Manager, Prod Stwdshp SME Mat & Chem

Overview The Manager, Product Stewardship SME – Materials & Chemicals supports regulatory compliance and safe use of materials and chemicals across the product lifecycle at DePuy Synthes. This role provides subject‑matter expertise, interprets chemical, material, and environmental regulations, and partners with Regulatory Affairs, Quality, R&D, Supply Chain, and Sustainability teams to ensure compliant product development, manufacturing, and commercialization while managing regulatory risk and supporting sustainability objectives. Key Responsibilities Serve as subject‑matter expert for product stewardship related to materials and chemicals, supporting regulatory compliance activities. Interpret and apply global, regional, and local chemical and material regulations (e.g., substance restrictions, disclosure requirements) to products and processes. Provide regulatory and technical guidance on material composition, chemical compliance, and product safety assessments. Partner with Regulatory Affairs, Quality, R&D, Supply Chain, and Sustainability teams to support product lifecycle decisions. Support regulatory submissions, responses, and documentation related to materials and chemical compliance. Monitor evolving chemical and material regulations and assess potential business and product impacts. Support internal and external audits, inspections, and compliance assessments related to product stewardship. Drive continuous improvement initiatives to strengthen product stewardship processes, data quality, and compliance governance. Qualifications Education Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Materials Science, Engineering, Regulatory Affairs, Environmental Science, or a related discipline (required). Advanced degree in a scientific or regulatory field (preferred). Experience and Skills Typically 6-8 years of progressive experience in product stewardship, regulatory affairs, materials compliance, or chemical compliance within a regulated industry. Strong knowledge of chemical and material regulatory requirements and product stewardship principles. Experience interpreting regulations and applying requirements to products and manufacturing processes. Ability to analyze complex material and chemical data and communicate impacts clearly to stakeholders. Excellent analytical, documentation, and problem‑solving skills. Strong collaboration and stakeholder management skills in a cross‑functional environment. Experience supporting regulatory audits or inspections related to materials or chemical compliance. Experience working in a global or matrixed organization. Familiarity with global chemical regulations and reporting requirements. Experience driving product stewardship or compliance process improvements. Experience in medical devices, healthcare, or other highly regulated industries. Travel: Limited; occasional domestic or international travel. Language: English required. Certifications: Regulatory Affairs Certification (RAC) or relevant chemical/compliance certifications preferred but not required. Pay and Benefits The anticipated base pay range for this position is $117,000.00 – $201,250.00. Additional Benefits Vacation: 120 hours per calendar year. Sick time: 40 hours per calendar year; 48 hours for the State of Colorado; 56 hours for the State of Washington. Holiday pay, including floating holidays: 13 days per calendar year. Work, personal, and family time: up to 40 hours per calendar year. Parental leave: 480 hours within one year of the birth, adoption, or foster care of a child. Bereavement leave: 240 hours for an immediate family member; 40 hours for an extended family member per calendar year. Caregiver leave: 80 hours in a 52‑week rolling period. Volunteer leave: 32 hours per calendar year. Military Spouse Time‑Off: 80 hours per calendar year. 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. Johnson & Johnson is committed to providing an interview process that is inclusive of applicants’ needs. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation, external applicants may contact us via the Accessibility page on our careers site; internal employees can be directed to accommodation resources through the AskGS system. #J-18808-Ljbffr Johnson & Johnson