Global Occupational Health & Safety Leader – DePuy Synthes- Orthopaedics

This job is with Johnson & Johnson, an inclusive employer and a member of myGwork – the largest global platform for the LGBTQ+ business community. At Johnson & Johnson, we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build a world where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured, where treatments are smarter and less invasive, and solutions are personal.

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.

The Global Occupational Health & Safety Leader is responsible for defining and driving the global OH&S strategy, governance, and performance across DePuy Synthes operations worldwide. The role spans the end-to-end value chain, including R&D, Supply Chain, and Commercial activities, and ensures the consistent protection of employees, contractors, and visitors through effective risk management and a strong safety culture.

Major Duties & Responsibilities:

• Defines and leads the global occupational health and safety strategy across R&D, Supply Chain, and Commercial operations.
• Establishes and governs the global OH&S management system, including policies, standards, and performance expectations.
• Leads identification, assessment, and mitigation of occupational health and safety risks across laboratories, manufacturing, distribution, and commercial environments.
• Ensures effective operational controls and management of change processes are in place for occupational health and safety risks.
• Leads and develops a global Occupational Health & Safety leadership team, including direct management of global process owners for Industrial Hygiene, Fleet Safety, and Safety / Process Safety Management.
• Oversees global occupational health & safety performance monitoring, incident investigation, and corrective action processes.
• Represents DePuy Synthes with regulators, industry forums, and professional organizations on occupational health & safety matters.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Engineering, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Science, or related discipline.
• Typically 10+ years of progressive occupational health and safety experience in global, multi-site, or regulated environments.
• Deep expertise in occupational health and safety principles and risk management.
• Proven ability to lead global strategies and influence senior leaders.
• Strong people leadership experience, including leadership of senior technical experts.
• Excellent communication skills and executive presence.

Travel Required: Yes (Approximately 20-30% Domestic and International)

People Management Experience Required: Yes (Significant global leadership experience)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Preferred Certifications: CSP, CIH, NEBOSH, or equivalent.
• Preferred Industry Experience: MedTech, manufacturing or other highly regulated environments.

Key Working Relationships:

• Internal: Global leaders across R&D, Supply Chain, Commercial, Quality, Regulatory, HR, and EHS&S.
• External: Regulatory authorities, industry associations, professional bodies, and external service providers.

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.