Chief Compliance Officer

Working at Moffitt is both a career and a mission: to contribute to the prevention and cure of cancer.

As the only National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center based in Florida, Moffitt employs some of the best and brightest minds from around the world. Join a dedicated team of nearly 11,000 who are shaping the future we envision. Moffitt has been recognized as a Best and Brightest Company to Work For in the Nation and is continually named one of the Tampa Bay Times’ Top Workplaces.

 

Summary

The Chief Compliance Officer ("CCO") of H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute, Inc. ("Center") provides business leadership and vision for the strategic planning and management of a comprehensive healthcare compliance program in support of the mission and strategic goals of the Center. The CCO establishes and oversees an effective healthcare compliance program intended to prevent, detect and deter illegal, unethical or improper conduct. The CCO leads the independent review and evaluation efforts to ensure that compliance issues/concerns within the organization are appropriately evaluated, investigated and resolved. The CCO is responsible for hiring and developing a high performing compliance team and building an infrastructure serving the compliance needs of a NCI-designated comprehensive cancer center. The CCO acts as an advisor to the CEO and Board of Directors by monitoring and reporting results of the compliance efforts of the Center and in providing guidance on compliance matters. This position is responsible for the core compliance areas of Billing Integrity, Research Financial Compliance, Research Compliance, Conflict of Interest, International Compliance and Privacy Compliance.

 

The Chief Compliance Officer (CCO) is a transformational leader who redefines compliance in a modern healthcare enterprise. This role goes beyond traditional oversight to include partnering, advising, and innovating – while ensuring alignment with applicable laws, regulations, and ethical standards. The CCO will design and implement a next-generation compliance program that is risk-informed, technology-enabled, and deeply embedded in strategic decision-making, complemented by effective monitoring and accountability practices. Acting as a catalyst for innovation and a trusted advisor to leadership, this leader combines deep healthcare regulatory expertise with a collaborative, tech-savvy, and visionary mindset—someone who inspires trust, cultivates talent, and leads with integrity and imagination.

Minimum Experience Required

A minimum of ten (10) years of health care compliance, research or health care consulting experience, with progressive responsibility and ten (10) years in a manager/leadership role. A minimum of five (5) years of experience leading a corporate compliance program.

• Deep knowledge of healthcare regulatory requirements, including federal and state laws, research compliance, privacy, and billing integrity.
• Proven ability to design and lead enterprise compliance programs that are risk-based, technology-enabled, and aligned with organizational strategy.
• Expertise in leveraging automation, analytics, and compliance technology platforms to drive efficiency and real-time risk monitoring.
• Exceptional leadership skills with a track record of cultivating high-performing teams, managing talent proactively, and fostering a culture of trust and accountability.
• Strong advisory and influencing skills; able to partner with executives and business leaders to integrate compliance into strategic decisions.
• Advanced communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to translate complex regulatory concepts into actionable guidance.
• Expertise in executive-level reporting and communication, including but not limited to: the Board of Directors, relevant Board Committees (e.g., Risk/Audit/Compliance Committee), and executive leadership.
• Demonstrated experience in change management and driving cultural transformation within large, complex organizations.
• Experience leading high profile, confidential, complex compliance investigations.
• High degree of integrity, sound judgment, and ability to balance innovation with regulatory obligations.

Preferred Experience: 

• Experience leading compliance transformation initiatives—shifting from traditional oversight to advisory, risk-based, and technology-driven models.
• Demonstrated success embedding compliance into enterprise strategy and innovation within a complex healthcare organization.
• Hands-on experience in healthcare system operations (clinical, research, or administrative), providing practical insight into workflows and compliance integration.
• Track record of building and developing high-performing teams and succession planning for critical compliance roles.
• Exposure to compliance challenges in research, international operations, and data privacy/security in healthcare.
• Thought leadership in compliance, ethics, and governance—such as speaking engagements, publications, or participation in industry forums.

 

 

Preferred Skills/Specialized Training:

• Strategic foresight and ability to anticipate emerging compliance risks in a rapidly evolving healthcare environment.
• Advanced proficiency in compliance analytics, automation tools, and digital platforms to enable real-time monitoring and predictive insights.

 

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION

(Must have one of the following certifications):

Certified in Healthcare Compliance (CHC)

Certified in Healthcare Privacy Compliance (CHCP)

Certified in Healthcare Research Compliance (CHRC)

Certified Compliance & Ethics Professional (CCEP)

Minimum Education

Bachelor's Degree                                                                               

Preferred Education

Master’s Degree-Health Care Administration, Law, Business or related field

 

Salary Range

$192,178.48 - $289,057.60

Salary ranges posted for this position represent the expected base pay range for the role. Actual compensation may vary based on location and a variety of job-related factors, including experience, skills, education, and internal equity among Team Members in similar positions.

We are committed to maintaining fair and equitable pay practices and regularly review compensation to ensure alignment across our workforce.

 

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