Director, Business & Supply Continuity

About the role

The role is part of DePuy Synthes, a newly formed company from the separation of Johnson & Johnson's Orthopaedics business. This senior global role owns the definition and execution of Enterprise Risk Management and Business & Supply Continuity strategies for DePuy Synthes' Global Supply Chain.

Responsibilities

• Lead the global Business & Supply Continuity strategy for DePuy Synthes, aligned to Global Supply Chain priorities and enterprise risk management expectations.
• Design and deploy standardized continuity frameworks, governance, and playbooks across manufacturing, distribution, suppliers, and planning functions.
• Partner with regional and functional supply chain leaders to identify critical risks, conduct impact analyses, and define mitigation and recovery strategies.
• Oversee crisis preparedness, scenario planning, and response coordination to ensure continuity of supply during disruptions.
• Integrate continuity and resilience requirements into broader supply chain strategy and transformation initiatives, including network, digital, and operating model changes.
• Establish metrics, reporting, and executive-level insights to monitor readiness, resilience performance, and continuous improvement.
• Influence and align cross-functional stakeholders (Quality, Procurement, Manufacturing, Logistics, IT, and Commercial) on continuity priorities and decisions.
• Lead, coach, and develop a global team and/or extended network supporting continuity and resilience initiatives.

Requirements

Typically 10-12 years of progressive experience in supply chain, operations, strategy, risk management, or business continuity within a complex, global environment. Demonstrated leadership at a director or senior leader level, with experience influencing senior stakeholders. Experience conducting enterprise and operational risk assessments. Proven expertise in business continuity, supply resilience, risk assessment, and crisis management. Strong strategic thinking combined with the ability to translate strategy into executable programs. Demonstrated ability to influence cross-functional leaders and drive risk mitigation initiatives. Experience operating in regulated industries (medical devices, pharmaceuticals, or similar) preferred. Preferred Global supply chain experience across manufacturing, planning, procurement, and distribution. Experience leading transformation or enterprise-wide programs in a matrixed organization. Familiarity with enterprise risk management, regulatory expectations, and industry best practices related to continuity and resilience. Data-driven mindset with experience leveraging analytics and digital tools to support decision-making. Excellent communication, change leadership, and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required (Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering, Business, or related field).
• Master’s degree or MBA preferred.

Skills

• Agile Decision Making
• Agility Jumps
• Analytics Insights
• Budget Management
• Business Behavior
• Business Savvy
• Continuous Improvement
• Leadership
• Organizational Project Management
• Program Management
• Project Management Methodology (PMM)
• Project Management Office (PMO)
• Project Management Tools
• Project Reporting
• Statement of Work (SOW)
• Tactical Planning
• Technical Credibility

Pay

The anticipated base pay range for this position is: 150,000.00 - 300,000.00 USD

Schedule

Subject to the terms of their respective policies and date of hire, employees are eligible to participate in the Company’s consolidated retirement plan (pension) and savings plan (401(k)). This position is eligible to participate in the Company’s long-term incentive program.

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
• 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 period
• Volunteer Leave – 32 hours per calendar year
• Military Spouse Time-Off – 80 hours per calendar year

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)). This position is eligible to participate in the Company’s long-term incentive program. Subject to the terms of their respective policies and date of hire, employees are eligible for the following time off benefits: