Regional Compliance Officer
KARL STORZ
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: El Segundo • California • United States
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Salary
💰 $300,000 - $350,000 per year
About the role
- As the Regional Compliance Officer for North America, you’ll set the vision and lead execution of a best‑in‑class compliance program grounded in trust, transparency, and operational excellence.
- Lead Strategy & Execution Set the regional Compliance strategy in alignment with the Global Compliance Program.
- Oversee compliance readiness for regulatory engagement, audits, and enforcement actions.
- Implement all U.S.‑issued compliance obligations and lead annual reporting requirements.
- Build a Modern, Scalable Compliance Organization Design a forward‑looking, risk‑based Compliance framework that enhances awareness, accountability, and ethical decision‑making.
- Develop and lead a team of multi‑disciplinary compliance professionals across the region.
- Establish a robust training program that grows internal compliance capabilities.
- Strengthen Processes, Culture, and Communication Develop and maintain compliance policies and procedures that meet global regulatory expectations.
- Drive compliance training and communications that empower employees and leaders at every level.
- Oversee the Compliance Hotline and partner cross‑functionally to guide investigations and drive corrective actions.
- Lead monitoring and auditing efforts to ensure ongoing compliance and continuous improvement.
- Represent KARL STORZ as a Trusted, Strategic Voice Serve as a key liaison to regulators, industry associations, and thought leaders.
- Stay ahead of emerging trends affecting Life Sciences compliance and translate insights into proactive strategy.
- Report regularly to the Global CCO, Regional President, and Compliance Committee.
Requirements
- 15+ years of Compliance experience in Life Sciences (medical device, pharma, biotech, diagnostics).
- Expertise in U.S. and international regulations including transparency, fraud and abuse, anti‑corruption, OIG guidance, AdvaMed/MedTech Code, and related frameworks.
- Proven experience designing and leading compliance programs at a regional scale.
- Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degrees or certifications preferred.
- Leadership & Soft Skills A trusted advisor with exceptional communication and executive presence.
- Able to influence, guide, and partner across a complex matrixed organization.
- Highly process‑oriented with a mindset for continuous improvement and operational excellence.
- Strong people leader with the ability to coach, inspire, and drive high‑performance teams.
- Preferred 7+ years of direct leadership experience.
- Certifications such as CHC or CCEP.
- JD or advanced legal/compliance training.
Benefits
- Medical / Dental / Vision including a state-of-the-art wellness program and pet insurance, too!
- 3 weeks vacation, 11 holidays plus paid sick time
- Up to 8 weeks of 100% paid company parental leave; includes maternal/ paternal leave, adoption, and fostering of a child.
- 401(k) retirement savings plan providing a match of 60% of the employee’s first 6% contribution (up to IRS limits)
- Section 125 Flexible Spending Accounts
- Life, STD, LTD & LTC Insurance
- We prepay your tuition up to $5,250 per year! - Tuition pre-imbursement
- Fitness reimbursement of up to $200 annually
- And much more!
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
compliance program designregulatory engagementauditingmonitoringcompliance trainingpolicy developmentrisk managementcontinuous improvementreportingstrategic planning
Soft Skills
communicationleadershipinfluencingcoachingteam buildingexecutive presencecollaborationproblem-solvingaccountabilityethical decision-making
Certifications
CHCCCEPJDadvanced legal trainingcompliance certifications