Package Development Manager

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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 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.

The Package Development Manager is responsible for leading a team of package development professionals who develop, qualify and commercialize package solutions for DePuy Synthes.

Under limited supervision and in accordance with all applicable federal, state and local laws/regulations and DePuy Synthes procedures and guidelines, the Package Development Manager:

• →Is accountable for all activities associated with the end-to-end delivery of new and updated package designs including request intake, concept development, testing, validations, approvals and commercialization.
• →Manages a portfolio of multiple projects of different complexities and at various stages, using appropriate project management tools and methodologies to deliver objectives, balance priorities, mitigate risks, and manage stakeholder communications with all levels of the organization.
• →Interact with senior leadership and major internal and external partners to establish strategic plans and objectives for programs or projects.
• →Partners with Regulatory Affairs, Product Stewardship, and Label Development to ensure all global regulations are anticipated, understood, and adhered to on a timely basis.
• →Ensures quality output from each phase of the Package Development process from supplier and design inputs, through execution, and output. 
• →Continuously monitor and adjust business processes to better meet the needs of our evolving business.
• →Ensures that responses to quality findings are consistent, robust, appropriate, and timely.
• →Develops talent and ensures the team’s skills are continuously advancing.
• →Operates within a budget, and may provide input on budget allocation and prioritization
• →Ensures that team members follow all Company guidelines related to Health, Safety and Environmental practices.
• →Ensures compliance with all Federal, State, local and Company regulations, policies, and procedures
• →Performs other duties assigned as needed

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business management, or equivalent is required
• Advanced degree in engineering, business management is preferred.
• 6 - 8+ years of relevant work experience is required

• Organization and Talent Development is required.
• Medical Device knowledge is required.
• Experience partnering across geographies and organizations is required.
• Experience within New Product Development, Manufacturing Processes and Quality is required.
• Excellent communication, coping and interpersonal skills to motivate and persuade team members, is required.
• Understanding of sterile barrier packaging system design verification is required.

• Operations and Supply Chain experience is preferred.
• Supplier Management experience preferred.
• Understanding Regulations and Standards for packaging is preferred.
• Six Sigma Green Belt / Black Belt preferred
• Project Management Professional Certification (PMP), Flawless Project Execution Training (FPX), or equivalent is preferred

• 10% travel may be required.

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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