Director, Incident Response & Threat

DePuy Synthes is recruiting for a(n) Director, Incident Response & Threat; 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) OR Pune, India.

Please note that this role is available across multiple countries and may be posted under different requisition numbers to comply with local requirements. While you are welcome to apply to any or all of the postings, we recommend focusing on the specific country(s) that align with your preferred location(s):

Raynham, MA (USA) - Requisition Number: R-072535

Pune, India - Requisition Number: R-073281

Remember, whether you apply to one or all of these requisition numbers, your applications will be considered as a single submission.

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, Incident Response & Threat is a senior cybersecurity leadership role responsible for protecting DePuy Synthes’ digital environment, products, and operations from cyber threats. This leader will own the global incident response program and threat management strategy, ensuring rapid detection, containment, and remediation of security incidents. The role plays a critical part in safeguarding patient trust, business continuity, and regulatory compliance while shaping a resilient and forward‑looking security posture across the organization, and reports into the DePuy Synthes Technology organization.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the global incident response and threat management program, including preparation, detection, response, and recovery activities.

• Direct investigations of cybersecurity incidents, ensuring timely containment, root‑cause analysis, and post‑incident reporting.

• Develop and maintain incident response playbooks, escalation paths, and crisis management procedures.

• Partner with IT, Legal, Privacy, Quality, and Business leaders to manage cyber incidents and regulatory or compliance obligations.

• Oversee threat intelligence capabilities to proactively identify emerging threats and vulnerabilities relevant to the MedTech environment.

• Guide tabletop exercises, simulations, and readiness testing to strengthen organizational response maturity.

• Provide executive‑level reporting and recommendations on cyber risk, incident trends, and remediation priorities.

• Lead, mentor, and develop a high‑performing incident response and threat management team.

• Drive continuous improvement of tools, processes, and technologies supporting security operations and resilience.

Qualifications:

Education:

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

• Master’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Systems, or Business Administration (preferred).

Experience and Skills:

Required:

• 10-12 years of progressive experience in cybersecurity, information security, or IT risk management, including leadership roles.

• Proven experience leading enterprise‑scale incident response and threat management programs.

• Strong knowledge of cyber threat landscapes, attack techniques, and defensive strategies.

• Experience working in regulated environments (e.g., healthcare, life sciences, MedTech, or similarly regulated industries).

• Demonstrated ability to lead cross‑functional teams during high‑pressure incidents.

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

Preferred:

• Experience supporting global organizations with complex technology environments.

• Familiarity with security frameworks such as NIST, ISO 27001, or similar standards.

• Experience integrating threat intelligence into security operations and risk management.

• Prior people leadership experience managing managers or senior individual contributors.

• Experience with cloud, OT, and medical device security considerations.

Other:

• Language: English (fluent).

• Travel: Up to 10–15%, primarily domestic with occasional international travel.

• Certifications (preferred): CISSP, CISM, GIAC, or equivalent cybersecurity certifications.

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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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