VP, Litigation & Investigations

DePuy Synthes is recruiting for a VP, Litigation & Investigations, located in Raynham, MA or for preferred candidates, New Brunswick, New Jersey. 

The Vice President, Litigation & Investigations serves as a senior legal leader responsible for directing global litigation activities, responding to government enforcement actions, and overseeing all internal investigations for DePuy Synthes. This role provides enterprise‑level legal counsel on complex, high‑risk matters and partners closely with executive leadership to protect the company’s people, products, reputation, and financial interests. This is a highly visible role with direct impact on risk mitigation and reputation of the company. 

Key Responsibilities 

• Lead the global litigation and investigations function, including product liability, commercial disputes, employment matters, and government and internal investigations. 

• Develop and execute litigation and investigation strategies aligned with enterprise risk management and business objectives. 

• Serve as a trusted legal advisor to senior executives on high‑stakes and highly publicized litigation and government enforcement actions. 

• Oversee internal and external investigations, ensuring timely, thorough, and compliant processes and outcomes. 

• Manage and optimize relationships with external counsel, including strategy, performance, and cost management. 

• Partner with the business and across functions to reduce litigation risk. 

• Lead, mentor, and develop a high‑performing team of litigation and investigation professionals. 

Qualifications 

Education 

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school (required). 

• Active bar membership in at least one U.S. jurisdiction (required). 

Experience and Skills 

Required: 

• Typically requires 14+ years of litigation experience at a senior leadership level. 

• Extensive experience managing complex, high‑risk litigation, including mass tort and multi-district litigation. 

• Significant trial and appellate court experience in either complex commercial litigation or product liability matters,  

• Deep understanding of regulatory, compliance, and risk considerations within a highly regulated industry. 

• Experience with litigation or internal investigations in a complex global organization. 

• Exceptional judgment, strategic thinking, negotiation and decision‑making skills. 

• Excellent people leadership experience, including building and leading  high-performing teams. 

Preferred: 

• Prior experience in medical devices, medtech, life sciences, pharmaceuticals, or another highly regulated industry. 

• Experience with government enforcement matters or False Claim Act, FCPA or Anti-kickback claims. 

• Experience leading litigation or investigations in a complex global organization. 

• Background in either a government legal role  or in‑house legal environments. 

• Demonstrated success managing complex matters across multiple jurisdictions. 

Other: 

• Travel: Up to 25% - 30%, domestic and international. 

• Language: English required; additional languages a plus. 

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. 

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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