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DePuy Synthes is recruiting for a Director, Business Information Security; this Hybrid position will be in Raynham, MA (USA). Alternate Hybrid locations may be considered at Raritan, NJ (USA), West Chester, PA (USA), Warsaw, IN (USA), Palm Beach Gardens, FL (USA).

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 Director, Business Information Security serves as a strategic security leader and trusted advisor to the DePuy Synthes business, accountable for protecting information assets while enabling business growth and innovation and reports into the DePuy Synthes Technology organization. This role shapes and executes business‑aligned information security strategies, partners closely with senior leaders, and ensures risk‑based, compliant, and resilient security capabilities across commercial, R&D, manufacturing, and enabling functions. This is a highly visible role with direct impact on patient safety, product integrity, regulatory compliance, and enterprise trust.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the development and execution of the business information security strategy aligned with DePuy Synthes objectives and enterprise security direction.

• Act as the primary security partner to business leaders, providing risk‑based guidance that enables innovation while protecting critical data and systems.

• Identify, assess, and manage information security risks across business processes, products, and digital initiatives.

• Oversee implementation and adoption of security controls, policies, and standards in alignment with enterprise frameworks and regulatory requirements.

• Drive incident preparedness, response, and recovery in partnership with enterprise cyber and technology teams.

• Influence secure‑by‑design practices across digital products, platforms, and third‑party engagements.

• Lead cross‑functional collaboration with IT, Legal, Privacy, Quality, Regulatory, and Compliance teams to ensure holistic risk management.

• Provide executive‑level reporting on security posture, risk trends, and remediation progress.

• Guide, mentor, and provide matrix leadership to security professionals supporting the business.

• Champion a strong security culture aligned with the Johnson & Johnson Credo and Leadership Imperatives.

Qualifications:

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Security, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (required).

• Master’s degree in Information Security, Technology Management, Business Administration, or a related discipline (preferred).

Experience and Skills:

Required:

• 10–12 years of experience in information security, cybersecurity, or technology risk management, including leadership at the director or senior manager level.

• Demonstrated experience aligning security strategy with complex business objectives in a regulated environment.

• Strong understanding of security governance, risk management, and compliance frameworks.

• Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders and translate technical risk into business impact.

• Experience leading cross‑functional, matrixed teams and driving enterprise‑scale initiatives.

• Excellent communication, executive presence, and decision‑making skills.

Preferred:

• Experience supporting MedTech, healthcare, life sciences, or other highly regulated industries.

• Hands‑on experience with product security, cloud security, and third‑party risk management.

• Track record of leading security transformation or maturity programs.

• Experience operating in global organizations with complex regulatory landscapes.

• Demonstrated success building security culture and awareness programs.

Other:

• Language: English required; additional languages are a plus.

• Travel: Up to 20%, primarily domestic with occasional international travel.

• Certifications (preferred): CISSP, CISM, CISA, or equivalent.

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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.

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