About this role
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Job Function:
Regulatory Affairs Group
Job Sub Function:
Regulatory Affairs
Job Category:
Professional
All Job Posting Locations:
Diegem, Flemish Brabant, Belgium, New Cairo, Cairo, Egypt, Warsaw, Masovian, Poland
Job Description:
DePuy Synthes is recruiting for a(n) Sr. Spec, Restrictions Mgmt & Automation , this Hybrid position will be in Warsaw, Poland. Alternate Hybrid locations may be considered at New Cairo, Egypt and Diegem, Belgium.
Please note that this role is available across multiple countries and may be posted under different requisition numbers to comply with local requirements. While you are welcome to apply to any or all of the postings, we recommend focusing on the specific country(s) that align with your preferred location(s):
Warsaw, Poland - Requisition Number: 097945
New Cairo, Egypt - Requisition Number: 100001
Diegem, Belgium - Requisition Number: 097945
Remember, whether you apply to one or all of these requisition numbers, your applications will be considered as a single submission.
Job Overview
This role sits within QARA International and plays a critical part in enabling compliant, efficient global product availability. The Sr. Specialist, Restrictions Management & Automation leads the execution and continuous improvement of restriction controls, digital workflows, and automation solutions that support regulatory compliance, market access, and supply continuity across international markets. The role partners closely with Regulatory Affairs, Quality, Supply Chain, IT/Digital, and regional teams to reduce manual effort, increase transparency, and strengthen governance through scalable, automated solutions.
Key Responsibilities
- Own and manage global and regional restrictions management processes, ensuring accurate interpretation, documentation, and execution of regulatory and quality ‑ driven restrictions.
- Design, implement, and optimize automation and digital solutions (e.g., workflows, dashboards, rule ‑ based controls) to improve efficiency, accuracy, and compliance.
- Partner with QARA, Supply Chain, and Commercial stakeholders to assess restriction impacts on product availability and market access, and support risk ‑ based decision making.
- Lead data governance activities related to restrictions, including master data quality, documentation standards, and audit readiness.
- Monitor regulatory and quality changes globally and assess implications for existing restriction logic and automated controls.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives using structured problem ‑ solving and process optimization methodologies.
- Provide subject matter expertise and training to regional teams on restrictions management tools and processes.
- Support internal and external audits and inspections by preparing documentation and responding to inquiries related to restrictions and automation controls.
Qualifications
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree required (e.g., Life Sciences, Engineering, Information Systems, Regulatory Affairs, or related field).
- Advanced degree or relevant postgraduate certification preferred.
Experience and Skills:
Required:
- Typically 6–8 years of professional experience in Quality, Regulatory Affairs, Compliance, Supply Chain, or related regulated ‑ industry environment, consistent with a senior specialist level.
- Demonstrated experience managing regulatory or quality ‑ driven restrictions across multiple markets.
- Strong experience with process automation, digital tools, or systems optimization (e.g., workflow tools, data management platforms).
- Solid understanding of global regulatory frameworks applicable to medical devices.
- Proven ability to analyze complex data, identify risks, and translate requirements into scalable solutions.
Preferred:
- Experience within medical devices or other highly regulated healthcare industries.
- Hands ‑ on experience with automation, RPA, or low ‑ code / no ‑ code platforms.
- Familiarity with SAP, regulatory information management (RIM), or master data systems.
- Experience supporting audits and inspections at a regional or global level.\
- Strong stakeholder management, communication, and documentation skills in a matrixed, international environment.
Other:
- Languages: Fluency in English required ; additional European languages preferred.
- Travel: Limited; Up to ~10% international travel may be required .
- Certifications: Regulatory Affairs, Quality, Lean, Six Sigma, or automation ‑ related certifications preferred.
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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.
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Required Skills:
Preferred Skills:
Analytical Reasoning, Business Behavior, Business Writing, Communication, Confidentiality, Data Reporting, Detail-Oriented, Legal Support, Medicines and Device Development and Regulation, Problem Solving, Product Licensing, Regulatory Affairs Management, Regulatory Compliance, Regulatory Development, Regulatory Environment, Risk Assessments, Teamwork
The anticipated base pay range for this position is:
zł145,800.00 - zł234,600.00
Benefits:
In addition to base pay, we offer the following benefits*: an annual bonus with set target (% of pay) depending on pay grade / location, where the actual amount is based on the employees’ and companies’ performance of the previous calendar year, or sales commissions. Moreover, we offer vacation days, parental leave for a minimum of 12 weeks, bereavement leave, caregiver leave, volunteer leave, well-being reimbursement, programs for financial, physical and mental health. We also offer service anniversary and recognition awards, and subject to the terms of their respective plans, employees - and in some location’s eligible dependents - can participate in several insurance plans. For more information, visit Employee benefits | Supporting well-being & career growth | Johnson & Johnson Careers.
*This is for informative purposes only. Amounts and actual benefits may vary by location and are subject to change.