Director, France & Benelux

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: Brussels, Brussels-Capital Region, Belgium, Issy-les-Moulineaux, France Job Description: DePuy Synthes is recruiting for a Director, France & Benelux, located in   Brussels, Belgium or Issy-Les-Moulineax, France.  The Director, France & Benelux – Legal serves as a senior legal leader responsible for shaping and executing the legal strategy across France and the Benelux region. This role partners closely with commercial, supply chain, regulatory, and government affairs teams, and plays a critical role in managing risk, supporting complex transactions, and shaping ethical business practices in a highly regulated environment. This is a highly visible leadership opportunity to influence business decisions, manage risk, and strengthen the organization’s legal and compliance posture in key markets within a highly regulated medical devices environment.

Serve as the primary legal advisor for DePuy Synthes in France and the Benelux regions, advising senior business and functional leaders on legal and compliance matters.  Provide legal guidance on healthcare compliance, regulatory matters, advertising and promotion, product liability, legal disputes, and interactions with healthcare professionals and institutions.  Draft, review, and negotiate a broad range of commercial agreements, including distributor, customer, government, consulting and strategic alliance contracts.  Identify, assess, and manage legal and compliance risks, developing practical mitigation strategies aligned with business objectives.  Partner closely with regional Health Care Compliance and Privacy teams to ensure alignment with company policies and standards.  Support investigations, disputes, regulatory inquiries and litigation matters in coordination with in-house and external counsel and manage legal spend.  Monitor changes in local and regional laws affecting the medical devices industry in France and the Benelux regions, proactively advising the business on implications.  Support ethics, compliance training initiatives, and promote a strong culture of integrity across the region.  Champion the transformation of legal service delivery through the effective use of AI, automation, digital platforms, and emerging technologies.  Reimagine legal workflows and operating models to deliver legal services more efficiently to drive greater business value.

Education:  Bachelor’s degree in Law (LL.B. or equivalent) required  Advanced legal degree (LL.M. or Juris Doctor) preferred  Experience and Skills:  Required:  Minimum of 10–12 years of relevant legal experience in a corporate, law firm, or healthcare environment  Senior in‑house or equivalent experience advising regulated industries.  Strong knowledge of French and Benelux regions healthcare, regulatory, and commercial law.  Strong negotiation, drafting and contract interpretation skills  Demonstrated ability to provide clear, commercially grounded and pragmatic