Job Function:
Regulatory Affairs Group

Job Sub Function:
Regulatory Affairs

Job Category:
People Leader

All Job Posting Locations:
Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, United States of America, Raynham, Massachusetts, United States of America, Warsaw, Indiana, United States of America, West Chester, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Job Description:

Job Title: Head, Regulatory Affairs, Joints, Digital and Power Tools

Location: Warsaw, Indiana; Raynham, MA; Palm Beach Gardens, FL; West Chester, PA; Leeds, UK; Cork, Ireland; or Zuchwil, Switzerland

DePuy Synthes Companies of Johnson & Johnson is the largest, most innovative, and comprehensive orthopedic and neurological business in the world. DePuy Synthes Companies offer an unparalleled breadth and depth of products, services, and programs in the areas of joint reconstruction, trauma, spine, sports medicine, neurological, craniomaxillofacial, power tools and biomaterials. As the leading Orthopedic company, we are committed to a world where patients have access to care that is personalized and connected. Together with customers, we are shaping the future of healthcare with technically and clinically sophisticated innovations that bring value for the global healthcare system.

Please note that this role is available across multiple countries and may be posted under different requisition numbers to comply with local requirements. While you are welcome to apply to any or all of the postings, we recommend focusing on the specific country(s) that align with your preferred location(s):

• USA - Requisition Number: R-093494
• Switzerland - Requisition Number: R-093902
• UK - Requisition Number: R-093934
• Ireland - Requisition Number: 093940

Remember, whether you apply to one or all of these requisition numbers, your applications will be considered as a single submission.

Purpose:

DePuy Synthes, a member of Johnson & Johnson family of companies, is currently recruiting for a Sr. Director, Regulatory Affairs, Joints, Digital and Power tools.

This individual may be based in Warsaw, Indiana; Raynham, MA; Palm Beach Gardens, FL; West Chester, PA; Leeds, UK; Cork, Ireland; or Zuchwil, Switzerland with a minimum of 25% travel to Warsaw, Indiana.

The Sr. Director, Regulatory Affairs is responsible for developing and implementing a strategic vision and operational plans for the Regulatory Affairs team to support the Platforms' and Regulatory Affairs' strategic objectives. This role will ensure timely regulatory clearances and registrations in support of key product launches required to support the Platforms' global business plans with a focus on strategic markets. This role will also be a key contributor to the Joints, Digital and Power tools Leadership Teams, as well as the DePuy Synthes Regulatory Affairs Leadership Team. The role will report to the WW Vice President, Regulatory Affairs, Depuy Synthes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as a key leader on Joints, Digital and Power tools Leadership Teams, as well as the DePuy Synthes Regulatory Affairs Leadership Team
• Develop and implement a strategic vision and operational plans for the Regulatory Affairs team to support the Platforms' and Regulatory Affairs' strategic objectives
• Assure timely regulatory clearances and registrations in support of key product launches required to support the Platforms' global business plans with a focus on strategic markets
• Lead the development and execution of strategies supporting the most expeditious regulatory pathways for introduction of VELYS technologies in targeted markets
• Develop and implement the overall regulatory strategy for digital technologies, including robotics, sensors, wearables, and apps, within the Joint Reconstruction Platforms' overall business strategy
• Assess external innovation opportunities - both screening and technical due diligence.
• Partner with R&D and other Platform leaders to develop and implement strategies for pipeline development
• Exercise highly sophisticated level of independent judgment and execution directly impacting the Platforms' operational results
• Supervise the regulatory environment globally and provide assessments to Platform management of the impact of new and changing regulations on the Platforms
• Build an organization with the right talent and capabilities to implement regulatory support
• Encourage, empower and communicate vision to regulatory associates and peers
• Ensure aligned and coordinated contact and communication with global and regional/local regulatory agencies
• Lead, coordinate and balance resource allocation across multiple critical projects
• Ensure that company policies, procedures and practices are in compliance with appropriate regulatory requirements
• Provide progress updates to key business team members on a regular and as-needed basis
• Represent DePuy Synthes strategies in various internal and external forums
• Establish and ensure deployment of learning initiatives and training of Platform personnel on current and emerging regulatory and related requirements.

Qualifications / Requirements:

Required:

• Minimum of a B.A./B.S. is required.
• Minimum of 10 years relevant, medical devices regulatory affairs experience is required. Previous experience with orthopedic devices is highly preferred.
• A minimum of 5 years of people management experience is required. Experience managing distributed, multi-national teams is preferred.
• Senior leadership experience is required, including line management of multiple levels of reporting.
• Proven success in partnering and influencing across a cross-functional environment is required.
• Proven track record of formulating and implementing global regulatory strategies in support of strategic business objectives is required.
• Previous experience with advanced digital technologies i.e. Data Science, Wearable Devices, Sensors, and/or Robotics is required
• The ability to demonstrate relations with key constituents to deliver tangible results and clinical insights is required.
• Proven effective leadership and change management skills are required.
• The ability to actively develop talent and culture to achieve results is required.

Preferred:

• M.S., J.D., Ph.D. or M.D. is a plus.
• Professional demeanor and service orientation; standout colleague
• The ability to actively develop talent and culture to achieve results is required.
• Experience working with professional and trade associations is a plus.

Required Skills:

Preferred Skills:

The anticipated base pay range for this position is :
$196,000.00 - $342,700.00

Additional Description for Pay Transparency:
The Company maintains highly competitive, performance-based compensation programs. Under current guidelines, this position is eligible for an annual performance bonus in accordance with the terms of the applicable plan. The annual performance bonus is a cash bonus intended to provide an incentive to achieve annual targeted results by rewarding for individual and the corporation's performance over a calendar/performance year. Bonuses are awarded at the Company's discretion on an individual basis.

Subject to the terms of their respective plans, employees are eligible to participate in the Company's consolidated retirement plan (pension) and savings plan (401(k)).

This position is eligible to participate in the Company's long-term incentive program.

Subject to the terms of their respective policies and date of hire, employees are eligible for the following time off benefits:

Vacation -120 hours per calendar year

Sick time - 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Colorado -48 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington -56 hours per calendar year

Holiday pay, including Floating Holidays -13 days per calendar year

Work, Personal and Family Time - up to 40 hours per calendar year

Parental Leave - 480 hours within one year of the birth/adoption/foster care of a child

Bereavement Leave - 240 hours for an immediate family member: 40 hours for an extended family member per calendar year

Caregiver Leave - 80 hours in a 52-week rolling period10 days

Volunteer Leave - 32 hours per calendar year

Military Spouse Time-Off - 80 hours per calendar year

For additional general information on Company benefits, please go to: - https://www.careers.jnj.com/employee-benefits