Arthrex is a global medical device company and leader in orthopedics medical education. With a corporate mission of Helping Surgeons Treat Their Patients Better™, Arthrex has pioneered the field of arthroscopy and develops more than 1,000 innovative products and procedures each year that support all aspects of orthopedics. The Risk Management & Compliance department is based in Naples, Florida and includes a team of varied compliance, risk management, audit and legal professionals. Arthrex is actively searching for a Director of Global Compliance Operations to join the Risk Management & Compliance team. 

Main Objective:

The Director - Global Compliance Operations is responsible for the design and implementation of the global compliance program; specifically, ensuring that Arthrex’s global compliance program is “well designed.” The Compliance Operations vertical, which this position will lead, is responsible for HCP engagement and transparency, training and communications, policy and procedure management, risk assessments, and overall functional organization. This position will manage a global team, is a member of the Compliance Leadership Team, and reports to the Global Chief Compliance Officer.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develops, implements, and enhances Arthrex’s global Risk Management & Compliance Program
• Supports the Global Compliance Leadership Team regarding enterprise wide program development, enhancements and strategy
• Is the Administrator of the Global Risk Management & Compliance Committee
• Acts as liaison for Regional Compliance Officers to implement best practices consistently across regions
• Supports the development of regional and global management reporting
• Manages the development, implementation, and maintenance of the global compliance policy and procedure framework
• Manages the development of global compliance training and communication content, audience identification, and completion tracking
• Leads global, regional or functional compliance risk assessment and management activities
• Supports the on-going strategic administration of the program including but not limited to the overall management of Global Compliance systems and tools, outside firm/supplier relationship support, and Global Compliance functional coordination
• Reports to senior leaders on the output of risk management activities including recommendations to improve business practices
• Supports auditing and investigations and other Global Compliance activities
• Manages the Global Compliance Operations Team (currently, 15 FTEs)
• Up to 25% travel may be required.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelors degree required
• JD/MBA or other advanced degree strongly preferred
• 10 years of experience in Compliance, Risk Management, Legal, or Internal Audit required
• Experience is life sciences industry strongly preferred

Knowledge and Skill Requirements/Specialized Courses and/or Training:

• Demonstrated knowledge of and experience working in global compliance programs
• Significant experience drafting policies, procedures and other guidance documents
• Exceptional written, verbal, analytical, organizational, problem solving and presentational skills
• Ability to understand and develop business process and controls
• Strategic thinking

• Ability to lead and develop people

• Significant project management experience and ability to prioritize projects and responsibilities
• Adept at understanding complex concepts and situations presented by the business environment
• Ability to adapt in a dynamic and high-growth environment

Machine, Tools, and/or Equipment Skills:

Intermediate (or better) level of proficiency in MS Excel, MS Word, and PowerPoint

Arthrex Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Company-Provided Life Insurance
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Supplemental Insurance Plans (Accident, Cancer, Hospital, Critical Illness)
• Matching 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Annual Bonus
• Wellness Incentive Program
• Free Onsite Medical Clinics
• Free Onsite Lunch
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Trip of a Lifetime
• Paid Parental Leave
• Paid Time Off
• Volunteer PTO
• Employee Assistance Provider (EAP)
• Eligible for discretionary Long Term Incentive program

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.