Compliance Officer, East Asia

Job description

Work Flexibility: Hybrid The Role Are you a strategic compliance leader who can balance business growth with sound, principled risk management? We are seeking a highly credible Compliance Officer, East Asia to lead our Compliance program across Stryker's Korea, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Singapore, Malaysia and Thailand markets. Based in Singapore, you will serve as a trusted adviser to senior leaders, shape the regional Compliance strategy and help strengthen a culture where integrity, accountability and sustainable performance go hand in hand. As a member of the East Asia Leadership Team, you will lead a geographically diverse Compliance team and influence decisions across multiple markets, business models and regulatory environments. This is an opportunity to make a meaningful regional impact within one of the world’s leading medical technology companies. What you will do Lead the East Asia Compliance program, translating global and Asia-Pacific strategies into clear regional and country priorities. Develop and execute a risk-based Compliance strategy aligned with business needs, regulatory requirements and emerging market risks. Advise and constructively challenge senior leaders on significant legal, regulatory, ethical and reputational matters. Lead the East Asia Compliance Committee, strengthening governance, escalation, decision-making and accountability across markets. Oversee effective controls covering written standards, training, monitoring, third-party relationships, indirect sales channels and corrective actions. Direct risk assessments, incident reporting, root-cause analysis and the implementation and closure of mitigation and remediation plans. Partner with Legal, Finance, Internal Audit, Human Resources, Security and other functions to manage investigations and complex compliance matters. Lead, develop and engage the East Asia Compliance team while driving greater program effectiveness, consistency and speed. What you will need Required: Graduate degree in law, business, finance, compliance or a related discipline, or relevant professional accreditation. At least 10 years of relevant experience, including substantial Compliance experience in a highly regulated industry ideally within MedTech, Pharma or broader Healthcare. Experience leading complex, cross-border Compliance or risk programs within a matrixed organization. Demonstrated knowledge of effective Compliance-program principles, local laws, ethical codes and industry standards across multiple East Asia markets. Proven ability to advise, influence and constructively challenge senior executives across different countries, cultures and functions. Strong business acumen, strategic judgment and understanding of commercial operations, financial considerations and risk-based resource allocation. You will be comfortable operating with incomplete information, adapting to changing risk conditions and collaborating across cultures and time zones. You will bring independent judgment, professional courage and a pragmatic approach to complex issues. Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, with the discretion to manage highly sensitive and confidential information. Preferred: Additional Asian languages capability, ideally in Mandarin or Korean Experience leading and developing geographically dispersed teams Experience overseeing distributors, dealers, agents or other indirect sales channels. This Compliance Officer role is based in Singapore and requires approx 30% travel according to business needs. Travel Percentage: 30%