Sr. Director, SC Manufacturing & Quality, Orthopedics

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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 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.

About DePuy Synthes

DePuy Synthes is a global leader in Orthopaedics advancing patient care through innovative solutions across joint reconstruction trauma spine sports medicine and related surgical technologies. As DePuy Synthes separates from Johnson & Johnson to become the worlds largest most comprehensive Orthopaedics-focused company the organization is entering a defining chapterestablishing its own corporate identity voice culture and reputation while continuing to serve patients customers and healthcare systems around the world.

Job Overview

This role provides enterprise leadership for Supply Chain Manufacturing and Quality technology across DePuy Synthes. The Sr. Director is responsible for defining and executing the digital strategy that enables reliable product supply compliant manufacturing and strong quality outcomes at scale. This position partners closely with Global Supply Chain Manufacturing Quality Regulatory and IT leaders to modernize platforms strengthen data and analytics and drive measurable business value through technology and reports into the DePuy Synthes Technology organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Set and lead the endtoend technology strategy for Supply Chain Manufacturing and Quality aligned to DePuy Synthes business priorities and regulatory requirements.

• Own the application and data landscape supporting planning sourcing manufacturing execution quality management and distribution ensuring stability scalability and compliance.

• Partner with business leaders to translate operational needs into roadmaps investments and measurable outcomes including cost service and quality improvements.

• Lead large crossfunctional programs such as ERP MES QMS serialization and advanced analytics initiatives across global sites.

• Lead the application of AI advanced analytics and automation to modernize supply chain platforms improving demand forecasting planning accuracy and endtoend decision-making while driving efficient and resilient supply chain operations at scale.

• Ensure regulatory data integrity and cybersecurity compliance across all manufacturing and quality technology platforms.

• Build develop and inspire a highperforming global technology organization including internal teams and strategic partners.

• Establish strong governance vendor management and financial oversight for technology investments and operating spend.

• Champion continuous improvement innovation and standardization to enable resilient and futureready supply chains.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelors degree in Information Technology Engineering Supply Chain or a related field required.

• Masters degree (MBA MS or equivalent) preferred.

Experience and Skills

Required:

• 12-14 years of progressive experience in IT or digital leadership roles supporting Supply Chain Manufacturing and/or Quality in a regulated environment.

• Demonstrated understanding of end-to-end supply planning and production planning in a manufacturing environment translating demand signals into feasible capacity- and material-constrained plans.

• Strong understanding of S&OP / IBP processes including demand/supply balancing scenario modeling and decision-making cadence from executive level through site execution.

• Demonstrated success leading largescale global technology programs and complex transformations.

• Strong understanding of manufacturing and quality systems (e.g. ERP MES QMS) and datadriven decision making.

• Experience operating in highly regulated industries with strong compliance and validation expectations.

• People leadership experience including building diverse inclusive and highperforming teams.

Preferred:

• Experience supporting medical device or life sciences manufacturing environments.

• Background in digital manufacturing advanced analytics or Industry 4.0 initiatives.

• Experience managing global system integrators and strategic technology vendors.

• Strong financial acumen with experience managing multiyear technology budgets.

• Change leadership experience in large matrixed organizations.

• Proven ability to partner with senior business leaders and influence outcomes at the executive level.

Other

• Language: English proficiency required.

• Travel: Up to 20% domestic and international travel.

• Certifications: IT supply chain or program management certifications (e.g. PMP ITIL) preferred.

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