Analyst, R&D
About The Position
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(n) Analyst, R&D Category , located in Raynham, MA OR New Brunswick NJ OR West Chester PA Job Overview The Analyst, R&D Category supports Procurement activities for Research & Development spend categories, partnering with category managers and R&D stakeholders to enable effective sourcing, supplier management, and spend visibility. This role provides analytical and operational support that helps ensure R&D teams have timely access to innovative, compliant, and cost‑effective suppliers and services. This position offers exposure to early‑stage innovation, technical supplier ecosystems, and regulated procurement environments, making it an excellent opportunity to build foundational procurement and category expertise.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree required (Business, Supply Chain, Finance, Engineering, Life Sciences, or related field).
- 0–2 years of experience in procurement, supply chain, finance, operations, or a related discipline.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to work with Excel‑based data sets, reports, and dashboards.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities with strong attention to detail.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to collaborate in a cross‑functional, matrixed environment.
- English required.
Nice To Haves
- MBA or other advanced degree preferred.
- Exposure to R&D, technical, or innovation‑focused environments.
- Familiarity with procurement, sourcing, or ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Ariba, Coupa).
- Experience supporting RFx processes, supplier analysis, or contract documentation.
- Interest in digital tools, analytics, or AI‑enabled procurement capabilities.
- Experience in regulated industries such as MedTech, healthcare, or life sciences.
- Procurement or analytics certifications (e.g., CPSM, CIPS) preferred.
Responsibilities
- Support R&D Procurement category teams with spend analysis, reporting, and supplier insights.
- Assist with sourcing activities, including RFx preparation, bid analysis, supplier comparisons, and documentation.
- Maintain and analyze procurement data to identify cost, performance, and efficiency opportunities.
- Support supplier management activities, including performance tracking, issue follow‑up, and scorecard maintenance.
- Assist in contract administration, documentation management, and compliance with procurement policies.
- Partner with R&D stakeholders to help clarify requirements and support execution of approved sourcing strategies.
- Leverage procurement systems and digital tools to support data accuracy, reporting, and process execution.
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives related to procurement processes, analytics, and automation.
Benefits
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
