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**Job Function: **
Quality
**Job Sub Function: **
Customer/Commercial Quality
Job Category:
Professional
All Job Posting Locations:
Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, United States of America
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) Manager, CQ Site Lead (WPB), located in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida.
Job Overview
The Manager, CQ Site Lead (WPB) is responsible for providing on‑site Commercial Quality leadership at the West Palm Beach location. This role ensures consistent execution of quality management system (QMS) requirements, regulatory compliance, and commercial quality processes across site operations. The position has a direct impact on patient safety, regulatory readiness, and business continuity by serving as the primary quality leader for the site and partnering closely with Commercial, Regulatory Affairs, Supply Chain, and Global Quality teams.
Key Responsibilities
Serve as the primary Commercial Quality site lead for the West Palm Beach location, ensuring compliance with QMS and regulatory requirements.
Lead and oversee execution of commercial quality processes at the site, including post‑market and distribution‑related activities.
Act as the main quality point of contact for site leadership, commercial teams, and cross‑functional partners.
Support and ensure readiness for internal audits, external audits, and health authority inspections.
Monitor site‑level quality metrics, trends, and risks; drive corrective and preventive actions as needed.
Partner with Regulatory Affairs, Supply Chain, and Operations to support compliant product distribution and lifecycle activities.
Ensure local implementation and adherence to global quality policies, procedures, and standards.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives to strengthen quality culture, compliance, and operational effectiveness at the site.
Qualifications
Education:
Bachelor’s degree in Quality, Engineering, Life Sciences, Regulatory Affairs, or a related discipline (required).
Master’s degree or MBA (preferred).
Experience and Skills:
Required:
Typically 6-8 years of progressive experience in Quality, Regulatory, Compliance, or related roles within a regulated industry.
Demonstrated experience with Quality Management Systems and commercial quality processes.
Experience supporting audits, inspections, and regulatory interactions.
Strong understanding of regulatory and quality requirements impacting commercial operations.
Proven ability to lead site‑level quality execution and influence cross‑functional stakeholders.
Preferred:
Experience in medical devices, healthcare, or other highly regulated industries.
Experience in a site‑based quality leadership role.
Exposure to post‑market or distribution‑related quality activities.
Experience working in a global or matrixed organization.
Quality or Regulatory certifications (e.g., ASQ, RAC).
Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
Other:
Language: English required.
Travel: Limited; occasional domestic travel.
Certifications: Quality or Regulatory certifications preferred but not required.
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Required Skills:
Preferred Skills:
Coaching, Compliance Management, Consulting, Continuous Improvement, Fact-Based Decision Making, ISO 9001, Performance Measurement, Process Improvements, Quality Control (QC), Quality Management Systems (QMS), Quality Standards, Regulatory Environment, Stakeholder Engagement, Standard Operating Procedure (SOP), Technical Credibility
The anticipated base pay range for this position is :
$102,000.00 - $177,100.00
Additional Description for Pay Transparency:
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)).
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; for employees who reside in the State of Colorado –48 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington –56 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 year
Parental Leave – 480 hours within one year of the birth/adoption/foster care of a child
Bereavement Leave – 240 hours for an immediate family member: 40 hours for an extended family member per calendar year
Caregiver Leave – 80 hours in a 52-week rolling period10 days
Volunteer Leave – 32 hours per calendar year
Military Spouse Time-Off – 80 hours per calendar year
For additional general information on Company benefits, please go to: - https://www.careers.jnj.com/employee-benefits