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**Job Function: **
Regulatory Affairs Group
**Job Sub Function: **
Regulatory Affairs
Job Category:
Professional
All Job Posting Locations:
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Job Description:
DePuy Synthes is recruiting for a Manager, Distribution Management, this Hybrid position will be based in Warsaw, Masovian (Poland). An alternate Hybrid location may be considered in Dubai (United Arab Emirates).
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 countrys that align with your preferred locations:
Poland – Requisition Number: 074433 United Arab Emirates – Requisition Number: 079403
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 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.
Job Overview
The Manager, Distribution Management, provides operational leadership for quality assurance and regulatory affairs supporting distributor‑ and operations‑based market models across EMEA. This role is accountable for ensuring regulatory compliance, distributor governance, effective quality management system execution, and uninterrupted supply across diverse and highly regulated EMEA markets.
The role plays a critical part in enabling compliant operations, sustained market access, and business continuity. The Manager partners closely with Regulatory Affairs, Quality, Supply Chain, Commercial, and Global QARA teams to manage risk and support efficient, compliant distribution models.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and manage Quality Assurance and Regulatory Affairs activities supporting EMEA operations‑ and distribution‑based market models in alignment with global QARA objectives.
Ensure distributor and operational compliance with applicable local regulations, EU requirements, internal policies, and DePuy Synthes quality management system standards.
Serve as a key QARA point of contact for EMEA Operations & Distribution topics within.
Partner with cross‑functional teams including Regulatory Affairs, Quality, Supply Chain, Legal, and Commercial to support local market needs and supply continuity.
Support distributor onboarding, oversight, and governance from a quality and regulatory compliance perspective.
Monitor regulatory, quality, and operational changes across EMEA markets and assess potential impacts to products, supply, and business operations.
Support and participate in audits, inspections, and assessments related to operations and distribution activities.
Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives to enhance QARA compliance, efficiency, inspection readiness, and operational consistency.
Qualifications
Education
Required: Bachelor’s degree in Regulatory Affairs, Life Sciences, Engineering, Business, or a related discipline.
Preferred: Advanced degree or professional certification in Regulatory Affairs, Quality, or a related field.
Experience and Skills
Required:
6–8 years of progressive experience in Quality Assurance, Regulatory Affairs, operations support, distribution governance, or related roles within a regulated industry.
Strong understanding of EMEA regulatory requirements, distributor obligations, and operational compliance expectations.
Experience supporting distributor‑based and/or operational business models.
Ability to manage cross‑functional stakeholders and complex operational topics in a matrixed environment.
Preferred:
Experience supporting multi‑country market portfolios.
Experience working in a global or matrixed organization.
Exposure to regulatory inspections, quality audits, or health authority interactions across EMEA markets.
Demonstrated experience contributing to process improvement or operational transformation initiatives.
Background in medical devices, healthcare, or other highly regulated industries.
Regulatory Affairs or Quality certification (e.g., RAC or equivalent).
Strong analytical, risk‑management, and problem‑solving skills.
Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Other
Language: English required; additional European languages preferred.
Travel: Moderate regional travel across EMEA markets.
Certifications: RAC or equivalent preferred but not required.
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**Required Skills: **
Preferred Skills:
Analytical Reasoning, Business Writing, Coaching, Compliance Risk, Fact-Based Decision Making, Industry Analysis, Legal Support, Process Improvements, Product Licensing, Public Policies, Regulatory Affairs Management, Regulatory Compliance, Regulatory Development, Regulatory Environment, Risk Assessments, Strategic Thinking, Technical Credibility