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Raritan, New Jersey, United States of America, Raynham, Massachusetts, United States of America, West Chester, Pennsylvania, United States of AmericaJob 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.
DePuy Synthes is recruiting for a Director, Procurement Contracting located in Raynham, MA OR New Brunswick NJ OR West Chester PA
Job Overview
The Director, Procurement Contracting, is responsible for leading the strategy, governance, and execution of procurement contracting activities across DePuy Synthes. This role provides enterprise‑level leadership to ensure supplier contracts enable business continuity, manage risk, drive value, and support long‑term growth. The position partners closely with Procurement, Legal, Finance, Quality, and Compliance to deliver consistent, compliant, and efficient contracting outcomes in a highly regulated environment. This role has significant influence on supplier relationships, operational performance, and financial results.
Key Responsibilities
Provide strategic legal counsel to the Procurement function, including the Global Services, Supplier contracting organization, on sourcing and contracting activities, including the development, risk assessment and execution of sourcing strategies and effective, efficient and innovative contracting.
Provide legal guidance for complex supplier negotiations by partnering with the Procurement function and Global Services contracting organization to support high value transactions (up to and including multi-million-dollar agreements.)
Work closely with Procurement and Supply Chain business partners to meet business needs and ensure that risks have been identified and mitigated.
Collaborate with Procurement and contracting teams to improve the contracting process, which may include developing and delivering legal and contracting training, harmonizing and rationalizing templates, building and refining playbooks, identifying and adopting best practices and supporting process improvement initiatives in a continued effort to streamline contract and sourcing related processes to improve timeliness, accuracy and quality
Serve as a senior advisor and escalation point from contracting organization for complex negotiations, disputes, and executive‑level contracting decisions.
Qualifications
Education
Juris Doctor with a nationally recognized law school.
Admitted to practice in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
Experience and Skills
Required
Typically requires 10-12 years of progressive experience in commercial contracting in a top-tier major market law firm or in-house, including experience in procurement, supply chain, or manufacturing contracts.
Proven expertise in negotiating and managing complex, high‑value supplier contracts.
Strong team working skills, including relationship management, interpersonal, communication (both written and spoken) and organizational skills.
Strong knowledge of contracting principles, regulatory requirements, and risk management in regulated industries.
Strong executive presence with the ability to lead negotiations and resolve complex escalations.
Preferred
Experience in medical device, medtech, orthopedics, pharmaceutical, or other highly regulated manufacturing environments.
Experience with contract lifecycle management (CLM) systems and procurement digital tools.
Contract experience in early‑stage innovation, robotics, digital health, software or enabling technologies.
Track record of driving enterprise‑level process standardization or transformation initiatives.
Other
Travel: Up to 10–15% domestic and/or international travel.
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Required Skills:
Preferred Skills:
Business Agility, Collaborating, Commercial Laws, Compliance Management, Corporate Governance, Dispute Resolution, Lawyering, Legal Documents Preparation, Legal Services, Negotiation, Process Improvements, Representing, Risk Management, Strategic Thinking, Tactical Planning, Technical CredibilityThe anticipated base pay range for this position is :
$150,000.00 - $258,750.00Additional Description for Pay Transparency:
Subject to the terms of their respective plans, employees are eligible to participate in the Company’s consolidated retirement plan (pension) and savings plan (401(k)).This position is eligible to participate in the Company’s long-term incentive program.
Subject to the terms of their respective policies and date of hire, employees are eligible for the following time off benefits:
Vacation –120 hours per calendar year
Sick time - 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Colorado –48 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington –56 hours per calendar year
Holiday pay, including Floating Holidays –13 days per calendar year
Work, Personal and Family Time - up to 40 hours per calendar year
Parental Leave – 480 hours within one year of the birth/adoption/foster care of a child
Bereavement Leave – 240 hours for an immediate family member: 40 hours for an extended family member per calendar year
Caregiver Leave – 80 hours in a 52-week rolling period10 days
Volunteer Leave – 32 hours per calendar year
Military Spouse Time-Off – 80 hours per calendar year
For additional general information on Company benefits, please go to: - https://www.careers.jnj.com/employee-benefits
Skills Required
- Juris Doctor from a nationally recognized law school
- Admitted to practice in at least one U.S. jurisdiction
- 10-12 years of experience in commercial contracting
- Proven expertise in negotiating complex supplier contracts
- Knowledge of contracting principles and risk management in regulated industries
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage is characterized as comprehensive across medical, dental, and vision, with added supports like onsite clinics, fitness centers, and Employee Assistance resources. Mental-health services and wellbeing reimbursements are also described as meaningful components of the overall package.
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Parental & Family Support — Family-related benefits are presented as notably strong, including paid parental leave for all new parents and additional leave types for caregiving and bereavement. Financial assistance for adoption, fertility treatment, and surrogacy is highlighted as a significant support.
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