Senior Manager, Compliance Investigations (Americas)

Stryker • New York, NY

89d • $115,000 - $245,800

About The Position

The Senior Manager, Compliance Investigations (Americas) is an integral part of the strategic expansion of Stryker's compliance and ethics function. The position will streamline and enhance the depth, efficiency, and execution of ethics, business integrity, and compliance investigations across the US and Canada. This role collaborates with cross-functional teams to strengthen Stryker's Global Compliance Program and reports to the Regional Investigations Director (Americas). Work arrangement: Remote within the United States (Eastern or Central time zones preferred). Travel: Minimal domestic and international travel may be required (10%).

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree.
• 10+ years of relevant professional experience in compliance, investigations, or related disciplines.
• Proven experience leading complex internal ethics and compliance investigations in large organizations.
• Working knowledge of FCPA, False Claims Act, and U.S. Anti-Kickback Statute.
• Background in legal practice (e.g., white-collar crime, regulatory investigations) or forensic auditing/accounting.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in the life sciences or healthcare industry.
• Legal degree is a plus, and it will account towards two years of work experience.
• Experience collaborating with regulatory agencies such as OIG, DOJ, or SEC.
• Fluency in Spanish and/or Portuguese.
• Strong written and verbal communication, organizational skills, and respectful interview techniques.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee thorough and impartial compliance investigations into a broad range of alleged misconduct, including potential violations of external law or regulation, Stryker's Code of Conduct, and other internal policies and procedures.
• Apply a risk-based approach to initiate, scope, and prioritize investigations, evaluating the severity, complexity, and potential impact of alleged violations.
• Document and manage investigations with precision in our case management system, ensuring compliance with internal standards and regulatory requirements.
• Identify patterns and trends in investigations to improve the Global Compliance Program and support root cause analysis.
• Proactively partner, influence, and build trusted relationships with Compliance, Legal, HR, Employee Relations, Finance, Indirect Channel Management, and Internal Audit.
• Propose risk-based and proportionate enhancements to the Global Compliance Program based on investigation findings.
• Manage and/or work closely with external counsel, auditors, and investigators involved in internal investigations.
• Proactively recommend enhancements to investigative and case management processes for the Global Business Ethics & Investigations team.
• Act as a senior leader and subject matter expert within the compliance organization.
• Foster an environment where employees feel safe reporting concerns without fear of retaliation.
• Provide strategic input and support Compliance Officers with risk assessments, training, and monitoring.
• Perform other tasks as needed for the Business Ethics and Investigations team.

Benefits

• $115,000 - 245,800 salary plus bonus eligible + benefits.
• Individual pay is based on skills, experience, and other relevant factors.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Miscellaneous Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree