Senior Manager, Law, Switzerland

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: Legal & Compliance Job Sub Function: Law Business Partners Job Category: Professional All Job Posting Locations: Zuchwil, Switzerland, Zug, Switzerland Job Description: DePuy Synthes is recruiting for a Sr. Manager, Law, Switzerland, located in Zug/Zuchwil Switzerland.  Johnson & Johnson announced plans to separate our Orthopedics business to establish a standalone orthopedics 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.  This role provides senior legal support for DePuy Synthes operations across Switzerland and Europe.  The position partners closely with business leaders to ensure that operations comply with applicable laws, regulations, and internal policies while enabling business growth. This is an opportunity to lead regional legal strategies, manage risk, and influence decision-making in a dynamic, international healthcare environment.

Provide strategic legal counsel to commercial and functional teams across Switzerland on business, operational, and strategic initiatives.  Draft, review, negotiate, and advise on a broad range of commercial agreements, including sales, marketing, procurement, supply, service, and partnership contracts.  Partner with key business stakeholders and manufacturing site leadership to provide legal support for the day-to-day operations of the Switzerland manufacturing entities, including manufacturing, supply chain, quality, regulatory, EHS, and other operational matters.  Provide legal support for Swiss legal entities and corporate governance matters, including board and shareholder actions, entity maintenance, corporate approvals, and related governance requirements.  Manage external counsel and legal spend, ensuring efficient delivery of high-quality legal support and effective resolution of legal matters.  Partner with business stakeholders to develop practical legal solutions that support growth objectives while appropriately managing risk.  Advise on healthcare, MedTech, competition,  and commercial regulatory requirements impacting operations in Switzerland.  Identify, assess, and mitigate legal and compliance risks and support implementation of risk management strategies.  Serve as a trusted advisor to cross-functional teams including Commercial, Finance, Human Resources, Compliance, and Supply Chain.  Manage disputes, product liability cases, investigations, and other legal matters in coordination with internal stakeholders