Global UDI PMO Lead — Strategy & Compliance

Johnson & Johnson Co.; Ringaskiddy; On-site; EUR 85,000 - 146,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Vacation days

Parental leave

Bereavement leave

Well-being reimbursement

Career growth programs

Insurance plans

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson is seeking a Sr. Manager, UDI PMO to lead the global Unique Device Identification program within Strategic Governance and Insights. This role drives governance, regulatory compliance, and scalable processes across ERP, labeling, master data, and regulatory systems.

The position offers high visibility, cross-functional leadership, and a direct impact on patient safety and regulatory outcomes across the DePuy Synthes portfolio, with up to 25% travel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Life Sciences, Quality, or a related field is required.
• Master’s degree (MS, MBA) in a relevant discipline is preferred.
• 8–10 years of progressive experience in Quality, Regulatory, Technology, or Program Management within a regulated industry (medical device preferred).
• Demonstrated leadership of complex cross-functional programs with global scope.
• Strong knowledge of UDI regulations and quality system requirements.
• Experience working with enterprise systems (ERP, labeling, master data, regulatory systems).
• Certifications: PMP, PgMP, Lean Six Sigma, or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Lead the UDI Program Management Office (PMO) with governance, roadmaps, milestones, and metrics.
• Provide strategic oversight for UDI-related technology initiatives across ERP, labeling, master data, and regulatory systems.
• Partner with Quality, Regulatory Affairs, Supply Chain, IT, and Commercial teams to drive end-to-end UDI compliance.
• Ensure inspection readiness by maintaining documentation, risk management, change control, and audit support.
• Lead and develop a team of PMO and UDI professionals, fostering accountability and quality culture.
• Monitor regulatory changes and implement timely updates.
• Manage program risks, dependencies, and resource planning for on-time delivery.
• Drive process optimization and standardization using PMO best practices.

Skills

UDI PMO

Cross-functional leadership

Regulatory compliance

Project management

Quality systems

ERP experience

Regulatory knowledge

Lean Six Sigma

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering / Information Systems / Life Sciences / Quality

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

ERP systems

Regulatory systems

Job description

Johnson & Johnson is seeking a Sr. Manager, UDI PMO to lead the global Unique Device Identification program within Strategic Governance and Insights. This role drives governance, regulatory compliance, and scalable processes across ERP, labeling, master data, and regulatory systems.

The position offers high visibility, cross-functional leadership, and a direct impact on patient safety and regulatory outcomes across the DePuy Synthes portfolio, with up to 25% travel.