Global Chemical Compliance SME
6149-DePuy Synthes Products Inc. Legal Entity
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Job summary
DePuy Synthes is seeking a Global Chemical Compliance SME to lead regulatory strategies across EU, US, and other major markets. You will ensure products and processes meet evolving chemical laws, translate requirements into actionable plans, and partner across R&D, manufacturing, and quality teams.
The role requires a Master’s degree and 10+ years in chemical compliance or related fields, with travel up to 10% and bilingual or multilateral capabilities as an asset. Hybrid work options apply.
Qualifications
- Master’s degree or equivalent in Environmental Health and Safety, Engineering, Chemistry, Materials Science, Environmental Science, Product Stewardship, or a related discipline.
- 10+ years of relevant experience in product stewardship, chemistry, materials science, chemical compliance, environmental engineering, or a related field.
- Deep knowledge of global chemical compliance requirements, chemistry, materials science, chemical properties, and environmental product regulations, with hands-on experience applying them.
- Demonstrated ability to solve complex problems, exercise sound judgment, manage competing priorities, and deliver accurate, timely outcomes.
- Ability to translate technical and legal information into practical guidance and influence across functions.
Responsibilities
- Serve as the global subject-matter expert for chemical compliance requirements, including EU REACH and REACH-like regulations, US TSCA, California Proposition 65, US FIFRA, GHS, PIC, Biocides, RoHS, and other applicable regulations.
- Monitor legislation, policies, and stakeholder expectations; assess applicability and translate business, product, and process impacts into implementation strategies.
- Develop policies, standards, governance, and mitigation plans for restricted substances, product safety, material composition, and other chemical compliance risks.
- Partner cross-functionally to embed requirements into product development, design changes, regulatory submissions, manufacturing, supplier activities, and lifecycle decisions.
- Lead the Chemical Compliance Community of Practice and align business and enterprise experts on positions, best practices, and process improvements.
- Advance materials and chemicals data strategies, compliance tools, data quality, process harmonization, metrics, and program reporting.
- Lead governance reviews and support internal, supplier, third-party, and regulatory audits and assessments.
- Represent DePuy Synthes in relevant trade and industry associations and support global advocacy and continuous improvement.
Skills
Education
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
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
Johnson & Johnson announced plans to separate our Orthopedics business to establish a standalone orthopedics 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.
DePuy Synthes is recruiting for a Global Chemical Compliance SME, located in Raynham, Massachusetts; West Chester, Pennsylvania; Warsaw, Indiana; or Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. The Global Chemical Compliance SME provides subject-matter expertise and leadership to ensure DePuy Synthes products and processes comply with evolving chemical legislation worldwide. The role translates requirements into practical strategies across product development, manufacturing, regulatory submissions, and lifecycle management while partnering cross-functionally to manage risk, strengthen governance, and maintain market access.
- Serve as the global subject-matter expert for chemical compliance requirements, including EU REACH and REACH-like regulations, US TSCA, California Proposition 65, US FIFRA, GHS, PIC, Biocides, RoHS, and other applicable regulations.
- Monitor legislation, policies, and stakeholder expectations; assess applicability and translate business, product, and process impacts into implementation strategies.
- Develop policies, standards, governance, and mitigation plans for restricted substances, product safety, material composition, and other chemical compliance risks.
- Partner cross-functionally to embed requirements into product development, design changes, regulatory submissions, manufacturing, supplier activities, and lifecycle decisions.
- Lead the Chemical Compliance Community of Practice and align business and enterprise experts on positions, best practices, and process improvements.
- Advance materials and chemicals data strategies, compliance tools, data quality, process harmonization, metrics, and program reporting.
- Lead governance reviews and support internal, supplier, third-party, and regulatory audits and assessments.
- Represent DePuy Synthes in relevant trade and industry associations and support global advocacy and continuous improvement.
- Master’s degree or equivalent in Environmental Health and Safety, Engineering, Chemistry, Materials Science, Environmental Science, Product Stewardship, or a related discipline is required.
- 10 plus years of relevant experience in product stewardship, chemistry, materials science, chemical compliance, environmental engineering, or a related field within a global regulated industry.
- Deep knowledge of global chemical compliance requirements, chemistry, materials science, chemical properties, and environmental product regulations, with hands‑on experience applying them.
- Demonstrated ability to independently solve complex problems, exercise sound judgment, manage competing priorities, and deliver accurate, timely outcomes.
- Excellent written, verbal, analytical, organizational, and presentation skills, including the ability to translate technical and legal information into practical guidance.
- Demonstrated ability to influence and lead across functions, organizational levels, and global teams while maintaining integrity, confidentiality, and customer focus.
- Hands‑on experience with chemical and product regulatory programs across major global markets, including Europe, the United States, Canada, Japan, China, and Korea.
- Knowledge of toxicology, analytical testing, polymers, metal alloys, reactants, synthetic routes, and processing aids.
- Experience developing requirements for environmental compliance tools and conducting chemical or environmental product compliance audits.
- Experience with external advocacy, global matrixed organizations, and compliance process improvement.
- Language: English required; knowledge of additional languages is an asset.
- Travel: Up to 10%, including occasional domestic or international travel.
- Certifications: Regulatory Affairs Certification or relevant chemical/compliance certifications are preferred but not required.
- 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
- 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
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The anticipated base pay range for this position is : $117,000.00 - $201,250.00
Additional Description for Pay Transparency: 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.
- 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
Co‑Ops and Intern Positions: Please use the following language: Co‑Ops/Interns are eligible to participate in Company sponsored employee medical benefits in accordance with the terms of the plan. Co‑Ops and Interns are eligible for the following sick time benefits: up to 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington, up to 56 hours per calendar year. Co‑Ops and Interns are eligible to participate in the Company’s consolidated retirement plan (pension).
Positions Represented by CBA: Please use the following language: This position is eligible for benefits to include medical, dental, vision and time off, as well as any others as provided for in the applicable Collective Bargaining Agreement.
The following link to general company benefits information MUST also be included in the posting: Please use the following language: For additional general information on Company benefits, please go to: https://www.careers.jnj.com/employee-benefits
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 https://www.jnj.com/.
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 applicants’ needs. Individuals who would like to request an accommodation should use the applicable external applicant or internal employee accommodation resource.
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