Global Occupational Health & Safety Leader – DePuy Synthes- Orthopaedics

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Job Function:

Environmental Health, Safety (EH&S) and Facilities Services (FS)

Job Sub Function:

Environmental Health & Safety

Job Category:

People Leader

All Job Posting Locations:

Raynham, Massachusetts, United States of America, Warsaw, Indiana, United States of America, West Chester, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Job 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.

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):

United Stated - Requisition Number: R-066422

United Kingdom - Requisition Number: R-071703

Ireland - Requisition Number: R-071704

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

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.

Position Summary

The Global Occupational Health & Safety Leader is responsible for defining and driving the global OH&S strategy, governance, and performance across DePuy Synthes operations worldwide. The role spans the end-to-end value chain, including R&D, Supply Chain, and Commercial activities, and ensures the consistent protection of employees, contractors, and visitors through effective risk management and a strong safety culture.

Reporting to the Global Head of EHS&S, this role partners closely with senior leaders across the business to embed Occupational Health & Safety requirements into operational and strategic decision-making, ensure compliance with applicable requirements, and drive continuous improvement in safety performance. The role has direct people leadership responsibility, including global process owners for Industrial Hygiene, Fleet Safety, and Safety / Process Safety Management.

Major Duties & Responsibilities

• 25% – Defines and leads the global occupational health and safety strategy across R&D, Supply Chain, and Commercial operations.

• 20% – Establishes and governs the global OH&S management system, including policies, standards, and performance expectations.

• 15% – Leads identification, assessment, and mitigation of occupational health and safety