Manager, Distributor and Tender Management

Brighter Signals

Warszawa

On-site

PLN 231,000 - 399,000

Full time

6 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Vacation days

Parental leave

Well-being reimbursement

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson’s DePuy Synthes unit in Warsaw, Poland seeks a Manager, Distributor and Tender Management to lead QA and regulatory activities for distributor- and operations-based market models in EMEA. The role ensures regulatory compliance, distributor governance, and uninterrupted market access while supporting tender opportunities.

The position collaborates with Regulatory Affairs, Quality, Supply Chain, Legal, and Commercial teams across regional markets to manage risk and drive process

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Regulatory Affairs, Life Sciences, Engineering, Business, or related discipline.
Advanced degree or professional certification in Regulatory Affairs, Quality, or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead QA and Regulatory Affairs activities for EMEA distributor- and operations-based market models.
Ensure compliance with local, EU regulations and internal policies.
Serve as primary QARA contact for distributor, operations and tender activities.
Coordinate regulatory and quality documentation for tender submissions within timelines.
Support distributor governance, onboarding, oversight and compliance.

Skills

Quality Assurance

Regulatory Affairs

Distributor governance

Tender management

Cross-functional leadership

Regulatory compliance

Risk management

Process improvement

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Advanced degree or certification

Job description

At Johnson & Johnson, we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build a world where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured, where treatments are smarter and less invasive, and solutions are personal. Through our expertise in Innovative Medicine and MedTech, we are uniquely positioned to innovate across the full spectrum of healthcare solutions today to deliver the breakthroughs of tomorrow, and profoundly impact health for humanity. Learn more at jnj.com.

As guided by Our Credo, Johnson & Johnson is responsible to our employees who work with us throughout the world. We provide an inclusive work environment where each person is considered as an individual. At Johnson & Johnson, we respect the diversity and dignity of our employees and recognize their merit.

Job Function

Regulatory Affairs Group

Job Sub Function

Regulatory Affairs

Job Category

Professional

All Job Posting Locations

Warsaw, Masovian, Poland

Job Description

DePuy Synthes is recruiting for a(n) Manager, Distributor and Tender Management located in Warsaw, Poland.

Job Overview

The Manager, Distributor and Tender Management provides leadership for Quality Assurance and Regulatory Affairs activities supporting distributor- and operations-based market models across EMEA, while ensuring effective regulatory support for tender participation and execution. This role is accountable for maintaining regulatory compliance, distributor governance, quality system effectiveness, and uninterrupted market access across diverse and highly regulated market

The position plays a critical role in enabling compliant business operations, sustaining commercial growth through successful tender participation, and supporting business continuity. The Manager collaborates closely with Regulatory Affairs, Quality, Supply Chain, Commercial, Legal, and Global QARA partners to manage risk, drive compliance, and support efficient distributor and tender management processes across the region

Key Responsibilities

Lead and manage Quality Assurance and Regulatory Affairs activities supporting EMEA distributor- and operations-based market models in alignment with global QARA strategies and objectives.
Ensure compliance with applicable local regulations, EU requirements, internal policies, and DePuy Synthes Quality Management System standards across distributor and operational environments.
Serve as the primary QARA point of contact for EMEA distributor, operations, and tender-related activities.
Lead regulatory and quality support for tender management activities, ensuring a thorough understanding of country-specific regulatory requirements and tender submission obligations.
Coordinate the preparation, review, and delivery of regulatory and quality documentation required to support tender submissions, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and adherence to submission timelines.
Partner with commercial, regulatory, and operational stakeholders to support successful tender participation, maintain market access, and mitigate business risks associated with tender activities.
Support as required CQ/RA Partners for distributor management processes, including onboarding, qualification, oversight, performance monitoring, and compliance governance.
Ensure distributors maintain required regulatory and quality documentation, and that documentation requests are completed accurately and within defined timelines.
Develop, implement, and continuously improve distributor governance processes and controls to strengthen compliance, reduce operational risk, and ensure inspection readiness.
Monitor regulatory, quality, and operational changes across EMEA markets and assess potential impacts on product registrations, distribution models, supply continuity, and business operations.
Partner with Regulatory Affairs, Quality, Supply Chain, Legal, and Commercial teams to address local market requirements and support compliant product supply across EMEA.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives that enhance regulatory compliance, operational efficiency, distributor oversight, and overall business effectiveness.

