Director, Acquisitions & Divestitures

Director of Acquisitions & Divestitures DePuy Synthes is recruiting for a Director of Acquisitions & Divestitures, a hybrid position based in Raynham, MA, with alternate hybrid locations including Raritan, NJ; West Chester, PA; Palm Beach Gardens, FL; Warsaw, IN; Zuchwil, Switzerland; and Loughbeg, Ringaskiddy, Ireland. Job Overview The Director, A&D is a senior leadership role responsible for driving DePuy Synthes’ inorganic growth strategy through mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and strategic partnerships across the functional landscape of Supply Chain & Operations. Short- to mid-term, this role will lead the global PMO for Supply Chain & Operations workstreams of the DePuy Synthes separation, working closely with business unit leaders and across operations and corporate functions to execute the separation process. Key Responsibilities Lead program management for separation activities across the supply chain and operations functional landscape. Oversee program timelines and financials to achieve timely separation milestones meeting financial targets. Drive program governance, milestone tracking, risk management, and budget tracking to ensure a consistent approach across functional workstreams. Manage consolidated financial reconciliation of separation costs, partnering closely with Finance. Prepare and report structured updates, dashboards, and leadership-ready communications summarizing risks, progress, and decision needs. Serve as central PMO interface to the J&J program for DPS Supply Chain & Operations. Additional A&D Responsibilities Lead Supply Chain & Operations execution of other A&D transactions, including opportunity identification, valuation, due diligence, deal structuring, negotiation, and closing. Partner with Business Development to drive A&D strategy in alignment with enterprise and business‑unit growth priorities. Develop and review complex financial models, valuations, and business cases to support transaction decisions. Coordinate cross‑functional due diligence efforts across finance, legal, tax, quality, regulatory, R&D, manufacturing, and commercial teams. Present transaction recommendations, risks, and value‑creation opportunities to executive leadership and governance forums. Oversee relationships with external advisors where needed. Monitor market trends, competitive landscape, and emerging opportunities within orthopedics and adjacent healthcare sectors. Develop, implement, and sustain fit‑for‑purpose A&D playbook to serve the Supply Chain & Operations function. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree required (Finance, Business, Economics, Engineering, or related field). MBA or other advanced degree preferred. 10–12 years of progressive experience in strategic program / project management roles within healthcare, medical devices, or life sciences industries. A&D leadership experience within operations, having played a leadership role in at least one major transaction. Strong expertise in financial modeling and business case development. Preferred: Experience supporting A&D activity within a large, global organization; knowledge of orthopedic, medtech, or broader healthcare markets; experience with divestitures, joint ventures, or strategic partnerships. Prior people leadership, mentoring, or matrix leadership experience. Demonstrated ability to influence and partner with senior executives in a matrixed organization. Excellent analytical, problem‑solving, and executive‑level communication skills. Ability to manage multiple transactions and priorities in a fast‑paced, highly regulated environment. Language: English required; additional languages preferred. Travel: Up to 25%, domestic and international. Salary Base pay range: $150,000.00 – $258,750.00. Equal Opportunity Employer 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. Additional Information For more information on how we support the whole health of our employees, please visit #J-18808-Ljbffr 6149-DePuy Synthes Products Inc. Legal Entity