Manager, S&D Lead - Deployment

Johnson & Johnson; Warsaw (IN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson’s DePuy Synthes unit is recruiting a Manager, S&D Lead in Massachusetts. You will lead deployment of Quality & Compliance strategy across Sales & Distribution, aligning with global objectives and local execution.

You will partner with Quality, Regulatory Affairs, Supply Chain and Commercial teams to drive continuous improvement, manage risks, and support audits, with moderate travel. Experience in medical devices preferred.

Qualifications

• Typically 6-8 years of progressive experience in Quality, Compliance, Regulatory, Supply Chain, or related operational roles within a regulated industry.
• Demonstrated experience leading strategy deployment, program execution, or transformation initiatives.
• Strong understanding of quality systems and compliance requirements impacting Sales & Distribution operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead deployment of Quality & Compliance strategy across Sales & Distribution operations, ensuring alignment with global objectives and local execution.
• Translate strategic initiatives into executable deployment plans, milestones, and performance metrics.
• Partner with cross‑functional stakeholders (Quality, Regulatory Affairs, Supply Chain, Commercial) to ensure consistent implementation of S&D compliance programs.
• Monitor deployment progress, identify risks or gaps, and drive timely mitigation actions.
• Support change management and communication efforts to embed quality and compliance expectations across the organization.
• Ensure alignment with quality system requirements, regulatory expectations, and internal policies.
• Support internal and external audits, inspections, and assessments related to S&D quality and compliance deployment.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance deployment effectiveness, standardization, and sustainability.

Skills

BPM

Compliance

Cross-functional

ISO 9001

Quality Assurance

Regulatory

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Quality, Engineering, Life Sciences, Business

Master’s degree or MBA

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:

Quality

Job Sub Function:

Business Process Quality

Job Category:

Professional

All Job Posting Locations:

Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, United States of America, Raritan, New Jersey, United States of America, Warsaw, Indiana, United States of America, West Chester, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Job Description:

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.

DePuy Synthes is recruiting for a Manager, S&D Lead, located in Massachusetts.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead deployment of Quality & Compliance strategy across Sales & Distribution operations, ensuring alignment with global objectives and local execution.
• Translate strategic initiatives into executable deployment plans, milestones, and performance metrics.
• Partner with cross‑functional stakeholders (Quality, Regulatory Affairs, Supply Chain, Commercial) to ensure consistent implementation of S&D compliance programs.
• Monitor deployment progress, identify risks or gaps, and drive timely mitigation actions.
• Support change management and communication efforts to embed quality and compliance expectations across the organization.
• Ensure alignment with quality system requirements, regulatory expectations, and internal policies.
• Support internal and external audits, inspections, and assessments related to S&D quality and compliance deployment.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance deployment effectiveness, standardization, and sustainability.

Qualifications:

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Quality, Engineering, Life Sciences, Business, Regulatory Affairs, or a related discipline (required).
• Master’s degree or MBA (preferred).

Experience and Skills:

Required:

• Typically 6-8 years of progressive experience in Quality, Compliance, Regulatory, Supply Chain, or related operational roles within a regulated industry.
• Demonstrated experience leading strategy deployment, program execution, or transformation initiatives.
• Strong understanding of quality systems and compliance requirements impacting Sales & Distribution operations.
• Proven ability to manage complex, cross‑functional stakeholder environments.

Preferred:

• Experience in medical devices, healthcare, or other highly regulated industries.
• Experience supporting Sales & Distribution or commercial operations.
• Exposure to global or multi‑regional deployment initiatives.
• Experience supporting audits, inspections, or regulatory assessments.
• Quality or Regulatory certifications (e.g., ASQ, RAC).
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Other:

• Language: English required.
• Travel: Moderate travel (domestic and occasional international).
• Certifications: Quality, Regulatory, or Project Management certifications preferred but not required.

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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.

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Required Skills:

Preferred Skills:

Business Process Management (BPM), Business Requirements Analysis, Coaching, Compliance Management, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Data Savvy, Fact-Based Decision Making, ISO 9001, Leverages Information, Process Governance, Process Improvements, Process Optimization, Quality Control (QC), Quality Standards, Quality Validation, Stakeholder Engagement, Standard Operating Procedure (SOP), Tactical Thinking, Technical Credibility