Manager, Data Contracting Support

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, regulatory approvals, and other customary conditions. 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. Details of any planned changes would be provided at an appropriate time.

About the role

The Manager, Data Contracting Support is responsible for leading operational support and lifecycle management activities that enable effective and compliant data contracting by the business with vendors, customers, research organizations, and strategic partners. This role plays a key part in ensuring consistent data contract terms to support the compliant use of data related to company medical devices, services, software, employees, and customers, and to advance patient care through the proper collection, maintenance, and use of data. The position partners closely with Legal, IT, ISRM, R&D, HEMA, and Commercial teams to implement standardized contract terms for the treatment of protected data.

Responsibilities

• Lead data contracting support activities, ensuring consistent use of templates and standard terms across the company.
• Working with the Chief Privacy Officer and Director, Privacy Policies, adjust contract templates and standard data terms to address changes to privacy and data protection laws.
• Advise business partners on negotiations of data contracts.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in Business Administration, Data Sciences, Public Policy, Information Systems, Legal Studies, or related field.
• Typically requires at least 5 years of relevant experience in contracting support, data management, privacy, compliance, paralegal support, or related roles.
• Demonstrated experience reviewing, drafting, advising on, or managing contracts.
• Facility with document management or contracting software applications.
• Experience with privacy or data protection laws, including HIPAA, GDPR, U.S. state and federal laws for the protection of financial, personal, or patient data.
• Strong writing and communication skills with the ability to understand legal terms and attention to detail.

Skills

• Preferred experience in medical device, medtech, healthcare, pharmaceutical, or other industries subject to data regulation or data protection laws.
• Familiarity with contract lifecycle management (CLM), ERP, or pricing systems.
• Experience supporting audits, controls, or compliance-driven processes.
• Experience driving process standardization or operational excellence initiatives.
• Advanced proficiency in data analysis and reporting tools (e.g., Excel, dashboards, analytics platforms).
• Experience partnering cross-functionally in a matrixed organization.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy and compliance.
• Certifications such as CIPP, CIPM, or equivalent a plus.

English proficiency required. Up to 10–15% domestic travel, as needed.

Pay

The anticipated base pay range for this position is $102,000 - $175,950.

Benefits

Subject to the terms of their respective plans, employees and/or eligible dependents are eligible to participate in the following Company-sponsored employee benefit programs:

• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, business accident insurance, and group legal insurance.
• Consolidated retirement plan (pension) and savings plan (401(k)).
• Long-term incentive program.

Time off benefits (subject to terms of respective policies and date of hire):

• Vacation – 120 hours per calendar year
• Sick time – 40 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
• Condolence Leave – 30 days for an immediate family member; 5 days for an extended family member
• Caregiver Leave – 10 days
• Volunteer Leave – 4 days
• Military Spouse Time-Off – 80 hours