Senior Compliance Counsel

Straumann•Andover, MA

2d•$190,000 - $220,000

About The Position

The Senior Compliance Counsel leads Straumann’s North American (US and Canada) compliance function through the ongoing development, implementation, and improvement of the Company’s compliance strategy. The role ensures adherence to federal and state requirements and advises senior business leaders on a broad range of compliance and related legal matters. It provides strategic, actionable guidance in coordination with Company leadership and Straumann North America’s parent company in Basel, Switzerland. The role oversees compliance with North American and global Company policies; identifies potential compliance vulnerabilities; and develops, updates, and implements compliance strategies, policies, procedures, internal controls, and programs. It oversees and conducts investigations and risk assessments, coordinates audits and monitoring, develops and delivers employee training, and serves as a subject matter expert on healthcare regulations, privacy, and cybersecurity. The position also supports Company committees, responds to ethics and compliance inquiries, monitors relevant legal developments, and promotes ethical business practices. It reports to the North American General Counsel and has no direct management responsibilities. Travel may be required, up to 15% domestically and internationally.

Requirements

Juris Doctorate and admission to, and membership in good standing of, the bar of at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
6–8+ years of healthcare compliance experience at a law firm or in an in-house legal department within a corporate setting.
Strong knowledge of laws, regulations, and codes relating to healthcare fraud and abuse, medical devices, and data privacy, including anti-bribery/anti-corruption laws, the Sunshine Act, HIPAA, GDPR, and CCPA.
Experience independently overseeing and implementing compliance programs.
Ability to balance competing priorities and changes in scope or direction in alignment with team and business objectives.
Proven track record of developing, implementing, and managing compliance programs.
Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
Confidence and professionalism in difficult conversations, with discretion when handling sensitive matters.
Demonstrated project leadership, management, and execution skills, including the ability to manage multiple stakeholders and priorities simultaneously.
Ability to conduct complex inquiries and investigations discreetly and professionally under time pressure.

Nice To Haves

Strong emotional intelligence and excellent written and verbal interpersonal and communication skills.
Proven ability to manage projects from inception to completion.
Robust business acumen and ability to manage competing priorities effectively.
Demonstrated commitment to ethics and integrity.
Complete working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

Oversee and maintain U.S. and Canadian compliance with North American and global Company policies; identify potential compliance vulnerabilities and ensure the compliance program is designed to prevent violations of applicable laws and regulations.
Execute strategic compliance initiatives, including reviewing and updating the Company’s compliance strategy using insights from monitoring, investigations, and risk assessments.
Develop, update, and draft compliance policies, procedures, internal controls, and programs to maintain compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and industry standards.
Oversee and conduct compliance investigations and risk assessments; coordinate with internal and external stakeholders on audits and monitoring of employee compliance with Company policies.
Develop training content on Company policies and relevant laws and regulations, lead in-person training, and develop training modules.
Serve as a subject matter expert on healthcare regulations, including fraud, waste, and abuse laws, the Anti-Kickback Statute, FCPA, and data privacy laws such as CCPA and HIPAA.
Serve as North America’s point person for global privacy and cybersecurity matters, including HIPAA and GDPR requirements, and ensure a coordinated approach to regulatory compliance.
Monitor developments in laws and regulations relevant to the Company’s operations.
Respond to compliance and ethics inquiries, including reports submitted through the Company’s anonymous compliance reporting system.
Oversee and support governance and management of key Company committees, including the North American Compliance Committee and committees that provide grants to educational institutions.
Promote a culture of compliance and ethical business practices throughout the organization.
Handle other duties as needed and assigned or delegated by the General Counsel.