner with Legal in providing contractual safeguards (Compliance clauses, audit rights, etc.).

Partner with IT and digital teams to define requirements and implement technology solutions (third‑party lifecycle management platforms, due diligence tools, automated workflow systems) that increase efficiency and effectiveness of TPRM processes. Continuously evaluate new tools (risk intelligence databases, automation, data analytics platforms) and drive enhancements to keep the program current with best practices and evolving risks.

Drive development of data analytics and reporting capabilities to continuously measure and improve the TPRM program.

Qualifications
Education

Required: Bachelor’s degree in Law, Business, Compliance, Finance, Healthcare Administration, or a related field.

Preferred: Advanced degree or professional certification (Compliance, Legal, Risk, or Ethics‑related).

Required Experience and Skills

10–12+ years of progressive experience in healthcare compliance, legal, risk management, audit, or related fields.

Strong knowledge of healthcare compliance laws, regulations, and enforcement practices.

Proven ability to influence senior leaders and drive compliant decision‑making in highly regulated environments.

Demonstrated experience in the development and implementation of processes and systems to support risk management programs.

Strong analytical skills, sound judgment, and effective decision‑making and problem‑solving capabilities.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate complex compliance topics clearly.

Strong change management and stakeholder engagement skills are key to successfully embedding the TPRM program into an organization’s operations and continuously improving it over time.

Preferred Experience

Experience in medical devices, pharmaceuticals, or broader life sciences industries.

Experience operating in highly matrixed, multicultural organizations.

Other

Language: Fluency in English required.

Travel: Up to 20–30%.

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

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.

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