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**Job Function: **
Technology Enterprise Strategy & Security
**Job Sub Function: **
Security & Controls
Job Category:
People Leader
All Job Posting Locations:
Pune, Maharashtra, India
Job Description:
DePuy Synthes is recruiting for a Director, Business Information Security; this Hybrid position will be in Raynham, MA (USA). Alternate Hybrid locations may be considered at Raritan, NJ (USA), West Chester, PA (USA), Warsaw, IN (USA), Palm Beach Gardens, FL (USA), OR Pune, India.
Please note that this role is available across multiple countries and may be posted under different requisition numbers to comply with local requirements. While you are welcome to apply to any or all of the postings, we recommend focusing on the specific country(s) that align with your preferred location(s):
Raynham, MA (USA) - Requisition Number: R-072542
Pune, India - Requisition Number: R-073290
Remember, whether you apply to one or all of these requisition numbers, your applications will be considered as a single submission.
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 Director, Business Information Security serves as a strategic security leader and trusted advisor to the DePuy Synthes business, accountable for protecting information assets while enabling business growth and innovation and reports into the DePuy Synthes Technology organization. This role shapes and executes business‑aligned information security strategies, partners closely with senior leaders, and ensures risk‑based, compliant, and resilient security capabilities across commercial, R&D, manufacturing, and enabling functions. This is a highly visible role with direct impact on patient safety, product integrity, regulatory compliance, and enterprise trust.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead the development and execution of the business information security strategy aligned with DePuy Synthes objectives and enterprise security direction.
Act as the primary security partner to business leaders, providing risk‑based guidance that enables innovation while protecting critical data and systems.
Identify, assess, and manage information security risks across business processes, products, and digital initiatives.
Oversee implementation and adoption of security controls, policies, and standards in alignment with enterprise frameworks and regulatory requirements.
Drive incident preparedness, response, and recovery in partnership with enterprise cyber and technology teams.
Influence secure‑by‑design practices across digital products, platforms, and third‑party engagements.
Lead cross‑functional collaboration with IT, Legal, Privacy, Quality, Regulatory, and Compliance teams to ensure holistic risk management.
Provide executive‑level reporting on security posture, risk trends, and remediation progress.
Guide, mentor, and provide matrix leadership to security professionals supporting the business.
Champion a strong security culture aligned with the Johnson & Johnson Credo and Leadership Imperatives.
Qualifications:
Education:
Bachelor’s degree in Information Security, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (required).
Master’s degree in Information Security, Technology Management, Business Administration, or a related discipline (preferred).
Experience and Skills:
Required:
10–12 years of experience in information security, cybersecurity, or technology risk management, including leadership at the director or senior manager level.
Demonstrated experience aligning security strategy with complex business objectives in a regulated environment.
Strong understanding of security governance, risk management, and compliance frameworks.
Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders and translate technical risk into business impact.
Experience leading cross‑functional, matrixed teams and driving enterprise‑scale initiatives.
Excellent communication, executive presence, and decision‑making skills.
Preferred:
Experience supporting MedTech, healthcare, life sciences, or other highly regulated industries.
Hands‑on experience with product security, cloud security, and third‑party risk management.
Track record of leading security transformation or maturity programs.
Experience operating in global organizations with complex regulatory landscapes.
Demonstrated success building security culture and awareness programs.
Other:
Language: English required; additional languages are a plus.
Travel: Up to 20%, primarily domestic with occasional international travel.
Certifications (preferred): CISSP, CISM, CISA, or equivalent.
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**Required Skills: **
Preferred Skills:
Business Process Design, Creating Purpose, Crisis Management, Critical Thinking, Cybersecurity, Developing Others, Inclusive Leadership, Information Security Auditing, Information Security Management System (ISMS), Information Technology (IT) Security Assessments, Information Technology Strategies, Leadership, Organizing, People Performance Management, Presentation Design, Process Optimization, Security Architecture Design, Security Policies