Qualifications

Education

Required: Bachelor’s degree in Regulatory Affairs, Life Sciences, Engineering, Business, or a related discipline.
Preferred: Advanced degree or professional certification in Regulatory Affairs, Quality, or a related field.

Required

Experience and Skills

6–8 years of progressive experience in Quality Assurance, Regulatory Affairs, operations support, distribution governance, or related roles within a regulated industry.
Strong understanding of EMEA regulatory requirements, distributor obligations, and operational compliance expectations.
Experience supporting distributor‑based and/or operational business models.
Ability to manage cross‑functional stakeholders and complex operational topics in a matrixed environment.

Preferred

Experience supporting multi‑country market portfolios.
Experience working in a global or matrixed organization.
Exposure to regulatory inspections, quality audits, or health authority interactions across EMEA markets.
Demonstrated experience contributing to process improvement or operational transformation initiatives.
Background in medical devices, healthcare, or other highly regulated industries.
Regulatory Affairs or Quality certification (e.g., RAC or equivalent).
Strong analytical, risk‑management, and problem‑solving skills.
Effective written and verbal communication skills.

Other

Language: English required; additional European languages preferred.
Travel: Moderate regional travel across EMEA markets.
Certifications: RAC or equivalent preferred but not required.

For more information on how we support the whole health of our employees throughout their wellness, career and life journey, please visit www.careers.jnj.com.

Johnson & Johnson announced plans to separate our Orthopaedics business to establish a standalone orthopaedics company, operating as DePuy Synthes. The process of the planned separation is anticipated to be completed within 18 to 24 months, subject to legal requirements, including consultation with works councils and other employee representative bodies, as may be required, regulatory approvals and other customary conditions and approvals. Should you accept this position, it is anticipated that, following conclusion of the transaction, you would be an employee of DePuy Synthes and your employment would be governed by DePuy Synthes employment processes, programs, policies, and benefit plans. In that case, details of any planned changes would be provided to you by DePuy Synthes at an appropriate time and subject to any necessary consultation processes.

Johnson & Johnson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by federal, state or local law. We actively seek qualified candidates who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities as defined under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act.

Johnson & Johnson is committed to providing an interview process that is inclusive of our applicants’ needs. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation, external applicants please contact us via https://www.jnj.com/contact-us/careers, internal employees contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource.

Preferred Skills

Analytical Reasoning
Business Writing
Coaching
Compliance Risk
Fact‑Based Decision Making
Industry Analysis
Legal Support
Process Improvements
Product Licensing
Public Policies
Regulatory Affairs Management
Regulatory Compliance
Regulatory Development
Regulatory Environment
Risk Assessments
Strategic Thinking
Technical Credibility

The Anticipated Base Pay Range For This Position Is

zł231,000.00 - zł399,050.00

Benefits

In addition to base pay, we offer the following benefits*: an annual bonus with set target (% of pay) depending on pay grade / location, where the actual amount is based on the employees’ and companies’ performance of the previous calendar year, or sales commissions. Moreover, we offer vacation days, parental leave for a minimum of 12 weeks, bereavement leave, caregiver leave, volunteer leave, well-being reimbursement, programs for financial, physical and mental health. We also offer service anniversary and recognition awards, and subject to the terms of their respective plans, employees - and in some location’s eligible dependents - can participate in several insurance plans. For more information, visit Employee benefits | Supporting well-being & career growth | Johnson & Johnson Careers.