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

Location: Hybrid role based in Zug, Switzerland; travel up to 20–30%.

Company

Johnson & Johnson MedTech develops healthcare solutions and medical technologies focused on preventing, treating, and curing complex diseases.

What you will do

• Lead the global Health Care Compliance program for Clinical Research, Medical Affairs, R&D, and Business Development.
• Design and enhance risk-based compliance programs covering clinical trials, investigator and site interactions, research collaborations, scientific exchange, and strategic transactions.
• Advise senior R&D, Clinical, Medical Affairs, and Business Development leaders on compliant business models, collaborations, and growth initiatives.
• Lead compliance due diligence for acquisitions, investments, joint ventures, partnerships, licensing, and other transactions.
• Collaborate with Legal, Privacy, Quality, Finance, and other assurance functions on integrated compliance solutions.
• Assess emerging compliance risks, develop mitigation strategies, and provide oversight to executive leadership and governance bodies.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Law, Business, Compliance, Finance, Healthcare Administration, or a related field.
• 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.
• Experience influencing senior leaders and supporting compliant decision-making in highly regulated environments.
• Strong analytical, communication, judgment, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
• Fluency in English required.

Nice to have

• Advanced degree or professional certification in compliance, legal, risk, or ethics.
• Experience in medical devices, pharmaceuticals, or the broader life sciences industry.
• Experience in highly matrixed, multicultural organizations.
• Compliance, legal, or ethics certifications.
• Change management and influencing experience.

Culture & Benefits

• Inclusive work environment centered on individual dignity, diversity, and merit.
• Global collaboration across R&D, Clinical Operations, Medical Affairs, Business Development, and assurance functions.
• Planned separation of the Orthopaedics business into DePuy Synthes may result in employment transferring to DePuy Synthes after completion of the transaction.
• Hybrid work arrangement with international travel responsibilities.