Compliance Officer - ANZ

Compliance Officer – ANZ

Stryker is a global leader in medical technologies. We partner with healthcare professionals to make healthcare better. Our innovative products and services help improve patient outcomes across orthopaedics, medical and surgical, and neurotechnology and spine. Learn more at www.stryker.com.

The role
This is a senior leadership opportunity to shape a high‑impact Compliance program across ANZ and influence how a global medical technology leader operates with integrity. You will partner closely with executive leaders to protect people, patients, and the business, while enabling sustainable growth in a highly regulated environment. If you enjoy business partnering, solving complex risk challenges, and setting the tone at the top, this role offers meaningful scope and visibility.

• Lead and oversee the ANZ Compliance program, ensuring alignment with global strategy while adapting to regional business needs.
• Partner with senior leaders and the Compliance Committee to identify, assess, and mitigate material compliance risks that impact business performance.
• Establish and reinforce a culture of ethics and integrity by setting clear expectations, governance, and accountability across leadership teams.
• Design, implement, and continuously improve compliance policies, training, and guidance to meet legal, regulatory, and business requirements.
• Implement effective compliance controls, including monitoring, auditing, third‑party oversight, and corrective action processes.
• Analyze compliance and business metrics to inform strategy, prioritize resources, and measure program effectiveness.
• Report regularly on compliance program status, risks, and improvement initiatives to regional and global leadership.
• Represent the organization in relevant industry forums, incorporating external best practices and regulatory trends into program enhancements.

Required

• Minimum bachelor’s degree in law, business, finance, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 10 years of professional experience, including compliance experience in a highly regulated industry.
• Demonstrated experience designing or leading elements of an enterprise compliance program aligned to regulatory standards and ethical codes.

Preferred

• Graduate degree (e.g., law, business administration) or professional compliance accreditation.
• Experience partnering with executive leadership and governance committees at regional or country level.
• Experience overseeing third‑party compliance and indirect channel partner risk management.