Senior Director VET Quality (Orthopaedics)

Johnson & Johnson•Raynham, MA

47d•Onsite

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. 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.

Requirements

A minimum of a bachelor’s degree or equivalent is required.
5+ Year of Quality Engineering either in new product development or Supply chain or both combined required.
Must be able to work under pressure due to reporting deadlines.
Must be able to work independently and prioritize with little supervision.
Strong written and oral communication and interpersonal (listening) skills.
Must have ability to lead efforts aimed at the identification of problematic situations, the reporting of issues, and the development of resolutions and decision making.
Analytical and critical thinking skills are essential.
Excellent organizational and time management skills.
Willing to work in an international team.
Success in developing and coaching people

Nice To Haves

A minimum of 12+ years of experience in a medical device and/or pharmaceutical industry is preferred.
Significant experience in enabling technology and integration into multiple platforms.
Proven track record of complex decision making and products compliantly successful in the market.

Responsibilities

Has full end-to-end accountability for the Quality of New Products and processes developed in partnership with R&D, transferring partners into the Supply Chain internally or externally and Supply Chain activities.
Leads global, cross-functional, multidisciplinary Project Teams.
Defines with New Product Teams project strategy as well as production improvement strategy.
Ensures execution in coordination with the R&D and Global Commercial Teams, Supply Chain and service teams.
Provides structure, direction and decision making to the team in situations of potentially high risk, uncertainty and ambiguity at all levels within a diverse organization and with external partners.
Serves as leading Quality representative to all Platform leadership.
Authority to take complex decisions.
Proposes strategic decisions.
Build strong cross-functional synergies and partnerships within Supply Chain, R&D, Regulatory, Business Development, and commercial companies.
Leads resolution of cross-functional issues and ensures team reaches decisions or escalates as required.
May serve as site Management Representative either as interim or permanent and will provide timely information to Management with Executive responsibility and Manufacturing on the status of conformance to requirements.
Responsible for communicating business and compliance related issues or opportunities to next management level.
Responsible for ensuring that subordinates follow all Company guidelines related to Health, Safety and Environmental practices and that all resources needed to do so are available and in good condition, if applicable.
Responsible for ensuring personal and Company compliance with all Federal, State, local and Company regulations, policies, and procedures.
Performs other duties assigned as needed.

Benefits

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.
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
10 days Volunteer Leave – 32 hours per calendar year
Military Spouse Time-Off – 80 hours per calendar year