Manager, S&D Lead - Deployment

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. Job Function: Quality Job Sub Function: Business Process Quality Job Category: Professional All Job Posting Locations: Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, United States of America, Raritan, New Jersey, United States of America, Warsaw, Indiana, United States of America, West Chester, Pennsylvania, United States of America Job Description: 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, S&D Lead, located in Massachusetts. The Manager, S&D Lead – Deployment   is responsible for   leading the deployment and execution of quality and compliance strategies across Sales & Distribution (S&D) operations. This role plays a critical part in translating strategy into execution, ensuring consistent implementation of quality and compliance programs, and driving operational excellence across commercial and distribution networks. The position offers high visibility and impact by partnering closely with Quality, Regulatory Affairs, Supply Chain, and Commercial leaders to strengthen compliance, enable scalable growth, and support business transformation.

Lead deployment of Quality & Compliance strategy across Sales & Distribution operations, ensuring alignment with global   objectives   and local execution.   Translate strategic initiatives into executable deployment plans, milestones, and performance metrics.   Partner with cross‑functional stakeholders (Quality, Regulatory Affairs, Supply Chain, Commercial) to ensure consistent implementation of S&D compliance programs.   Monitor deployment progress,   identify   risks or gaps, and drive   timely   mitigation actions.   Support change management and communication efforts to embed quality and compliance expectations across the organization.   Ensure alignment with quality system requirements, regulatory expectations, and internal policies.   Support internal and external audits, inspections, and assessments related to S&D quality and compliance deployment.   Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance deployment effectiveness, standardization, and sustainability.

Education:   Bachelor’s degree in Quality , Engineering, Life Sciences, Business, Regulatory Affairs, or   a related   discipline (required).   Master’s degree or MBA (preferred).