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Job Function:
Technology Enterprise Strategy & SecurityJob Sub Function:
Security & ControlsJob Category:
People LeaderAll Job Posting Locations:
Pune, Maharashtra, IndiaJob Description:
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.
About DePuy Synthes
DePuy Synthes is a global leader in Orthopaedics, advancing patient care through innovative solutions across joint reconstruction, trauma, spine, sports medicine, and related surgical technologies. As DePuy Synthes separates from Johnson & Johnson to become the world’s largest, most comprehensive Orthopaedics-focused company, the organization is entering a defining chapter—establishing its own corporate identity, voice, culture, and reputation while continuing to serve patients, customers, and healthcare systems around the world.
Job Overview
The Sr. Director, Identity & Access Management (IAM) is a senior IT and Cybersecurity leader responsible for defining and executing the enterprise IAM strategy to protect DePuy Synthes’ digital ecosystem, products, and patient‑adjacent technologies. This role has a critical impact on safeguarding sensitive data, enabling secure business transformation, and ensuring regulatory compliance across a global organization. The position partners closely with IT, Cybersecurity, Compliance, Legal, and business leaders to balance security, usability, and scalability while leading a high‑performing IAM organization and reports into the DePuy Synthes Technology organization.
Key Responsibilities
Define and lead the enterprise IAM strategy, roadmap, and operating model aligned to DePuy Synthes business and cybersecurity objectives.
Oversee identity lifecycle management, access governance, authentication, authorization, and privileged access management across global platforms.
Ensure IAM capabilities meet regulatory, privacy, and audit requirements, including support for healthcare, data protection, and security standards.
Partner with IT and business leaders to embed secure‑by‑design identity controls into applications, cloud platforms, and digital initiatives.
Lead and develop a global IAM organization, including talent strategy, succession planning, and performance management.
Establish and monitor IAM metrics, risk indicators, and service performance to drive continuous improvement and transparency.
Manage third‑party IAM vendors and service providers, ensuring contractual performance, cost effectiveness, and innovation.
Act as a senior advisor on identity‑related risk, incidents, and escalations, including executive and board‑level communications when required.
Qualifications
Education
Required: Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field.
Preferred: Master’s degree (MS, MBA, or equivalent) with a focus on technology, security, or business leadership.
Experience and Skills
Required:
12-14 years of experience in IT and/or Cybersecurity roles, with significant focus on Identity & Access Management at an enterprise scale.
Deep knowledge of IAM technologies, including identity governance, SSO, MFA, PAM, and directory services.
Demonstrated ability to translate business needs into secure, scalable IAM solutions.
Strong stakeholder management and executive communication skills.
Preferred:
Experience supporting healthcare, life sciences, or medical device organizations.
Proven leadership experience managing global teams and complex IAM programs in a regulated environment.
Experience with large‑scale cloud and hybrid IAM implementations.
Familiarity with global privacy and security regulations impacting identity and access controls.
Demonstrated success leading transformational security initiatives.
Other:
Language: English (additional languages a plus).
Travel: Up to 20%, domestic and international.
Certifications (preferred): CISSP, CISM, CIAM, or equivalent IAM/security certifications.
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Required Skills:
Preferred Skills:
Business Process Design, Crisis Management, Critical Thinking, Cybersecurity, Developing Others, Inclusive Leadership, Industry Analysis, Information Security Auditing, Information Security Management System (ISMS), Information Technology (IT) Security Assessments, Information Technology Strategies, Leadership, Presentation Design, Process Optimization, Risk Management Framework, Security Architecture Design, Security Policies, Strategic Thinking