Manager, License, Data, & Quality (LDQ)
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 Manager, License, Data, & Quality (LDQ), located in Raynham, Massachusetts. West Chester, PA, Warsaw, IN, Palm Beach Gardens, FL or NJ. Job Overview The Manager, License, Data, & Quality (LDQ) is responsible for leading regulatory license management, data governance, and quality-related activities to support compliant product lifecycle management. This role ensures the accuracy, integrity, and availability of regulatory data and licenses while strengthening quality and compliance frameworks. The position plays a key role in enabling regulatory readiness, audit support, and effective decision-making by partnering closely with Regulatory Affairs, Quality, IT, and business stakeholders across the organization.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Regulatory Affairs, Life Sciences, Information Management, Quality, or a related discipline (required).
- Typically 6-8 years of progressive experience in regulatory operations, license management, data governance, or quality compliance within a regulated industry.
- Experience managing regulatory licenses, records, or registrations across product lifecycles.
- Strong understanding of regulatory data and quality requirements.
- Ability to interpret regulatory requirements and translate them into operational processes.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to manage complex data sets and documentation.
- English required.
Nice To Haves
- Advanced degree or professional certification in Regulatory Affairs, Quality, or Data Management (preferred).
- Experience in medical devices, healthcare, or other highly regulated industries.
- Familiarity with regulatory information management (RIM) systems.
- Experience supporting regulatory audits or inspections.
- Experience working in a global or matrixed organization.
- Demonstrated experience driving regulatory data or quality process improvements.
- Effective stakeholder management, communication, and collaboration skills.
- RAC or relevant quality/data certifications preferred but not required.
Responsibilities
- Lead and manage regulatory license, data, and quality (LDQ) activities to ensure compliance with applicable regulations and internal standards.
- Oversee regulatory license management processes, including tracking, maintenance, and renewals.
- Ensure accuracy, completeness, and integrity of regulatory data across systems and repositories.
- Partner with Regulatory Affairs, Quality, IT, and business teams to align data and quality requirements with regulatory needs.
- Support regulatory inspections, audits, and internal assessments related to licenses, data, and quality records.
- Monitor changes in regulatory and data governance requirements and assess impacts to processes and systems.
- Develop and maintain procedures, guidance, and training related to LDQ processes.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance regulatory data quality, compliance, and operational efficiency.
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
