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**Job Function: **
Regulatory Affairs Group
**Job Sub Function: **
Regulatory Affairs
Job Category:
Professional
All Job Posting Locations:
Hellerup, Capital, Denmark
Job Description:
Location: Ostbanegade 123, Copenhagen, Denmark
DePuy Synthes is recruiting for a(n) Project Manager, Nordics, located in Ostbanegade 123, Copenhagen, Denmark
Johnson & Johnson announced plans to separate our Orthopedics business to establish a standalone orthopedics 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 Project Manager, Nordics, supports the planning, coordination, and delivery of QARA‑related projects across the Nordic markets. This role plays a key part in enabling compliant, timely market access and business continuity by coordinating cross‑functional initiatives related to regulatory compliance, quality system execution, and operational readiness.
This position offers broad exposure to regional and global stakeholders and the opportunity to make a tangible impact in a highly regulated MedTech environment by supporting quality and regulatory excellence across the Nordics.
Key Responsibilities
Plan, coordinate, and manage QARA‑related projects supporting regulatory compliance, quality system activities, and market readiness across Nordic countries.
Develop and maintain project plans, timelines, milestones, dependencies, and risk registers aligned with QARA and business objectives.
Coordinate cross‑functional teams including Quality Assurance, Regulatory Affairs, Supply Chain, Operations, and Commercial partners.
Track project progress, identify risks or issues, and drive timely mitigation and resolution in collaboration with stakeholders.
Support implementation of local market initiatives related to regulatory submissions, lifecycle management, audits, and quality system activities.
Ensure project activities comply with internal policies, quality management system requirements, and applicable regulatory standards.
Prepare and deliver project status updates, dashboards, and communications for QARA leadership and key stakeholders.
Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives to enhance project execution, QARA processes, and local market support effectiveness.
Ensuring proactive engagement and shaping of regional policy initiatives that are critical to business strategy, continuity, and growth.
Qualifications
Education
Required: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Life Sciences, Engineering, Regulatory Affairs, or a related field.
Preferred: Advanced degree or project management certification (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2) or training in quality/regulatory disciplines.
Experience and Skills
Required:
4–6 years of progressive experience in project management, quality, regulatory support, operations, or a related role within a regulated industry.
Experience managing cross‑functional projects with multiple stakeholders in a matrixed environment.
Strong organizational, planning, and documentation skills with high attention to detail.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a dynamic environment.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including stakeholder reporting.
Proficiency with standard project management and office tools.
Preferred:
Experience supporting Quality Assurance and/or Regulatory Affairs activities.
Familiarity with medical devices, healthcare, or other highly regulated industries.
Exposure to international or multi‑country market models.
Experience working in a multinational or matrixed organization.
Project management certification (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2, Agile).
Other
Language: English required; Nordic language(s) preferred.
Travel: Limited to moderate regional travel within the Nordics.
Certifications: Project management certifications preferred but not required.
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**Required Skills: **
Preferred Skills:
Analytical Reasoning, Business Writing, Coaching, Collaborating, Communication, Legal Support, Problem Solving, Product Licensing, Public Policies, Regulatory Affairs Management, Regulatory Compliance, Regulatory Development, Regulatory Environment, Regulatory Reporting, Risk Assessments, Strategic Thinking
The anticipated base pay range for this position is:
kr659 000,00 - kr1 077 550,00
Benefits:
In addition to base pay, we offer the following benefits*: an annual bonus with set target (% of pay) depending on pay grade / location, where the actual amount is based on the employees’ and companies’ performance of the previous calendar year, or sales commissions. Moreover, we offer vacation days, parental leave for a minimum of 12 weeks, bereavement leave, caregiver leave, volunteer leave, well-being reimbursement, programs for financial, physical and mental health. We also offer service anniversary and recognition awards, and subject to the terms of their respective plans, employees - and in some location’s eligible dependents - can participate in several insurance plans. For more information, visit Employee benefits | Supporting well-being & career growth | Johnson & Johnson Careers.
*This is for informative purposes only. Amounts and actual benefits may vary by location and are subject to change.