Global Investigations Counsel

Dentsply Sirona is the world’s largest manufacturer of professional dental products and technologies, with over a century of innovation and service to the dental industry and patients worldwide. The company develops, manufactures, and markets comprehensive solutions including dental and oral health products as well as other consumable medical devices under a strong portfolio of world-class brands. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Dentsply Sirona’s shares are listed on NASDAQ under the symbol XRAY.

About the role

The Global Investigations Counsel will conduct confidential internal investigations on behalf of Dentsply Sirona and support the execution of the company’s internal investigation program. This position involves close collaboration with legal, compliance, finance, HR, and IT teams globally, as well as managing outside counsel and external investigation-related vendors. The role reports directly to the Director, Global Compliance Investigations Counsel and may be based in a U.S. location or another global Dentsply Sirona office.

Responsibilities

• Independently manage the evaluation and management of assigned cases, including initial case assessment, triage, documentation of complaints in the hotline, communication with reporters, and key stakeholders.
• Lead and conduct internal investigations, including developing investigation plans, data preservation, collection, review and analysis, interviews, findings, proposed remediation, and final investigation reports.
• Actively manage investigations handled by outside counsel, including regular contact with auditors, consultants, and vendors, as well as budget forecasting based on case progress.
• Provide regular updates, reports, and metrics on investigations to the Director, Global Compliance Investigations Counsel for internal and external stakeholders.
• Develop and implement remediation plans and policy changes to address potential compliance issues identified through investigations.
• Support the execution of the root cause analysis process.
• Develop and provide training to relevant employees on best practices for conducting internal investigations.
• Create and deliver “Lessons Learned” and “Train the Trainer” presentations to the Global Ethics & Compliance leadership team.
• Support communication and messaging efforts to fulfill the investigations function’s commitment to transparency and organizational justice.
• Contribute to the development of policies, procedures, and guidance concerning investigations, remediation, and related issues.
• Support internal and external audits and risk assessments of Dentsply Sirona’s businesses.
• Actively participate in other projects and initiatives of the Global Ethics & Compliance team as requested.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (or international equivalent) required.
• Juris Doctorate (or international equivalent) required.
• Currently admitted to practice law in at least one U.S. state or the District of Columbia.
• Minimum of 3+ years’ experience conducting investigations, either at a law firm or in-house.
• In-house compliance experience in the life sciences, healthcare, or medical device industry preferred.

Skills

• Knowledge of and experience advising on laws and regulations related to anti-bribery, anti-corruption, interactions with healthcare professionals, antitrust, data privacy, and international trade.
• Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills, with the ability to express complex information clearly and concisely.
• Solid analytical skills with the ability to respond to complex challenges with innovative solutions.
• Organized, detail-oriented, with a high degree of ethics, integrity, and professionalism.
• Highly motivated self-starter able to meet strict deadlines and time constraints.
• Demonstrated ability to operate independently and work as part of a team, building relationships across departments.
• Ability to communicate effectively with a diverse audience at multiple levels within the company.
• Fluent in English; foreign language skills strongly preferred.
• Ability to travel as required (estimated 20%).

Pay

The base salary and target annual incentive for this role located in North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Texas, or Massachusetts is between $190,000 - $207,000. Actual compensation is influenced by factors including skill set, level of experience, and specific office location.