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**Job Function: **
Regulatory Affairs Group
**Job Sub Function: **
Regulatory Affairs
Job Category:
Professional
All Job Posting Locations:
Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, United States of America, Raynham, Massachusetts, United States of America, Warsaw, Indiana, United States of America, West Chester, Pennsylvania, 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 Manager, Prod Stwdshp SME Mat & Chem, located in Raynham, Massachusetts, West Chester, PA, Warsaw, IN, Palm Beach Gardens, FL, Leeds, UK or Cork, Ireland.
**Job Overview **
The Manager, Product Stewardship SME – Materials & Chemicals provides subject‑matter expertise to ensure regulatory compliance and safe use of materials and chemicals across the product lifecycle. This role supports global product stewardship activities by interpreting and applying chemical, material, and environmental regulations, enabling compliant product development, manufacturing, and commercialization. The position plays a critical role in managing regulatory risk, supporting sustainability objectives, and partnering cross‑functionally to ensure continued market access for DePuy Synthes products.
**Key Responsibilities **
- Serve as a subject‑matter expert for product stewardship related to materials and chemicals, supporting regulatory compliance activities.
- Interpret and apply global, regional, and local chemical and material regulations (e.g., substance restrictions, disclosure requirements) to products and processes.
- Provide regulatory and technical guidance on material composition, chemical compliance, and product safety assessments.
- Partner with Regulatory Affairs, Quality, R&D, Supply Chain, and Sustainability teams to support product lifecycle decisions.
- Support regulatory submissions, responses, and documentation related to materials and chemical compliance.
- Monitor evolving chemical and material regulations and assess potential business and product impacts.
- Support internal and external audits, inspections, and compliance assessments related to product stewardship.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives to strengthen product stewardship processes, data quality, and compliance governance.
**Qualifications **
**Education: **
- Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Materials Science, Engineering, Regulatory Affairs, Environmental Science, or a related discipline (required).
- Advanced degree in a scientific or regulatory field (preferred).
**Experience and Skills: **
**Required: **
- Typically 6-8 years of progressive experience in product stewardship, regulatory affairs, materials compliance, or chemical compliance within a regulated industry.
- Strong knowledge of chemical and material regulatory requirements and product stewardship principles.
- Experience interpreting regulations and applying requirements to products and manufacturing processes.
- Ability to analyze complex material and chemical data and communicate impacts clearly to stakeholders.
**Preferred: **
- Experience in medical devices, healthcare, or other highly regulated industries.
- Familiarity with global chemical regulations and reporting requirements.
- Experience supporting regulatory audits or inspections related to materials or chemical compliance.
- Experience working in a global or matrixed organization.
- Demonstrated experience driving product stewardship or compliance process improvements.
- Excellent analytical, documentation, and problem‑solving skills.
- Strong collaboration and stakeholder management skills in a cross‑functional environment.
**Other: **
- Language: English required.
- Travel: Limited; occasional domestic or international travel.
- Certifications: Regulatory Affairs Certification (RAC) or relevant chemical/compliance certifications 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
The anticipated base pay range for this position is :
$117,000.00 - $201,250.00
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)). 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; 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
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