<p>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.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>Job Function:</p> <p>Legal & Compliance</p> <p>Job Sub Function:</p> <p>Health Care Compliance</p> <p>Job Category:</p> <p>People Leader</p> <p>All Job Posting Locations:</p> <p>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</p> <p>Job Description:</p> <p>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.</p> <p>Job Overview</p> <p>The?Director,?Third-Party Risk Management Program?provides?strategic leadership?and enablement of an?effective enterprise-wide third-party risk management (TPRM) program, with a focus on mitigating anti-bribery/anti-corruption risks (e.g.,?Foreign Corrupt Practices Act?and similar laws) in?third-party intermediary?engagements. Serving as the?Business Process Owner (BPO)?for TPRM, this individual?works closely with stakeholders across?Compliance, Legal, Information Technology (IT), Procurement, and other functions to define program requirements, implement enabling technology solutions, and continuously improve?global processes and tools.</p> <p>This role requires a?forward-looking leader?who can?champion an ethical business culture?and?foster organizational change. The Director will?model integrity,?empower cross-functional collaboration, and ensure that managing third-party compliance risk becomes an integral, ongoing part of the company's business processes. By balancing thorough risk controls with?business enablement, the Director of TPRM helps?protect the company's reputation and ensure sustainable growth?in a complex global environment.</p> <p>This role reports to the Senior Director HCC Risk Mgmt Strategy & Enablement.</p> <p>Key Responsibilities</p> <ul> <li> <p>Provide?strategic direction and governance?for the global TPRM program?as the BPO,?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.</p> </li><li> <p>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 third parties receive?appropriate due?diligence and oversight.</p> </li><li> <p>Oversee robust?pre-engagement due diligence?processes (e.g.?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.</p> </li><li> <p>Partner with Legal in providing contractual safeguards (e.g., Compliance clauses, audit rights, etc.).</p> </li><li> <p>Partner with IT and digital teams?to?define requirements and implement technology solutions?(e.g., third-party lifecycle management platforms, due diligence tools, automated workflow systems) that increase efficiency and effectiveness of TPRM processes. Continuously evaluate new tools (e.g., risk intelligence databases, automation, data analytics platforms) and?drive enhancements?to keep the program current with best practices and evolving risks</p> </li><li> <p>Drive development of?data analytics?and?reporting capabilities?to continuously measure and improve the TPRM program.</p> </li></ul> <p>Qualifications</p> <p>Education</p> <ul> <li> <p>Required: Bachelor's degree in Law, Business, Compliance, Finance, Healthcare Administration, or a related field.</p> </li><li> <p>Preferred: Advanced degree or professional certification (e.g., Compliance, Legal, Risk, or Ethics-related).</p> </li></ul> <p>Experience and Skills</p> <p>Required:</p> <ul> <li> <p>10-12+ years of progressive experience in healthcare compliance, legal, risk management, audit, or related fields.</p> </li><li> <p>Strong knowledge of healthcare compliance laws, regulations, and enforcement practices.</p> </li><li> <p>Proven ability to influence senior leaders and drive compliant decision-making in highly regulated environments.</p> </li><li> <p>Demonstrated experience in the development and implementation of processes and systems to support risk management programs.</p> </li><li> <p>Strong analytical skills, sound judgment, and effective decision-making and problem-solving capabilities.</p> </li><li> <p>Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate complex compliance topics clearly.</p> </li><li> <p>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</p> </li></ul> <p>Preferred:</p> <ul> <li> <p>Experience in medical devices, pharmaceuticals, or broader life sciences industries.</p> </li><li> <p>Experience operating in highly matrixed, multicultural organizations.</p> </li></ul> <p>Other</p> <ul> <li> <p>Language: Fluency in English required.</p> </li><li> <p>Travel: Up to 20-30%</p> </li><li> <p>Certifications: Compliance, legal, or ethics certifications preferred but not required.</p> </li></ul> <p>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.</p> <p>Johnson & Johnson is committed to providing an interview process that is inclusive of our applicants' needs. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation, external applicants please contact us via https://www.jnj.com/contact-us/careers, internal employees contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource.</p> <p>#LI-Hybrid</p> <p>#DePuySynthesCareers</p> <p>Required Skills:</p> <p>Preferred Skills:</p> <p>Audit Management, Compliance Management, Compliance Risk, Consulting, Continuous Improvement, Corporate Governance, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Developing Others, Healthcare Industry, Health Care Regulation, Inclusive Leadership, Leadership, Legal Services, Medical Compliance, Organizing, Program Management, Regulatory Compliance, Risk Management</p>