Chief Compliance Officer

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Location: Libertyville 
Department: Law 

 

Summary

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

The CCO will be responsible for leading Hollister’s Global Compliance Program and providing proactive compliance guidance to Hollister’s global business units.  The CCO will be required to:

1. As part of the Global Compliance Program:
   • Continue to develop, refine, implement and drive processes, policies and procedures to ensure compliance with laws and regulations applicable to medical device and healthcare service companies, including global anti-corruption laws and regulations.
   • Maintain an ongoing monitoring program to measure the effectiveness of Hollister's compliance program and to identify successes and areas for further improvement.
   • Proactively provide training, guidance, and support on an ongoing basis to U.S. and regional business units outside the U.S. on complex ethics and compliance issues.
   • Ensure the Global Compliance Program satisfies the elements of an effective compliance program: (a) Standards of conduct, policies and procedures, (b) Compliance officer and committee, (c) Communication and education, (d) Internal monitoring and auditing, (e) Reporting and investigating, (f) Enforcement and discipline, and (g) Response and prevention.
2. Working closely with business leaders and compliance team members, be responsible for due diligence, education and monitoring of Hollister's third- party intermediaries to ensure understanding of, and compliance with, Hollister compliance requirements and applicable laws and regulations.
3. Identify compliance risks and work collaboratively with a variety of stakeholders, including compliance team members, senior management, regional business units, and other Hollister functions (e.g., Human Resources, Internal Audit, IT, Enterprise Risk Management) to drive implementation of and enhance Hollister’s Global Compliance Program.
4. Lead and/or assist in the investigation and evaluation of allegations of noncompliance. Assist in developing and implementing corrective action plans.
5. Manage and develop a high performing team of 4 compliance professionals currently located in the U.S., France and Germany.
6. Stay up to date and serve as a subject matter expert on legal and compliance developments, healthcare industry activities and emerging trends relating to Hollister’s global business.
7. Serve as a contributing member of Hollister’s Law Leadership Team and Law Function.
    

Work Experience 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.
   

Education Requirements 

• 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.
   

Specialized Skills/Technical Kn