RA Project Manager, ANZ

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Job Function:

Regulatory Affairs Group

Job Sub Function:

Regulatory Affairs

Job Category:

Professional

All Job Posting Locations:

Mount Wellington, Auckland, New Zealand, North Ryde, New South Wales, Australia

Job Description:

DePuy Synthes is recruiting for a RA Project Manager, ANZ, located in North Ryde, New South Wales, Australia.

The RA Project Manager, ANZ plays a critical role in enabling timely patient access to DePuy Synthes orthopedic solutions by leading regulatory strategy and coordinating regulatory activities across Australia and New Zealand. This role partners closely with global, regional, and local stakeholders to plan, execute, and track regulatory submissions and lifecycle activities, ensuring compliance with ANZ regulatory requirements while supporting business growth and innovation.

This is an exciting opportunity to operate at the intersection of regulatory strategy, project leadership, and cross‑functional collaboration, with visible impact on product availability, market expansion, and operational excellence across the ANZ region.

• Lead and manage regulatory project plans for new product introductions, renewals, and lifecycle changes across Australia and New Zealand.

• Coordinate cross‑functional regulatory activities with local, regional, and global partners (RA, R&D, Clinical, Medical, Quality, Supply Chain, Marketing).

• Develop and maintain detailed regulatory timelines, risk assessments, and status reporting to ensure on‑time delivery.

• Prepare, compile, and support regulatory submissions and responses to health authority questions in accordance with TGA and Medsafe requirements.

• Serve as the primary regulatory project contact for assigned ANZ initiatives, proactively identifying risks and mitigation strategies.

• Ensure alignment of local regulatory execution with global regulatory strategies and company objectives.

• Track and manage regulatory commitments, post‑market changes, and license maintenance activities.

• Support continuous improvement of regulatory project management processes, tools, and metrics within QARA International.

• Mentoring and technical support to Regulatory Affairs associates  as required

REQUIRED

• 5+ years of experience in Regulatory Affairs, Regulatory Operations, or Regulatory Project Management within medical devices, pharmaceuticals, or combination products.

• Demonstrated experience managing regulatory timelines and cross‑functional deliverables.

• Working knowledge of ANZ regulatory frameworks (TGA and Medsafe).

• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a matrixed, global environment.

• Bachelor’s degree in a scientific, engineering, or health‑related discipline (e.g., Biomedical Engineering, Life Sciences, Pharmacy).

DESIREABLE

• Experience supporting orthopedic or medical technology product portfolios.

• Familiarity with global regulatory submission processes and change management.

• Experience using regulatory information management systems (RIMS) or project tracking tools.

• Strong organizational, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

• Project management certification (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2) or equivalent experience.

• Advanced degree or formal training in Regulatory Affairs or Project Management.

Other:

• Language: Fluent English (written and verbal).

• Travel: Limited domestic and occasional international travel.

• Certifications: Regulatory Affairs Certification (RAC) preferred but not required.

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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.

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Required Skills:

Preferred Skills:

Analytical Reasoning, Business Writing, Coaching, Collaboration, Communication, Legal Support, Problem Solving, Product Licensing, Public Policies, Regulatory Affairs Management, Regulatory Compliance, Regulatory Development, Regulatory Environment, Regulatory Reporting, Risk Assessments, Strategic Thinking