Global Head of Environmental Health, Safety & Sustainability , Orthopedics

Johnson & Johnson•West Chester, MA

About The Position

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. 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. About DePuy Synthes DePuy Synthes is a global leader in Orthopaedics, advancing patient care through innovative solutions across joint reconstruction, trauma, spine, sports medicine, and related surgical technologies. As DePuy Synthes separates from Johnson & Johnson to become the world’s largest, most comprehensive Orthopaedics-focused company, the organization is entering a defining chapter—establishing its own corporate identity, voice, culture, and reputation while continuing to serve patients, customers, and healthcare systems around the world. The Global Head of Environmental Health, Safety & Sustainability (EHS&S) is accountable for the enterprise-wide strategy, governance, and performance of EHS&S across global operations. This role provides executive leadership to ensure the protection of people, stewardship of the environment, effective risk management, and advancement of sustainability priorities across the end-to-end value chain, including R&D, Supply Chain, Facilities, and Commercial activities. Reporting to the VP Global RE, FM& Corporate Operations, this role establishes direction, sets governance, and ensures consistent execution of EHS&S management systems worldwide. The Global Head of EHS&S leads a diverse global organization comprising functional, regional, and systems leadership and serves as the senior authority for EHS&S risk, compliance, and performance.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Engineering, Occupational Health & Safety, Industrial Hygiene, or a related technical discipline.
Typically 10+ years of progressive experience in environmental, health, safety, sustainability, facilities risk, operations or related disciplines, including senior leadership roles with global scope in complex, multi-site, and regulated operating environments.
Demonstrated global leadership experience, including accountability for strategy, governance, and performance across multiple regions and geographies.
Proven ability to lead large, globally distributed organizations with both functional and regional leadership structures.
Deep expertise in environmental, health, safety, and sustainability management systems, regulatory compliance, and enterprise risk management.
Experience advising executive leadership on EHS&S risks, opportunities, and implications of business strategy and capital investment.
Exceptional leadership presence, judgment, and communication skills, with the ability to influence at executive and board-adjacent levels.
Travel Required: Yes
Percentage Traveled: Approximately 25–35%
Type of Travel Required: Domestic and International
People Management Experience Required: Yes
Extensive global leadership experience

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree in a relevant technical, scientific, or business discipline.
Experience leading EHS&S at an enterprise or sector level; familiarity with global sustainability frameworks and external reporting; experience integrating EHS&S with facilities, risk management, and enterprise governance.

Responsibilities

Defines and leads the global EHS&S strategy, ensuring alignment with enterprise risk management, facilities strategy, and business priorities across R&D, Supply Chain, Facilities, and Commercial functions.
Establishes enterprise-level governance, standards, and management systems for environmental protection, occupational health and safety, and sustainability, ensuring consistent implementation and accountability worldwide.
Serves as the senior executive owner of EHS&S risk, providing oversight of significant risks, incidents, regulatory matters, and emerging issues, and ensuring appropriate escalation and mitigation.
Leads and develops a global EHS&S leadership organization, including functional, regional, and systems leadership, building capability, succession, and leadership depth.
Oversees enterprise EHS&S performance monitoring and assurance, including management reviews, audits, metrics, and corrective actions, driving continuous improvement and sustained performance.
Acts as a strategic advisor to executive leadership on EHS&S implications of business strategy, capital investments, acquisitions, and transformation initiatives.
Represents the organization externally with regulators, industry bodies, and other stakeholders on EHS&S and sustainability matters.
Provides executive leadership during crisis management situations involving significant safety, environmental, or sustainability risk.
Sponsors enterprise-wide EHS&S transformation, capability-building, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Benefits

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.
Subject to the terms of their respective policies and date of hire, employees are eligible for the following time off 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
For additional general information on Company benefits, please go to: - https://www.careers.jnj.com/employee-benefits