Sr. Manager

DePuy Synthes is recruiting for a Sr. Manager, HCC Canada, located in Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Job Overview

The Sr. Manager, HCC Canada serves as the Healthcare Compliance Officer for Canada, providing end‑to‑end strategic and operational healthcare compliance leadership for DePuy Synthes’ Orthopedics business. This role partners closely with country leadership, Legal,businessand functional stakeholders, and regional and global Compliance teams to promote ethical business conduct, manage compliance risk, and ensure adherence to applicable healthcare laws, regulations, and company policies.

This role plays a critical part in safeguarding the organization’s reputation while enabling compliant, sustainable growth within a complex and highly regulated healthcare environment in Canada. 

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary Healthcare Compliance Officer for Canada.

• Lead the development and execution of healthcare compliance strategies aligned with global and regional (Latam/Canada) priorities.

• Identify, assess, and manage compliance risks related to commercial, promotional, professional education, and other business and operational activities.

• Provide proactive, practical guidance to business leaders on healthcare compliance requirements and ethical decision‑making.

• Partner with cross‑functional stakeholders to embed effective compliance controls into business processes and go‑to‑market models.

• Oversee compliance programs, including training, monitoring, risk assessments, and issue management activities across Canada.

• Partner with Legal and other functions to support investigations, audits, and interactions with regulators or health authorities.

• Monitor regulatory developments and industry trends in Canada toanticipateand address emerging compliance risks.

• Prepare and present compliance risk assessments, insights, and recommendations to country, regional, and senior leadership.

• Foster a strong culture of integrity, accountability, and speak‑up across the Canadian organization. 

Qualifications

Education

• Required:Bachelor’s degree in Law, Business, Compliance, Finance, Healthcare Administration, ora relatedfield.

• Preferred:Advanced degree or professional certification in Compliance, Legal, Risk, or Ethics‑related disciplines.

Experience and Skills

Required:

• 8–10 years of progressive experience in healthcare compliance, legal, risk management, audit, or related fields.

• Strong knowledge of healthcare compliance laws, regulations, and industry codes applicable in Canada.

• Demonstrated leadership experience managing complex, country‑level compliance programs.

• Proven ability to partner effectively with senior business leaders and cross‑functional stakeholders.

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

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to influence without formal authority.

• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively within a matrixed organization.

Preferred:

• Experience in medical devices, pharmaceuticals, or the broader life sciences industry.

• Prior experience supporting Canadian compliance programs within a global organization.

• Familiarity with compliance monitoring, investigations, remediation, and audits.

• Experienceoperatingin highly matrixed, multicultural environments.

• Strong change management and stakeholder‑influencing capabilities.

Other

• Language:Fluency in Englishrequired; Frenchproficiencypreferred.

• Travel:Up to 20–30%, primarily within Canada, with some regional travel.

• Certifications:Compliance, legal, or ethicscertificationspreferred but notrequired.

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