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**Job Function: **
Strategy & Corporate Development
**Job Sub Function: **
Business Development
Job Category:
Professional
All Job Posting Locations:
Bogotá, Distrito Capital, Colombia, Las Condes, Santiago,, Region Metropolitana de Santiago, Chile, Mexico City, Mexico, São Paulo, Brazil
Job Description:
Location: Bogotá, Colombia
DePuy Synthes is recruiting for a(n) Business & Process Excellence Manager, located in Bogotá, Colombia.
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.
Job Overview
The Business & Process Excellence Manager plays a critical role in driving operational excellence across DePuy Synthes by leading enterprise and functional process improvement initiatives. This role partners closely with cross‑functional leaders to identify, analyze, and improve end‑to‑end business processes, enabling higher quality outcomes, improved efficiency, and sustainable performance. The position offers the opportunity to make a visible impact by embedding a culture of continuous improvement and data‑driven decision making across the organization.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the identification, analysis, and improvement of core business processes using Lean, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement methodologies.
Partner with functional and regional leaders to translate business strategy into process excellence roadmaps and measurable improvement initiatives.
Facilitate cross‑functional workshops to map current‑state processes, identify gaps, and design future‑state solutions.
Drive standardization of processes, documentation, and performance metrics to improve quality, compliance, and efficiency.
Manage and track process improvement projects, ensuring delivery against timelines, cost, and benefit targets.
Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure process effectiveness and support data‑driven decisions.
Support change management activities, including stakeholder engagement, communication, and training, to ensure adoption of new processes.
Coach and mentor team members and business partners on process excellence tools and best practices.
Ensure all activities align with Johnson & Johnson Credo values, quality standards, and regulatory requirements.
Qualifications
Education:
Bachelor’s degree required in Business Administration, Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Operations, or a related field.
Master’s degree (MBA or equivalent) preferred.
Experience and Skills:
Required:
Typically 8-10 years of progressive experience in business process improvement, operational excellence, quality, or related functions.
Demonstrated experience leading cross‑functional process improvement initiatives in a complex organization.
Strong knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, or similar methodologies.
Proven ability to analyze data, develop insights, and translate them into actionable improvement plans.
Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously with measurable business outcomes.
Strong stakeholder management, facilitation, and communication skills.
Preferred:
Experience in medical devices, healthcare, life sciences, or a regulated industry.
Formal certification such as Lean Six Sigma Black Belt or equivalent.
Experience supporting global or regional process standardization initiatives.
Exposure to digital process improvement tools, automation, or analytics platforms.
Other:
Languages: Spanish and English proficiency required.
Travel: Up to ~30% domestic and/or international travel, as business needs require.
Certifications: Lean Six Sigma certification preferred (Green Belt or Black Belt).
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**Required Skills: **
Preferred Skills:
Alliance Formation, Business Development, Business Valuations, Customer Alignment, Due Diligence, Market Research, Mentorship, Negotiation, Organizing, Process Improvements, Product Marketing Sales, Product Strategies, Relationship Building, Sales Prospecting, Strategic Change, Strategic Thinking, Technical Credibility