Posted June 08, 2026
Manager, Global UDI
Raynham, Massachusetts, United States
Full time
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Job Function:
Data Analytics & Computational Sciences
Job Sub Function:
Multi-Family Data Analytics & Computational Sciences
Job Category:
People Leader
All Job Posting Locations:
Raynham, Massachusetts, United States of America, Ringaskiddy, Cork, Ireland, West Chester, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Job Description:
DePuy Synthes is recruiting for a Manager, Global UDI, located in Raynham, MA and Ringaskiddy, Ireland.
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):
Raynham, MA (USA) - Requisition Number: 078355
Loughbeg, Ringaskiddy - Requisition Number: 081281
Remember, whether you apply to one or all of these requisition numbers, your applications will be considered as a single submission.
Job Overview
The Manager, Global UDI is a key leadership role responsible for ensuring global compliance, governance, and execution of Unique Device Identification (UDI) requirements across DePuy Synthes' orthopedic portfolio. This role partners closely with Regulatory Affairs, IT, Supply Chain, R&D, and Commercial teams to ensure UDI data integrity, system readiness, and regulatory compliance across global markets.
This position offers the opportunity to lead a globally impactful compliance program that directly supports patient safety, product traceability, and regulatory readiness while shaping scalable, future ‑ ready UDI processes and systems.
Key Responsibilities
Qualifications
Education
Experience and Skills
Required:
Preferred:
Other
For more information on how we support the whole health of our employees throughout their wellness, career, and life journey, please visit www.careers.jnj.com .
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.
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.
Johnson & Johnson is committed to providing an interview process that is inclusive of our applicants' needs. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation, external applicants please contact us via https://www.jnj.com/contact-us/careers, internal employees contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource.
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Required Skills:
Preferred Skills:
Advanced Analytics, Change Management, Critical Thinking, Data Analysis, Data Privacy Standards, Data Quality, Data Reporting, Data Savvy, Data Science, Data Visualization, Developing Others, Digital Fluency, Inclusive Leadership, Leadership, Process Optimization, Relationship Building, Statistical Computing, Strategic Thinking
The anticipated base pay range for this position is :
1,17,000.00 - 2,34,000.00 USD Annual
Additional 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)). 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
As guided by Our Credo, Johnson & Johnson is responsible to our employees who work with us throughout the world. We provide an inclusive work environment where each person is considered as an individual. At Johnson & Johnson, we respect the diversity and dignity of our employees and recognize their merit.
Job Function:
Data Analytics & Computational Sciences
Job Sub Function:
Multi-Family Data Analytics & Computational Sciences
Job Category:
People Leader
All Job Posting Locations:
Raynham, Massachusetts, United States of America, Ringaskiddy, Cork, Ireland, West Chester, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Job Description:
DePuy Synthes is recruiting for a Manager, Global UDI, located in Raynham, MA and Ringaskiddy, Ireland.
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):
Raynham, MA (USA) - Requisition Number: 078355
Loughbeg, Ringaskiddy - Requisition Number: 081281
Remember, whether you apply to one or all of these requisition numbers, your applications will be considered as a single submission.
Job Overview
The Manager, Global UDI is a key leadership role responsible for ensuring global compliance, governance, and execution of Unique Device Identification (UDI) requirements across DePuy Synthes' orthopedic portfolio. This role partners closely with Regulatory Affairs, IT, Supply Chain, R&D, and Commercial teams to ensure UDI data integrity, system readiness, and regulatory compliance across global markets.
This position offers the opportunity to lead a globally impactful compliance program that directly supports patient safety, product traceability, and regulatory readiness while shaping scalable, future ‑ ready UDI processes and systems.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and govern the global UDI program, ensuring compliance with FDA, EU MDR, and other applicable international UDI regulations.
- Own UDI ‑ related quality processes, procedures, and controls, ensuring alignment with standards.
- Partner with IT and digital teams to ensure UDI system design, validation, data integrity, and ongoing system compliance.
- Provide quality oversight for UDI data management, including master data accuracy, change control, and issue remediation.
- Lead cross ‑ functional collaboration with Regulatory Affairs, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, R&D, and Commercial teams to ensure end ‑ to ‑ end UDI execution.
- Support and participate in regulatory inspections, internal audits, and health authority interactions related to UDI compliance.
- Monitor global regulatory trends and translate new or evolving UDI requirements into scalable business and quality processes.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance UDI governance, efficiency, and compliance sustainability.
- Provide coaching and leadership to team members and stakeholders to strengthen UDI and quality capabilities across the organization.
Qualifications
Education
- Required: Bachelor's degree in Engineering , Life Sciences, Information Systems, or a related field.
- Preferred: Master's degree in a scientific, technical, or business discipline.
Experience and Skills
Required:
- 6-8 years of relevant experience in Quality Assurance, Regulatory Compliance, or Technology Quality within a regulated industry (medical devices strongly preferred).
- Demonstrated experience with UDI regulations and global regulatory frameworks (e.g., FDA, EU MDR).
- Strong knowledge of quality systems, data governance, and computerized system validation.
- Proven ability to lead cross ‑ functional , global initiatives in a matrixed organization.
- Experience supporting audits and regulatory inspections.
- Strong analytical, problem ‑ solving , and risk ‑ based decision ‑ making skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Preferred:
- Experience working with enterprise systems supporting UDI and product data (e.g., ERP, PLM, labeling systems).
- Prior people ‑ leadership or matrix leadership experience.
- Experience within orthopedics or complex medical device portfolios.
- Familiarity with global supply chain and labeling processes.
- Change management or continuous improvement experience in regulated environments.
Other
- Language: English ( additional languages a plus).
- Travel: Up to 10-20%, domestic and international.
- Certifications: ASQ, RAC, or equivalent quality/regulatory certifications preferred.
For more information on how we support the whole health of our employees throughout their wellness, career, and life journey, please visit www.careers.jnj.com .
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.
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.
Johnson & Johnson is committed to providing an interview process that is inclusive of our applicants' needs. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation, external applicants please contact us via https://www.jnj.com/contact-us/careers, internal employees contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource.
#LI-Hybrid
#DePuySynthesCareers
Required Skills:
Preferred Skills:
Advanced Analytics, Change Management, Critical Thinking, Data Analysis, Data Privacy Standards, Data Quality, Data Reporting, Data Savvy, Data Science, Data Visualization, Developing Others, Digital Fluency, Inclusive Leadership, Leadership, Process Optimization, Relationship Building, Statistical Computing, Strategic Thinking
The anticipated base pay range for this position is :
1,17,000.00 - 2,34,000.00 USD Annual
Additional 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)). 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
