Sr Manager Global Unique Device Identifier (UDI) Program Management

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Job Function:

Project/Program Management Group

Job Sub Function:

Project/Program Management

Job Category:

Professional

All Job Posting Locations:

Bridgewater, New Jersey, United States of America, Cork, Cork, Ireland, Dublin, Ireland, Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, United States of America, Raynham, Massachusetts, United States of America, Warsaw, Indiana, 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.

We are searching for the best talent for Sr Manager Global Unique Device Identifier (UDI) Program Management, located in one of the following locations:

• Raynham, MA
• Bridgewater, NJ
• Cork, Ireland
• Dublin, Ireland
• Palm Beach Gardens, FL
• Warsaw, IN

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 country(s) that align with your preferred location(s):

United States - Requisition Number: R-102789

Ireland – Requisition Number: R-107632

Remember, whether you apply to one or all of these requisition numbers, your applications will be considered as a single submission.

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Purpose:

The Sr. Manager, UDI PMO leads the strategic planning, governance, and execution of the Unique Device Identification (UDI) program within Strategic Governance and Insights, This role is critical to ensuring global regulatory compliance, data integrity, and sustained inspection readiness while enabling efficient, scalable UDI processes across systems and business partners. The role offers high visibility, cross‑functional leadership, and the opportunity to directly impact patient safety and regulatory outcomes across the DePuy Synthes portfolio.

You will be responsible for:

• Lead the UDI Program Management Office (PMO), establishing governance, roadmaps, milestones, and performance metrics aligned to global regulatory requirements (FDA, EU MDR, and other health authorities).
• Provide strategic oversight for UDI‑related technology initiatives, ensuring integration across ERP, labeling, master data, and regulatory submission systems.

• Partner with Quality, Regulatory Affairs, Supply Chain, IT, and Commercial teams to drive end‑to‑end UDI compliance and execution.
• Ensure inspection readiness by maintaining robust documentation, risk management, change control, and audit support processes.
• Lead and develop a team of PMO and UDI professionals, fostering accountability, continuous improvement, and strong quality culture.
• Monitor global regulatory changes related to UDI and assess business impact, driving timely implementation of required updates.
• Manage program risks, dependencies, and resource planning to ensure on‑time, compliant delivery of UDI initiatives.
• Drive process optimization and standardization using PMO best practices and quality system principles.

Qualifications / Requirements:

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