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**Job Function: **
Quality
**Job Sub Function: **
Quality Documentation
Job Category:
People Leader
All Job Posting Locations:
New Brunswick, New Jersey, United States of America, Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, United States of America, Ringaskiddy, Cork, Ireland, West Chester, Pennsylvania, United States of America, Zuchwil, Switzerland
Job Description:
Johnson & Johnson announced plans to separate our Orthopaedics business to establish a standalone orthopaedics 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.
DePuy Synthes is recruiting for a(n) Director, Global Document Control – Quality Systems, located in New Jersey, US248 PA WEST CHESTER - 1302 WRIGHTS LN E;US244 FL PALM BEACH GARDENS - 4500 RIVERSIDE DR;CH014 Synthes/J&J AG, Zuchwil;Loughbeg, Ringaskiddy
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Job Overview
The Director, Global Document Control is responsible for leading and governing the global document control function within Quality Systems. This role ensures consistent, compliant management of quality documentation across the enterprise, enabling regulatory compliance, audit readiness, and operational excellence. The position plays a critical leadership role by setting global standards, driving harmonization, and partnering with Quality, Regulatory Affairs, Manufacturing, and Commercial teams to ensure document control processes effectively support the full product lifecycle.
Key Responsibilities
Provide strategic leadership and oversight for global document control processes within Quality Systems.
Establish and maintain global document control standards, policies, and governance aligned with regulatory and quality requirements.
Ensure consistent execution of document lifecycle management, including creation, review, approval, distribution, and archival.
Drive harmonization and standardization of document control practices across regions and functions.
Partner with Regulatory Affairs, Manufacturing, Commercial Quality, and IT to support compliant documentation across the product lifecycle.
Support internal and external audits, inspections, and health authority interactions related to documentation and records management.
Monitor document control performance, metrics, and risks; drive continuous improvement initiatives.
Lead, mentor, and develop document control and quality systems teams, fostering a culture of compliance and operational excellence.
Qualifications
Education:
Bachelor’s degree in Quality, Engineering, Life Sciences, Regulatory Affairs, or a related discipline (required).
Master’s degree or advanced technical degree (preferred).
Experience and Skills:
Required:
Typically 10-12 years of progressive experience in Quality Systems, Document Control, or related roles within a regulated industry.
Demonstrated leadership experience managing global or multi‑regional document control functions.
Deep understanding of quality system and regulatory requirements related to documentation and records management.
Proven ability to design and implement standardized, scalable document control processes.
Experience supporting audits, inspections, and regulatory assessments.
Preferred:
Experience in medical devices, healthcare, or other highly regulated industries.
Experience working in a global, matrixed organization.
Familiarity with electronic document management systems (eDMS).
Experience driving digital transformation or system modernization initiatives.
Quality or Regulatory certifications (e.g., ASQ, RAC).
Strong leadership, stakeholder management, and change‑management skills.
Other:
Language: English required.
Travel: Moderate travel (domestic and occasional international).
Certifications: Quality or Regulatory certifications preferred but not required.
The expected base pay range for this position is **$150,000.00 to **258,750.00
Subject to the terms of their respective plans, employees and/or eligible dependents are eligible to participate in the following Company sponsored employee benefit programs: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, business accident insurance, and group legal insurance.
Subject to the terms of their respective plans, employees are eligible to participate in the Company’s consolidated retirement plan (pension) and savings plan (401(k))
- This position is eligible to participate in the Company’s long-term incentive program.
Subject to the terms of their respective policies and date of hire, employees are eligible for the following time off benefits:
- Vacation –120 hours per calendar year
- Sick time - 40 hours per calendar year
- Holiday pay, including Floating Holidays –13 days per calendar year
- Work, Personal and Family Time - up to 40 hours per calendar
- Parental Leave – 480 hours within one year of the birth/adoption/foster care of a child.
- Condolence Leave – 30 days for an immediate family member: 5 days for an extended family member
- Caregiver Leave – 10 days
- Volunteer Leave – 4 days
- Military Spouse Time-Off – 80 hours
For additional general information on Company benefits, please go to:
- https://www.careers.jnj.com/employee-benefits.
Johnson & Johnson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by federal, state or local law. We actively seek qualified candidates who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities as defined under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act.
Johnson & Johnson is committed to providing an interview process that is inclusive of our applicants’ needs. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation, external applicants please contact us via https://www.jnj.com/contact-us/careers, internal employees contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource.
This job posting is anticipated to close on June 1, 2026. The Company may however extend this time-period, in which case the posting will remain available on https://www.careers.jnj.com to accept additional applications.
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Required Skills:
Preferred Skills:
Business Savvy, Compliance Management, Compliance Policies, Developing Others, Inclusive Leadership, Industry Analysis, ISO 9001, Leadership, Process Improvements, Quality Control (QC), Quality Standards, Quality Systems Documentation, Stakeholder Engagement, Standard Operating Procedure (SOP), Statistical Process Control (SPC), Systems Thinking, Technical Writing
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