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Job Function:
Technology Product & Platform Management
Job Sub Function:
Multi-Family Technology Product & Platform Management
Job Category:
People Leader
All Job Posting Locations:
Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, United States of America, Raritan, New Jersey, United States of America, Raynham, Massachusetts, United States of America, Warsaw, Indiana, United States of America, West Chester, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Job Description:
DePuy Synthes is recruiting fora(n)Director, Reg & Scientific Affairs; this Hybrid positionwill be in Raynham, MA (USA). Alternate Hybrid locations may be considered at Raritan, NJ (USA), West Chester, PA (USA), Warsaw, IN (USA), or Palm Beach Gardens, FL (USA).
Johnson & Johnson announced plans to separate our Orthopedics business toestablisha standalone orthopedics company,operatingasDePuy Synthes. The process of the planned separation isanticipatedto be completed within 18 to24 months, subject to legal requirements, including consultation with works councils and other employee representative bodies, as may berequired, regulatory approvals and other customary conditions and approvals. Should you accept this position, it isanticipatedthat, following conclusion of the transaction, you would be an employee of DePuySynthesand 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 atan appropriate timeand subject to any necessary consultation processes.
This Director role provides strategic leadership at the intersection of regulatory affairs, scientific engagement, and R&D technology enablement. The position plays a critical role inshaping howdigital and technology solutions support regulatory compliance, scientific evidence generation, and lifecycle management for DePuy Synthes' orthopedic portfolio. The Director partners closely with R&D, Quality,ScientificAffairs(Clinical, Pre-clinical andMedical Affairs),and IT leaders to ensuretechnologyenabledregulatory strategies that accelerate innovation whilemaintainingthe highest standards of compliance and patient safetyand reports into theDePuySynthes Technology organization.
Oversee technology platforms supporting regulatory submissions, registrations, product dossiers, labeling, clinical and scientific content, and postmarket evidence.
Partner with Quality, Clinical,ScientificAffairs, Legal, Privacy, and IT Risk to ensure systems and data meet regulatory, validation, and audit requirements.
Enable data integrity, traceability, and compliance across the endtoend productlifecycle, including design controls, submissions, and postmarket activities.
Support global inspections, audits, and regulatory interactions by ensuring system readiness, documentation, and reliable access to authoritative data.
Lead, mentor, and develop a highperforming team of technology leaders, product owners, and domain experts.
Lead the application of AI, advanced analytics, and automation to modernize R&D platforms, accelerating product development, improving scientific and engineering insights, and strengtheningendtoenddecisionmakingwhile enabling scalable, compliant, and efficient R&D operations from discovery through lifecycle management.
10-12years of experience in regulatory affairs, scientific affairs, R&D, or related technologyenabled functions within medical devices, pharmaceuticals, or life sciences.
Strong understanding of regulatory frameworksimpactingMedTech (e.g., FDA, EU MDR, ISO standards) and their technology implications.
Experience partnering withRegulatory/Scientific Affairs, R&D, SupplyChainandITorganizations to deliver compliant,valuedrivenoutcomes.
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Required Skills:
Preferred Skills:
Business Alignment, Business Architecture, Business Process Design, Business Savvy, Computer Programming, Developing Others, Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), Inclusive Leadership, Leadership, Platform as a Service (PaaS), Product Knowledge, Program Management, Software Development Management, Strategic Change, Succession Planning, Tactical Planning, Technical Credibility
The anticipated base pay range for this position is :
$150,000.00 - $258,750.00
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