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**Job Function: **
Strategy & Corporate Development
**Job Sub Function: **
Real Estate Management
Job Category:
People Leader
All Job Posting Locations:
Chiyoda, Tokyo, Japan
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 Director, RE Delivery - EMEA/APAC located in Loughbeg or Ringaskiddy (Ireland) or Singapore (Singapore) or Tokyo (Japan).
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):
Ireland - Requisition Number: 074914
Singapore - Requisition Number: 077586
Japan - Requisition Number: 077590
Remember, whether you apply to one or all of these requisition numbers, your applications will be considered as a single submission.
The Director, Real Estate Delivery – EMEA/APAC is accountable for the end-to-end execution of real estate transactions, projects, and portfolio initiatives across Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and Asia-Pacific. This role leads regional delivery teams and partners to execute DPS's global real estate strategy while navigating regulatory diversity, market variability, labor frameworks, and geopolitical considerations.
Operating as the primary regional execution leader, this role translates global strategy, standards, and governance into locally compliant, business-ready delivery, ensuring speed, quality, cost discipline, and risk management across a highly complex and diverse regional portfolio.
Scope of Role
Regional portfolio: EMEA & APAC portion of ~47 DPS properties
Functional scope: Transaction management, project execution, regional portfolio delivery, lease administration, compliance
Geographic reach: Europe, Middle East, Africa, Asia-Pacific
Authority: Regional delivery ownership and execution accountability within global governance, standards, and approval frameworks
Key Responsibilities
Regional Real Estate Delivery Leadership
Own and lead real estate delivery across EMEA/APAC, ensuring consistent execution across markets with varying regulatory, commercial, and operational environments.
Serve as the single point of accountability for regional execution performance.
Lead, develop, and coordinate regional RE delivery teams and matrixed partners.
Drive standardization, governance, and best-practice sharing across RE delivery teams to improve speed, quality, and controls.
Transaction & Portfolio Execution
Execute real estate transactions including leases, renewals, expansions, exits, consolidations, and dispositions.
Partner with RE Governance & Strategy on business case development, approvals, and prioritization, ensuring alignment to global strategy.
Oversee lease administration and documentation, ensuring compliance with local legal and regulatory requirements.
Support transformation initiatives, portfolio optimization, and long-range real estate planning to align the portfolio with evolving business needs.
Project Execution & Performance Management
Oversee project execution across the region, ensuring adherence to approved scope, cost, schedule, and quality standards.
Apply standardized delivery models and best practices while adapting execution to local market realities.
Proactively identify and manage delivery risks, including regulatory delays, stakeholder constraints, and market volatility.
Strategic Space & Site Delivery
Deliver strategic space planning, workplace, and site initiatives aligned to global workplace and design standards.
Support site changes, relocations, expansions, and consolidations, including coordination with FM and Property Services for operational readiness.
Manage handoffs from project delivery to ongoing operations.
Compliance & Governance Adherence
Ensure all regional activities comply with global RE governance, approval thresholds, and internal controls.
Navigate and manage local regulatory, labor, and consultation requirements, including Works Councils where applicable.
Act as the regional escalation point for compliance, execution risk, and delivery challenges.
Deliver projects and services in compliance with applicable safety, quality, regulatory, and company standards; partner with EHSS to embed safe execution.
Stakeholder & Supplier Management
Partner closely with:
Global RE Governance & Strategy
Property Services
Strategic Supplier Management
Finance, Legal, Procurement, and regional Business Leaders
Drive accountability from third‑party providers delivering regional RE services across diverse markets.
Influence and align senior stakeholders through clear executive communication, decision support, and change leadership.
Core Capabilities
Regional real estate delivery leadership in complex markets
Transaction and lease execution across multiple jurisdictions
Project delivery and performance management
Portfolio execution and site delivery
Regulatory and compliance navigation
Financial and business case discipline
Stakeholder and vendor management
Competencies & Skills
Execution Leadership
Strong bias toward delivery, accountability, and results in complex environments.
Ability to manage multiple concurrent initiatives across diverse geographies and time zones.
Commercial & Financial Acumen
Solid understanding of real estate economics, lease structures, and project financials across varied markets.
Ability to manage cost, schedule, and scope trade‑offs in volatile or constrained environments.
Influence & Collaboration
Proven ability to lead through influence in a matrixed global organization.
Strong communication skills across cultures, functions, and seniority levels.
Judgment & Problem Solving
Sound judgment navigating regulatory, stakeholder, and geopolitical complexity.
Ability to anticipate risks and drive pragmatic, compliant solutions.
Experience & Education (Suggested)
12+ years of experience in corporate real estate delivery, transactions, or project management
Experience leading EMEA and/or APAC regional portfolios in a global enterprise
Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred
Proven ability to lead through influence in a global, matrixed organization and manage multiple concurrent initiatives across diverse geographies and time zones.
Preferred
Master’s degree (MBA or equivalent).
Experience leading EMEA and/or APAC regional portfolios in a global enterprise.
Background in medical device, pharmaceutical, or other highly regulated industries.
Experience with workplace strategy, site consolidation, or portfolio optimization initiatives.
Familiarity with sustainability, energy efficiency, or green building standards.
Executive‑level presentation, negotiation, stakeholder management, and change leadership capabilities.
Certifications such as PMP, RICS, or similar project/real estate credentials.
Additional regional languages.
Other: Travel up to 20–30%, including international travel across EMEA and APAC.
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.
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**Required Skills: **
Preferred Skills:
Alliance Formation, Budget Management, Business Savvy, Contract Management, Contract Monitoring, Developing Others, Fact-Based Decision Making, Financial Forecasting, Inclusive Leadership, Leadership, Negotiation, Program Management, Project Reporting, Real Estate Management, Regulatory Environment, Strategic Change, Succession Planning