Associate Director, Product Stewardship
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) Associate Director, Product Stewardship, Regulatory – Other, located in Raynham, Massachusetts, West Chester, PA, Warsaw, IN, Palm Beach Gardens, FL, Leeds, UK or Cork Ireland. The Associate Director, Product Stewardship, provides strategic leadership and subject‑matter expertise for global product stewardship activities, ensuring compliance with applicable material, chemical, environmental, and product safety regulations across the product lifecycle. This role plays a critical impact in safeguarding patient safety, supporting sustainable product design, and enabling continued market access. The position partners closely with Regulatory Affairs, Quality, R&D, Supply Chain, and Sustainability teams to proactively manage regulatory risk and support DePuy Synthes’ long‑term business and compliance objectives.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Regulatory Affairs, Chemistry, Materials Science, Environmental Science, Engineering, Life Sciences, or a related discipline (required).
- Typically 8–10 years of progressive experience in product stewardship, regulatory affairs, materials/chemical compliance, or a related function within a regulated industry.
- Strong knowledge of global product stewardship and regulatory compliance frameworks.
- Demonstrated ability to interpret complex regulations and translate requirements into practical business guidance.
- Proven experience partnering cross‑functionally to manage regulatory risk across the product lifecycle.
- Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and decision‑making skills.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to influence senior stakeholders.
- English required.
Nice To Haves
- Advanced degree in a scientific, regulatory, or related field (preferred).
- Experience in medical devices, healthcare, or other highly regulated industries.
- Exposure to regulatory audits, inspections, or authority interactions related to product compliance.
- Experience working in a global or matrixed organization.
- Demonstrated success leading regulatory or product stewardship process improvements.
- Regulatory Affairs Certification (RAC) or equivalent.
- RAC or relevant product stewardship / environmental compliance certifications preferred but not required.
Responsibilities
- Provide strategic leadership for product stewardship activities, ensuring compliance with global, regional, and local regulatory requirements related to materials, chemicals, and product safety.
- Serve as a senior subject‑matter expert for product stewardship topics, advising internal stakeholders on regulatory impact and risk mitigation.
- Partner with Regulatory Affairs, Quality, R&D, Supply Chain, and Sustainability teams to support compliant product development and lifecycle management.
- Interpret evolving regulatory requirements and assess potential impacts to products, portfolios, and business operations.
- Support regulatory submissions, responses, and documentation related to product stewardship and compliance topics.
- Lead or support regulatory audits, inspections, and internal assessments related to product stewardship.
- Establish and maintain internal standards, guidance, and governance processes for product stewardship activities.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives to strengthen product stewardship compliance, efficiency, and data quality.
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 period
- 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
Manager
