Global UDI

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Job Function:
Project/Program Management Group

Job Sub Function:
Project/Program Management

Job Category:
Professional

All Job Posting Locations:
Ringaskiddy, Cork, Ireland

Job Description:

DePuy Synthes is recruiting for a(n) Global UDI , this Hybrid position will be in Raynham, Massachusetts. Alternate Hybrid locations may be considered at Loughbeg, Ringaskiddy

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):

Loughbeg, Ringaskiddy - Requisition Number: 081287

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

The Global UDI role plays a critical part in ensuring DePuy Synthes' global compliance with Unique Device Identification (UDI) regulatory requirements through robust quality oversight of enabling technologies, systems, and processes. This position partners cross-functionally with Regulatory Affairs, IT, Supply Chain, and Manufacturing to ensure UDI data accuracy, system validation, and sustained compliance across global markets. The role offers high visibility, global impact, and the opportunity to influence enterprise-level quality and digital transformation initiatives supporting patient safety and regulatory excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide oversight for global UDI technology platforms, data flows, and supporting systems to ensure regulatory compliance and data integrity.

• Support development, implementation, and maintenance of UDI-related quality processes, procedures, and controls across the product lifecycle.

• Partner with IT and business stakeholders to ensure UDI systems are validated, maintained, and compliant with applicable quality system regulations.

• Review and approve UDI-related documentation, including system validation deliverables, change controls, risk assessments, and procedural updates.

• Monitor and assess UDI data accuracy, completeness, and timeliness across internal systems and external regulatory databases.

• Support internal and external audits, inspections, and health authority interactions related to UDI and supporting technologies.

• Identify quality risks, trends, and improvement opportunities related to UDI processes and digital solutions; drive corrective and preventive actions.

• Provide quality guidance and training to cross-functional partners on UDI requirements, quality standards, and system controls.

Qualifications

Education

• Required: Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Life Sciences, or a related discipline.

• Preferred: Advanced degree in Quality, Regulatory, or a technical field.

Experience and Skills

Required:

• Typically 4-8 years of experience in Quality Assurance, Quality Systems, or Regulatory-adjacent roles within medical devices, pharmaceuticals, or regulated industries.

• Experience supporting validated systems and technology platforms in a regulated environment.

• Working knowledge of global UDI regulations (e.g., FDA, EU MDR) and quality system requirements.

• Experience with change control, risk management, and documentation review within a quality framework.

• Demonstrated ability to analyze quality data, identify trends, and drive continuous improvement.

Preferred:

• Experience with UDI databases, labeling systems, or enterprise data management platforms.

• Familiarity with computer system validation (CSV) and digital quality controls.

• Experience supporting regulatory inspections or audits related to data integrity or digital systems.

• Knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methodologies.

• Experience working in a global or matrixed organization.

• Strong collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively across global, cross-functional teams.

Other:

• Language: English proficiency required.

• Travel: Up to ~10-15%, domestic and occasional international.

• Certifications: ASQ certifications (e.g., CQA, CQE) or similar quality certifications preferred.

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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.

Required Skills:

Preferred Skills:
Agility Jumps, Analytics Insights, Business Alignment, Business Behavior, Collaboration Tools, Communication, Cost-Benefit Analysis (CBA), Data Analysis, Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL), Problem Solving, Process Oriented, Project Management Methodology (PMM), Project Management Office (PMO), Project Reporting, Project Support, Statement of Work (SOW), Time Management

The anticipated base pay range for this position is:
€52,400.00 - €82,915.00

Benefits:

In addition to base pay, we offer the following benefits*: an annual bonus with set target (% of pay) depending on pay grade / location, where the actual amount is based on the employees' and companies' performance of the previous calendar year, or sales commissions. Moreover, we offer vacation days, parental leave for a minimum of 12 weeks, bereavement leave, caregiver leave, volunteer leave, well-being reimbursement, programs for financial, physical and mental health. We also offer service anniversary and recognition awards, and subject to the terms of their respective plans, employees - and in some location's eligible dependents - can participate in several insurance plans. For more information, visit Employee benefits | Supporting well-being & career growth | Johnson & Johnson Careers.

*This is for informative purposes only. Amounts and actual benefits may vary by location and are subject to change.