Director, Corporate Functions & Third-Party Management (Remote)

Work Flexibility: Remote or Hybrid or Onsite

Position Summary:  

The Director, Corporate Functions & Third-Party Management is responsible for leading and advancing Stryker’s Compliance Program across the company’s Corporate Functions (Human Resources, Finance, Information Technology, Enterprise Governance) as well as Transparency, Indirect Channel Management (ICM), and the development of a global Third-Party Vendor (TPV) Compliance Program.

This role serves as a key leader in adapting Stryker’s global Compliance Program to the specific risks, structures, and operating models of these areas, ensuring alignment, proportionality, and effective risk management. The Director will lead a team of senior compliance professionals covering Transparency, Corporate Functions Compliance, and Indirect Channel Management, and will partner across divisions and functions to manage cross-enterprise risks that emerge from corporate or third-party activity.

The Director will serve as a trusted advisor to corporate leadership, providing strategic insight into emerging risks, control effectiveness, and opportunities for continuous improvement.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities: (Detailed Description) 

• Lead Stryker’s Compliance Program across Corporate Functions, Transparency, Indirect Channel Management (ICM), and Third-Party Vendors (TPV).

• Adapt and right-size Stryker’s Compliance Program to fit Corporate Functions while maintaining global consistency and program integrity.

• Design and implement the global Third-Party Vendor (TPV) Compliance framework, aligning with key stakeholders.

• Drive enterprise governance and alignment for third-party risk management, minimizing duplication across overlapping risk domains.

• Partner with Finance on the global Transparency Program, ensuring compliance and promoting ethical business practices.

• Provide strategic oversight of Indirect Channel Management (ICM) compliance activities, in collaboration with regional and divisional Compliance teams.

• Identify and respond to emerging risks and issues in the use of distributors, agents, and third-party intermediaries.

• Partner with Corporate Functions to identify, assess, and prioritize key compliance risks and develop effective mitigation strategies.

• Direct and coordinate Compliance related initiatives that originate within Corporate Functions but have cross-divisional or enterprise impact.

• Define and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure program maturity, effectiveness, and control performance.

• Leverage analytics to surface risk trends and insights, strengthening preventive controls across Transparency, ICM, and TPV programs.

• Provide regular updates to the Global Compliance Committee and Compliance Leadership Team on program performance and emerging risks.

• Deliver targeted compliance training and communications to Corporate Functions and third-party stakeholders to embed a culture of integrity and accountability.

• Lead and develop a high-performing team of senior compliance professionals, fostering collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.

Education & Special Trainings: 

B.A. or B.S from accredited university required. 

Qualifications & Experience: 

• 10+ years of work experience required

• Deep understanding of risk management frameworks, conducting risk assessments and controls mapping

• Experience working within regulatory environments and knowledge of regulatory best practices

• Experience in leading Compliance or similar programs with oversight responsibilities

• Strategic mindset and viewed as a senior adviser and business partner to management

• Experience assessing business continuity and resiliency programs

• Can work both independently and collaboratively across diverse teams with a willingness to roll up the sleeves and get things done

• Flexibility and adaptability to pivot quickly with the needs of the business

• Executive level reporting and presentation skills

• Demonstrate superior project management and organizational skills with high attention to detail

• Strong verbal and written communication and skills to convey ideas clearly and influence the executive team and other internal and external stakeholders

• Oversees complex diverse work of significant impact to the organization. 

• Well-developed ability to show discretion and maintain confidentiality.  

• Well-developed understanding of business financials and reporting and ability to effectively allocate resources for maximum impact.  

• Knowledge and experience in building team effectiveness.   

Compensation

• $179,100 - $388,100 salary plus bonus eligible + generally eligible for short-term and long-term financial incentives + benefits.  Individual pay is based on skills, experience, and other relevant factors.

Travel Percentage: 10%

Stryker Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. Stryker is an EO employer – M/F/Veteran/Disability.

Stryker Corporation will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.