Vice President, Chief Compliance Lead, Americas

At ZOLL, we're passionate about improving patient outcomes and helping save lives. We provide innovative technologies that make a meaningful difference in people's lives. Our medical devices, software and related services are used worldwide to diagnose and treat patients suffering from serious cardiopulmonary and respiratory conditions.Job Summary

The Vice President, Chief Compliance Lead (CCL), Americas ensures ethical conduct and plays a critical role in identifying and mitigating risk by developing and leading an innovative compliance program that supports ZOLL’s mission. The Vice President, CCL, Americas is responsible for designing, managing, and overseeing the compliance governance and strategic framework across the region, in close collaboration with the EMEA and APAC Compliance teams and senior leaders across all divisions, to support sustainable growth.

This role is instrumental in further strengthening a culture of integrity and advancing an industry-leading compliance program by proactively managing compliance risks and opportunities, driving continuous improvement in compliance and business sustainability processes, and supporting the organization through a practical, forward-looking, business-oriented approach. These efforts will be enabled through the leadership of a team of compliance professionals who partner closely with business leaders to promote compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and industry standards through trusted advising, coaching, collaboration, and effective administration of the compliance program.

The position reports to the General Counsel of ZOLL Medical Corporation, serves as a member of the Global Legal Leadership Team, and provides regular updates to the CEO and Board of Directors on compliance matters. This role will work closely with Legal, Human Resources, and divisional stakeholders, while leading a cross-functional compliance committee composed of senior leaders across the Company to establish and advance the organization’s compliance strategy and governance framework. This collaborative approach will foster timely, comprehensive insight into business activities and support the proactive development of practical, compliant, and sustainable solutions.

Essential Functions

• The Vice President, CCL, Americas must be able to champion ethical behavior while navigating ambiguity and providing pragmatic advice.

• Serve as the subject matter expert on all compliance matters within the Americas, driving and actively contributing a compliance perspective to local initiatives, while overseeing the development, review, implementation, and ongoing enhancement of compliance programs, policies, procedures, business practices, and guidelines that comply with applicable state and federal laws and regulatory requirements.

• Drive a culture of compliance through an appropriate tone at the top established by senior company leadership.

• Partner closely with senior leaders and cross-functional stakeholders to establish controls that proactively identify and manage risk.

• With a focus on operational excellence, develop and oversee tailored compliance operations that support ZOLL’s compliance philosophy and strategy within the Americas, including:

  • Needs assessments

  • Risk assessments

  • Policy and process development at both corporate and divisional levels

  • Training and education

  • Compliance committee governance and administration

  • Auditing and monitoring

  • Investigations

• Regularly assess ethics and compliance issues, trends, and regulatory developments to identify vulnerabilities, inform risk-management strategies, and update practices as needed.

• Develop and oversee policies, training, compliance advisory services, and compliance review processes related to grants, sponsorships, donations, advisory boards, speaker programs, and federal and state transparency requirements.

• Serve as a strategic partner to business leadership by proactively identifying and analyzing the root causes of non-compliance, as well as challenges to achieving compliance, and recommending practical remediation measures and sustainable solutions.

• Provide strategic and tactical guidance to divisional leadership on key business decisions.

• Drive understanding and execution of the organization’s overall compliance strategy and initiatives.

• Work in close partnership with peers in EMEA and APAC, as well as other members of the Legal and Compliance organization, to ensure a consistent and effective compliance program across the broader ZOLL enterprise and to promote aligned approaches, where appropriate.

• Foster a safe and open work environment in which employees feel comfortable speaking up and raising concerns.

Required Education and Experience

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited United States law school.

• Minimum of 10 years of relevant, direct U.S. compliance experience within the life sciences industry, preferably within the medical device sector.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Deep knowledge of U.S. healthcare compliance laws, regulations, and industry best practices.

• Demonstrated experience serving as a strategic advisor within a complex organizational structure, ideally in a matrixed environment.

• Proven track record of leading and implementing comprehensive compliance programs, managing cross-functional teams, and influencing senior leadership.

Other

• Travel: At least 30%, including domestic and international travel.

• Language: Fluency in English required; additional language proficiency is a plus.

• Exceptional leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all organizational levels, including executive leadership.

• Demonstrated learning agility, intellectual curiosity, proactive mindset, self-motivation, and effectiveness within a matrixed organization.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities, including the ability to manage abstract concepts and complex, ambiguous situations across multiple business units and functions while delivering pragmatic solutions.

• Strong ability to identify areas of risk and recognize potential red flags.

• Solution-oriented mindset, with a desire to develop innovative approaches and challenge established ways of working.

• Ability to navigate ambiguity and lead through influence.

• Demonstrated project and program management expertise, with the ability to lead cross-functional initiatives, prioritize competing demands, and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

• Ability to work in Chelmsford, Massachusetts or Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Physical DemandsThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Standing- Occasionally

• Walking- Occasionally

• Sitting- Frequently

• Talking- Occasionally

• Hearing- Occasionally

• Repetitive Motions- Frequently

ZOLL is a fast-growing company that operates in more than 140 countries around the world. Our employees are inspired by a commitment to make a difference in patients' lives, and our culture values innovation, self-motivation and an entrepreneurial spirit. Join us in our efforts to improve outcomes for underserved patients suffering from critical cardiopulmonary conditions and help save more lives.

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The annual salary for this position is:

This position is eligible for an annual bonus in accordance with the company's bonus plan. Factors which may affect starting salary include geography, skills, education, experience, and other qualifications of the successful candidate. Details of ZOLL's comprehensive benefits plans can be found at www.zollbenefits.com.

Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until this position is filled. For fully remote positions, compensation will comply with all applicable federal, state, and local wage laws, including minimum wage requirements, based on the employee’s primary work location.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

ADA: The employer will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.