Chief Compliance Officer

Hollister Incorporated - Libertyville, IL

Full-time - Senior

Libertyville, IL

Miscellaneous Manufacturing

About the position

Reporting to the General Counsel of JDS with a dotted line to the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors, and located in Libertyville Illinois, the role of Chief Compliance Officer ('CCO') is a unique opportunity to lead Hollister's mission oriented and performance driven Global Compliance Program. The highly connected nature of Hollister's culture is nurtured through in-person interactions and is an important part of who Hollister is as a Company. Therefore, a requirement for the role is to be present at Hollister's company headquarters in Libertyville three days/week. Flexibility as to one's work location is provided the other two days/week.

Responsibilities

• Lead Hollister's Global Compliance Program and provide proactive compliance guidance to Hollister's global business units.
• Develop, refine, implement and drive processes, policies and procedures to ensure compliance with laws and regulations applicable to medical device and healthcare service companies.
• Maintain an ongoing monitoring program to measure the effectiveness of Hollister's compliance program.
• Provide training, guidance, and support on complex ethics and compliance issues to U.S. and regional business units outside the U.S.
• Ensure the Global Compliance Program satisfies the elements of an effective compliance program.
• Work closely with business leaders and compliance team members for due diligence, education and monitoring of Hollister's third-party intermediaries.
• Identify compliance risks and collaborate with stakeholders to enhance Hollister's Global Compliance Program.
• Lead and/or assist in the investigation and evaluation of allegations of noncompliance.
• Manage and develop a high performing team of 4 compliance professionals.
• Stay up to date on legal and compliance developments and serve as a subject matter expert.
• Contribute as a member of Hollister's Law Leadership Team and Law Function.

Requirements

• At least 10 years relevant experience leading the compliance function for a global healthcare company.
• Experience practicing healthcare law in both a law firm and a corporation is a plus.
• A JD from a leading law school with proven academic success.
• Candidates without a law degree who have the required healthcare compliance experience will be considered.

Nice-to-haves

• Demonstrated success serving as a change agent in developing, implementing and enhancing a global compliance program.
• Prior experience in auditing or monitoring compliance processes and controls.
• Strong cross-cultural communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated leadership talent.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to issue spot and provide practical compliance solutions.
• Ability to manage outside counsel and service providers globally.
• Demonstrated success working on a multidisciplinary team.
• Creativity and resourcefulness.
• Flexibility and ability to adapt to changing priorities.
• Ability to occasionally travel internationally.

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Generous paid time off programs
• Peer-to-peer recognition
• Health and life insurance
• Wellness programs and incentives
• Generous retirement savings
• Employee Share Ownership Program (BESOP)