Regional Compliance Officer, North America

About KARL STORZ

From the operating room to surgery centers-and everywhere in between-KARL STORZ North America is a global leader in medical technology and advanced visualization solutions. We design specialty innovations, smart instruments and devices, integrated ecosystems, and intelligent imaging-to build a more connected, software-enabled operating room.

As an independent, family-owned MedTech company, we ambitiously think in generations instead of quarters to improve patients' lives around the world.

About the Role

We are seeking an inspiring and experienced Regional Compliance Office rto lead our North America Compliance Program and uphold the highest standards of ethics across a dynamic, fastgrowing region.

This is a unique opportunity to influence organizational culture at scale, shape compliance strategy, partner directly with executive leadership, and build a highperforming compliance organization that protects and elevates the business.

What You'll Do

As the Regional Compliance Officer for North America, you'll set the vision and lead execution of a bestinclass compliance program grounded in trust, transparency, and operational excellence. You will:

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 forwardlooking, riskbased Compliance framework that enhances awareness, accountability, and ethical decisionmaking.
• Develop and lead a team of multidisciplinary 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 crossfunctionally 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.

What You Bring

• 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, anticorruption, 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 processoriented with a mindset for continuous improvement and operational excellence.
• Strong people leader with the ability to coach, inspire, and drive highperformance teams.

Preferred

• 7+ years of direct leadership experience.
• Certifications such as CHC or CCEP.
• JD or advanced legal/compliance training.

What Will Make You Successful

• Strategic Compliance Leadership: You bring deep life sciences compliance expertise and can build, strengthen, and scale compliance programs that effectively manage risk while enabling business growth.
• Influence & Change Management: You are a trusted advisor who can partner with senior leaders, foster a culture of ethics and accountability, and drive organization-wide adoption of compliance best practices.
• Execution & Risk Management: You excel at navigating complex regulatory environments, leading investigations, audits, and monitoring programs, and proactively identifying and mitigating compliance risks.

Why KARL STORZ?

Join KARL STORZ and be part of a team creating medical innovations that truly make a difference. Beyond technology, you'll be part of a culture that values talent as its greatest asset, empowering you to contribute to a mission that improves patient care worldwide.

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