Global Occupational Health & Safety Leader – DePuy Synthes- Orthopaedics
About The Position
Johnson & Johnson is separating its Orthopaedics business to establish a standalone company, DePuy Synthes. This role is for the Global Occupational Health & Safety Leader within DePuy Synthes, responsible for defining and driving the global OH&S strategy, governance, and performance across all operations worldwide. The role covers R&D, Supply Chain, and Commercial activities, ensuring the protection of employees, contractors, and visitors through effective risk management and a strong safety culture. The position reports to the Global Head of EHS&S and partners with senior leaders to integrate OH&S into decision-making, ensure compliance, and drive continuous improvement. The role includes direct people leadership responsibilities for global process owners in Industrial Hygiene, Fleet Safety, and Safety/Process Safety Management.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Engineering, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Science, or related discipline.
- Typically 10+ years of progressive occupational health and safety experience in global, multi-site, or regulated environments.
- Deep expertise in occupational health and safety principles and risk management.
- Proven ability to lead global strategies and influence senior leaders.
- Strong people leadership experience, including leadership of senior technical experts.
- Excellent communication skills and executive presence.
Nice To Haves
- CSP, CIH, NEBOSH, or equivalent certifications.
- Experience in MedTech, manufacturing, or other highly regulated environments.
Responsibilities
- Defines and leads the global occupational health and safety strategy across R&D, Supply Chain, and Commercial operations.
- Establishes and governs the global OH&S management system, including policies, standards, and performance expectations.
- Leads identification, assessment, and mitigation of occupational health and safety risks across laboratories, manufacturing, distribution, and commercial environments.
- Ensures effective operational controls and management of change processes are in place for occupational health and safety risks.
- Leads and develops a global Occupational Health & Safety leadership team, including direct management of global process owners for Industrial Hygiene, Fleet Safety, and Safety / Process Safety Management.
- Oversees global occupational health & safety performance monitoring, incident investigation, and corrective action processes.
- Represents DePuy Synthes with regulators, industry forums, and professional organizations on occupational health & safety matters.
- Provides occupational health & safety leadership input to major business initiatives, capital projects, and crisis response for significant safety events.
Benefits
- Consolidated retirement plan (pension)
- Savings plan (401(k))
- Long-term incentive program
- Vacation –120 hours per calendar year
- Sick time - 40 hours per calendar year (varies by state)
- 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
Senior
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
