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Job Function:

Supply Chain Manufacturing

Job Sub Function:

Manufacturing Process Improvement

Job Category:

People Leader

All Job Posting Locations:

Ringaskiddy, Cork, Ireland

Job Description:

Johnson & Johnson announced plans to separate our Orthopedics business to establish a standalone orthopedics 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 (DPS) is recruiting for a Digital Strategy and Insights Lead within the Joints Platform- SI&D (Strategy, Innovation and Deployment) team. This role will be located in Raynham, MA; Warsaw, IN; Cork, Ireland; Suzhou, China; Blackpool/ Leeds, UK. Additional locations within commutable distance of a Johnson and Johnson DePuy-Synthes (DPS) or MedTech facility may be considered.

DePuy Synthes, the Orthopedics Company of Johnson & Johnson provides one of the most comprehensive orthopedics portfolios in the world. DePuy Synthes solutions, in specialties including joint reconstruction, trauma, craniomaxillofacial, spinal surgery and sports medicine, are designed to advance patient care while delivering clinical and economic value to health care systems worldwide. For more information, visit www.depuysynthes.com.

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):

US Raynham, MA, - Req#: R-055310

Suzhou, Jiangsu, China, - Req#: R-055873

Leeds/Blackpool, United Kingdom, - Req#: R-055883

Remember, whether you apply to one or all of these requisition numbers, your applications will be considered as a single submission.

SCOPE AND PURPOSE

The Joints SI&D team is seeking a highly motivated professional with a passion for using data and insights to solve problems and drive business outcomes. The Digital Strategy & Insights Lead will serve as a strategic partner to key functional teams, collaborating with DePuy Synthes digital leaders, Technical Operations, Value Stream teams, and manufacturing innovation teams. This position will define our digital thread and shape a digital and data strategy that aligns with the Joints Supply Chain Strategy and supports our organization’s vision for the future. The newly formed strategy will bring together manufacturing systems, manufacturing innovation, and digital and data initiatives into one cohesive roadmap, to realise a future state vision for our End-to-End Network . 

This position is ideal for an individual looking to combine a strong analytic foundation and diverse business experience to harness data-driven insights to influence strategic and investment decisions.  This role requires the ability to translate business needs into impactful, production-grade solutions that can reduce manual workload through automation and enhance user-experience, delivering  quality products and solutions with greater speed, increased agility and measurable business impact to our patients.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

This position carries comprehensive responsibilities as a Global Leader within the SI&D Office for the Joints Supply Chain Platform. Key duties include:

• Providing leadership in the development of the Digital and Data Strategy for Joints Supply Chain, ensuring alignment with strategic business objectives and integration of current roadmaps pertaining to manufacturing innovation, systems, digital applications, data visualization, and digital solutions.
• Leading all aspects of the maintenance and reporting of the Digital Portfolio for Joints Supply Chain, ensuring consistency with the DePuy Synthes Global portfolio.
• Establishing and leading a governance and portfolio management process (Digital Council) for Joints Supply Chain that aligns with DePuy Synthes’ digital governance, enabling effective prioritization and coordination across IT and digital strategies.
• Assisting business owners with project prioritization, cost alignment, value definition, and value tracking for each digital solution.
• Facilitating lifecycle management decisions to optimize costs and minimize redundancy in solutions.
• Leading the Digital Acumen Strategy, including setting training targets and partnering with DePuy Synthes Citizen Developer Program leaders to coordinate talent tracking and shape the citizen developer program.
• Representing Joints Supply Chain on the Ortho Supply Chain (SC) Digital Council.
• Supporting the data mapping process by identifying data sources and ensuring timely engagement of subject matter experts.
• Driving change management activities, especially regarding the development and adoption of standardized logic, frameworks, and innovative practices.
• Leveraging analytical tools to provide insights that identify trends, challenges, and opportunities, supporting strategic responses to potential business risks.
• Delivering analytics tailored to specific audiences and topics to strengthen brand positioning and advance business objectives.
• Fostering a data-driven culture that emphasizes the importance of insights and analytics for informed decision-making and superior business outcomes.
• Communicating actionable recommendations and insights effectively to a diverse group of business stakeholders, from tactical to strategic levels.

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION:

• Degree level educated (accredited institution) in one of these fields or equivalent: Engineering, Science, Production / Supply Chain Management, Digital or Lean Operations. Other degree level qualifications considered with shown experience.

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:

Required:

• A minimum of six years of overall business experience is required, including at least two years in digital product lifecycle management or end-to-end supply chain operations.
• Demonstrated ability to operate effectively across multiple geographically dispersed locations.
• Expertise in developing data visualizations, with a proven track record of translating data into actionable insights.
• Exceptional analytical abilities, with demonstrated skill in interpreting complex data and communicating findings effectively.
• Excellent communication skills, with the capability to present intricate data clearly and concisely for actionable understanding.
• Proven collaborative skills across functions and the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels within an organization.
• Experience working with IT and digital development teams to translate business needs into proposals for digital business tools and solutions.
• Strong cross-functional business acumen with a consistent record of delivering complex, high-impact projects that drive breakthrough organizational results.
• Solid knowledge of advanced statistical techniques and concepts; proficient in end-to-end production deployment, from concept to production-grade models, and familiar with automated workflow tools.

PREFERRED SKILLS:

Regulated industry experience, Agile Decision Making, Inclusive Leadership, Project Management, Relationship Building, Risk Assessments, Stakeholder Engagement, Team Management, MBA

OTHER

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.

 

 

Required Skills:

 

 

Preferred Skills:

Agile Manufacturing, Business Storytelling, Chemistry, Manufacturing, and Control (CMC), Compliance Management, Developing Others, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Inclusive Leadership, ISO 9001, Leadership, Plant Operations, Process Control, Process Improvements, Quality Standards, Quality Systems Documentation, Resource Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Standard Operating Procedure (SOP), Statistical Process Control (SPC), Systems Thinking, Team Management