Roxanne Lai
Ethics & Compliance Officer for Asia Pacific at Medtronic
Professional Overview
Roxanne Lai is an experienced compliance and risk management professional, currently serving as the Director of Ethics & Compliance Officer for the Asia Pacific region at Medtronic. With a strong background in the healthcare and life sciences industries, she specializes in developing and implementing robust compliance programs that ensure ethical business practices and adherence to industry regulations.
Experience Summary
Current Role
As the Director of Ethics & Compliance Officer for Asia Pacific at Medtronic, Roxanne is responsible for overseeing the company's compliance initiatives across key markets in the region. In this role, she ensures that Medtronic's operations, sales, and marketing activities comply with local laws and regulations, as well as the company's own ethical standards. Roxanne has been instrumental in strengthening Medtronic's compliance culture, driving transparency and accountability throughout the organization.
Career Progression
Prior to her current position, Roxanne held various compliance and risk management roles within leading multinational corporations. She served as the Senior Compliance Manager for Asia Pacific at Medtronic, where she played a pivotal role in developing and implementing the company's compliance framework across the region. Roxanne also held compliance and finance risk management positions at Merck and Deloitte, honing her expertise in regulatory compliance, risk assessment, and enterprise risk management.
Academic Background
Roxanne holds a Bachelor's degree in Accounting from the National Chengchi University in Taiwan. She is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and has completed additional training in compliance and risk management, strengthening her technical and strategic abilities.
Areas of Expertise
- Healthcare and life sciences compliance
- Ethics and integrity program development
- Regulatory compliance and risk management
- Cross-border operations and cultural navigation
- Stakeholder engagement and collaborative leadership
Professional Impact
During her tenure at Medtronic, Roxanne has been instrumental in driving the company's compliance transformation in the Asia Pacific region. She has led the implementation of comprehensive compliance programs that have enhanced ethical business practices, reduced regulatory risks, and strengthened Medtronic's reputation as an industry leader committed to integrity and transparency.
Conclusion
Roxanne Lai is a seasoned compliance and risk management professional with a proven track record of success in the healthcare and life sciences industries. As the Director of Ethics & Compliance Officer for Asia Pacific at Medtronic, she continues to make a significant impact by fostering a culture of compliance and ethical business practices throughout the region.
