Director, Global Doc Control
Johnson & JohnsonAbout the role
At Johnson & Johnson, we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build a world where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured, where treatments are smarter and less invasive, and solutions are personal. Through our expertise in Innovative Medicine and MedTech, we are uniquely positioned to innovate across the full spectrum of healthcare solutions today to deliver the breakthroughs of tomorrow, and profoundly impact health for humanity. Learn more at jnj.com
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Job Function:
QualityJob Sub Function:
Quality DocumentationJob Category:
People LeaderAll Job Posting Locations:
New Brunswick, New Jersey, United States of America, Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, United States of America, Ringaskiddy, Cork, Ireland, West Chester, Pennsylvania, United States of America, Zuchwil, SwitzerlandJob 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.
DePuy Synthes is recruiting for a(n) Director, Global Document Control – Quality Systems, located in New Jersey, US248 PA WEST CHESTER - 1302 WRIGHTS LN E;US244 FL PALM BEACH GARDENS - 4500 RIVERSIDE DR;CH014 Synthes/J&J AG, Zuchwil;Loughbeg, Ringaskiddy
For more information on how we support the whole health of our employees throughout their wellness, career and life journey, please visit www.careers.jnj.com.
Job Overview
The Director, Global Document Control is responsible for leading and governing the global document control function within Quality Systems. This role ensures consistent, compliant management of quality documentation across the enterprise, enabling regulatory compliance, audit readiness, and operational excellence. The position plays a critical leadership role by setting global standards, driving harmonization, and partnering with Quality, Regulatory Affairs, Manufacturing, and Commercial teams to ensure document control processes effectively support the full product lifecycle.
Key Responsibilities
Provide strategic leadership and oversight for global document control processes within Quality Systems.
Establish and maintain global document control standards, policies, and governance aligned with regulatory and quality requirements.
Ensure consistent execution of document lifecycle management, including creation, review, approval, distribution, and archival.
Drive harmonization and standardization of document control practices across regions and functions.
Partner with Regulatory Affairs, Manufacturing, Commercial Quality, and IT to support compliant documentation across the product lifecycle.
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