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Job Function:
QualityJob Sub Function:
Multi-Family QualityJob Category:
People LeaderAll Job Posting Locations:
Zug, SwitzerlandJob Description:
DePuy Synthes is recruiting for a(n) Manager, Source Regulatory Compliance (EMEA), located in Zuchwil, Switzerland
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.
Job Overview
The Manager, Source Regulatory Compliance (EMEA) is responsible for leading regulatory compliance activities related to sourcing, suppliers, and externally provided processes across the EMEA region. This role ensures that suppliers, contract manufacturers, and sourced materials comply with applicable regulatory requirements, quality system standards, and internal policies. The position plays a critical role in safeguarding product quality, supporting audit readiness, and enabling compliant supply continuity by partnering closely with Quality, Regulatory Affairs, Supply Chain, and Procurement teams across multiple countries.
Key Responsibilities
Execute source regulatory compliance activities including supplier audit execution, investigation approval, and objective evidence review, to ensure adherence to regulatory and quality system requirements
Provide regulatory compliance oversight for suppliers, contract manufacturers, and externally provided processes.
Partner with Supply Chain, Procurement, Quality, and Regulatory Affairs teams to support compliant supplier qualification, monitoring, and lifecycle management.
Interpret global regulatory requirements and translate them into sourcing and supplier compliance expectations.
Support internal audits, external audits, and health authority inspections related to sourcing and supplier compliance.
Monitor compliance risks, trends, and supplier performance metrics; drive corrective and preventive actions.
Ensure accurate maintenance of compliance documentation, records, and reports.
Contributes to continuous improvement initiatives to strengthen supplier compliance governance and effectiveness.
Qualifications
Education:
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Life Sciences, Supply Chain, or a related discipline (required).
Advanced degree in a scientific, regulatory, or business field (preferred).
Experience and Skills:
Required:
Typically 6-8 years of progressive experience in Regulatory Compliance, Quality, Supply Chain, or related roles within a regulated industry.
Strong working knowledge of global regulatory and quality requirements impacting supplier operations.
Experience leading supplier audits, inspections, and compliance assessments.
Ability to manage complex compliance topics across multiple countries and stakeholder groups.
Preferred:
Experience in medical devices, healthcare, or other highly regulated industries.
Familiarity with global regulatory and supplier compliance frameworks.
Experience working in a global or matrixed organization.
Exposure to regulatory inspections involving supplier or contract manufacturing oversight.
Quality or Regulatory certifications (e.g., RAC, ASQ).
Strong analytical, risk‑management, and problem‑solving skills.
Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Other:
Language: English required; additional European languages preferred.
Travel: Moderate regional travel; limited international travel.
Certifications: Quality or Regulatory certifications preferred but not required.
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Required Skills:
Preferred Skills:
Agile Internal Audit, Analytical Reasoning, Audit and Compliance Trends, Compliance Frameworks, Compliance Management, Compliance Policies, Compliance Risk, Critical Thinking, Process Improvements, Quality Auditing, Quality Control (QC), Quality Standards, Regulatory Compliance, Risk Management, Technical Credibility, Third-Party Auditing