Manager, Distribution Management

DePuy Synthes is recruiting for a Manager, Distribution Management, located in Warsaw, Poland or UAE 

Job Overview 

The Manager, Distribution Management, provides operational leadership for quality assurance and regulatory affairs supporting distributor‑ and operations‑based market models across EMEA. This role is accountable for ensuring regulatory compliance, distributor governance, effective quality management system execution, and uninterrupted supply across diverse and highly regulated EMEA markets. 

The role plays a critical part in enabling compliant operations, sustained market access, and business continuity. The Manager partners closely with Regulatory Affairs, Quality, Supply Chain, Commercial, and Global QARA teams to manage risk and support efficient, compliant distribution models. 

Key Responsibilities 

• Lead and manage Quality Assurance and Regulatory Affairs activities supporting EMEA operations‑ and distribution‑based market models in alignment with global QARA objectives. 

• Ensure distributor and operational compliance with applicable local regulations, EU requirements, internal policies, and DePuy Synthes quality management system standards. 

• Serve as a key QARA point of contact for EMEA Operations & Distribution topics within. 

• Partner with cross‑functional teams including Regulatory Affairs, Quality, Supply Chain, Legal, and Commercial to support local market needs and supply continuity. 

• Support distributor onboarding, oversight, and governance from a quality and regulatory compliance perspective. 

• Monitor regulatory, quality, and operational changes across EMEA markets and assess potential impacts to products, supply, and business operations. 

• Support and participate in audits, inspections, and assessments related to operations and distribution activities. 

• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives to enhance QARA compliance, efficiency, inspection readiness, and operational consistency. 

Qualifications 

Education 

• Required: Bachelor’s degree in Regulatory Affairs, Life Sciences, Engineering, Business, or a related discipline. 

• Preferred: Advanced degree or professional certification in Regulatory Affairs, Quality, or a related field. 

Experience and Skills 

Required: 

• 6–8 years of progressive experience in Quality Assurance, Regulatory Affairs, operations support, distribution governance, or related roles within a regulated industry. 

• Strong understanding of EMEA regulatory requirements, distributor obligations, and operational compliance expectations. 

• Experience supporting distributor‑based and/or operational business models. 

• Ability to manage cross‑functional stakeholders and complex operational topics in a matrixed environment. 

Preferred: 

• Experience supporting multi‑country market portfolios. 

• Experience working in a global or matrixed organization. 

• Exposure to regulatory inspections, quality audits, or health authority interactions across EMEA markets. 

• Demonstrated experience contributing to process improvement or operational transformation initiatives. 

• Background in medical devices, healthcare, or other highly regulated industries. 

• Regulatory Affairs or Quality certification (e.g., RAC or equivalent). 

• Strong analytical, risk‑management, and problem‑solving skills. 

• Effective written and verbal communication skills. 

Other 

• Language: English required; additional European languages preferred. 

• Travel: Moderate regional travel across EMEA markets. 

• Certifications: RAC or equivalent preferred but not required. 

 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. 

Johnson & Johnson is committed to providing an interview process that is inclusive of our applicants’ needs. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation, external applicants please contact us via https://www.jnj.com/contact-us/careers, internal employees contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource. 

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