Manager, Distribution Management

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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:

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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 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 operationsbased 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.

T he 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 distributionbased 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 crossfunctional 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: Bachelors 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:

• 68 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 distributorbased and/or operational business models.

• Ability to manage crossfunctional 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 riskmanagement and problemsolving skills.

• Effective written and verbal communication skills.

Other

• Language: English ; additional European languages preferred.

• Travel: Moderate regional travel across EMEA markets.

• Certifications: RAC or equivalent preferred but not .

Johnson & Johnson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity age national origin disability protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by federal state or local law. We actively seek qualified candidates who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities as defined under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act.

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