Senior EHSS Assurance & Strategy Leader

Johnson & Johnson MedTech; Raritan (NJ); On-site; USD 122,000 - 245,000; Full time

Job summary

DePuy Synthes seeks an Sr. Manager EHSS Assurance/Strategy/Standards/OE to lead global EHSS systems and operational excellence. The role focuses on strengthening global EHSS programs, aligning with regulatory requirements, and driving continuous improvement across sites including Raynham, MA or Warsaw, IN.

You will partner with cross-functional teams to embed quality by design, lead audits, and support strategic transformations with strong leadership and risk-based decision making.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (Engineering, Life Sciences, EHSS) is required.
• Master’s degree preferred (Engineering, Quality, Business or related).
• 8–10 years' progressive EHSS/Operational Excellence experience in regulated environments (medical device/pharma).
• Experience leading EHSS strategy, standards, and continuous improvement at global level.
• Strong knowledge of EHSS systems, regulatory requirements, and audit processes (OSHA, ISO).
• Proven people leadership, coaching, and team development.

Responsibilities

• Lead EHSS Assurance, Strategy, Standards, and OE initiatives across the organization.
• Establish and sustain global EHSS standards, policies, and governance models.
• Drive continuous improvement using OE, Lean, and Six Sigma to improve quality and compliance.
• Partner with R&D, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Regulatory and Commercial teams.
• Lead audits and ensure timely remediation and sustained compliance.
• Monitor quality performance and identify risks and improvement opportunities.
• Provide people leadership and develop the EHSS/OE team.
• Support strategic initiatives, transformations, and business integrations.

Skills

EHSS leadership

Regulatory compliance

Risk management

Lean Six Sigma

Quality assurance

Audit readiness

Strategic planning

Problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

DePuy Synthes seeks an Sr. Manager EHSS Assurance/Strategy/Standards/OE to lead global EHSS systems and operational excellence. The role focuses on strengthening global EHSS programs, aligning with regulatory requirements, and driving continuous improvement across sites including Raynham, MA or Warsaw, IN.

You will partner with cross-functional teams to embed quality by design, lead audits, and support strategic transformations with strong leadership and risk-based decision making.