Work Flexibility: Hybrid
The Compliance Officer is a senior member of the Compliance organization and oversees the Compliance program of Stryker LATAM with a high level of independence. The Compliance Officer is responsible for developing the Compliance program strategy within their Region to enable business growth and effectively manage risk for the company. This role also leads the Compliance Committee, drives alignment to the global Compliance strategy, and influences senior leadership and other stakeholders in identifying risks and opportunities and implementing appropriate mitigation efforts. This position is also responsible for ensuring the specific needs of its region is considered in strategic decisions regarding the Compliance Program and adapting global initiatives to meet Region business needs. This position is responsible for partnering with Senior Leadership in the company and their respective Leadership Teams and Compliance Committees to maintain compliance with laws, regulations, and standards. The Compliance Officer is also responsible for managing a team of Compliance professionals and may have additional oversight of business unit or country compliance programs through management of Compliance Officers.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities: Â (Detailed Description)
- Oversee the Compliance program for a Region
- Directly manage a team of Compliance professionals.
- Influence and partner with senior business leaders to effectively enable business growth and manage significant compliance risks.
- Establish tone at the top with leadership teams and drive a culture of Compliance.
- Oversee development and delivery of training, policies, and guidance that support in line with business goals and the Compliance strategy.
- Act as a senior leader within the Compliance organization.
- Implement the Compliance strategy and goals within their Regions to empower business leadership and effectively identify and manage risk for the company.
- Develop programs to ensure organizational compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and standards across regions.
- Ensure effective Compliance controls are in place, including written standards, education and communication, auditing and monitoring, third-party oversight, and corrective action.
- Provide strategic input to support continuous improvement of the compliance program and to reflect changes, clarifications, or updates in applicable law, regulations, policy, and business strategy.
- Maintain deep knowledge of the businesses and their operations; use knowledge of business and compliance metrics to inform the strategy and goals.
- Lead continuous improvement efforts to increase efficiency, simplicity, and speed of action.
- Support the Compliance Leadership Team in reporting on the status of compliance program on a regular basis.
- Recruit, lead, and manage a skilled team of compliance professionals.
- Maintain deep knowledge of relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards.
- Raise awareness of the compliance program and promote accountability for ethics and integrity.
- Foster a continuous improvement mindset and proposes enhancements to the Program informed by industry trends and best practices.
- Participate in industry associations and engagements to raise the profile of the Compliance program and the company.
Education & Special Trainings:
B.A. or B.S from accredited university required.
Graduate degree and/or professional accreditation preferred.
Qualifications & Experience:
- Minimum of 10+ years of work experience required; previous compliance leadership required.
- Demonstrates substantial knowledge and clear understanding of the required elements of effective Compliance programs and experience with industry associations standards.
- Possesses excellent communication, leadership, and influencing skills.
- Demonstrates high level of professionalism, business acumen, Integrity and judgment.
- Demonstrates ability for collaboration and influencing
- Oversees complex diverse work of significant impact to the organization.
- Well-developed understanding of business financials and reporting and ability to effectively allocate resources for maximum impact.
- Initiates, embraces, and supports change in a dynamic and complex environment.
- Oversees complex work of significant impact to the organization.
- Demonstrates excellent ability to exercise discretion and maintain confidentiality.
- Promotes Stryker’s culture of integrity and compliance.
- Safeguards Stryker’s people, assets, and reputation.
Physical & Mental Requirements:
Must be able to:
- Exercise independent judgment with strong attention to detail.
- Analyze, understand and communicate complicated issues to Leaders to ensure understanding.
- Develop solutions based on best practices and customer feedback.
- Solicit input from leaders and exercise independent judgment in providing recommendations.
- Communicate telephonically and via email and other electronic means.
- Effectively navigate Workday and Microsoft Office Suite.
- Handle multiple concurrent tasks and changing priorities