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Job Function:
Regulatory Affairs Group
Job Sub Function:
Regulatory Affairs
Job Category:
Professional
All Job Posting Locations:
Warsaw, Masovian, Poland
DePuy Synthes is recruiting for a Manager,DistributionManagement,locatedin Warsaw,Polandor UAE
The Manager,Distribution Management,provides operational leadership for quality assurance and regulatory affairs supporting distributor‑ and operations‑based market models across EMEAThis role is accountable for ensuring regulatory compliance, distributor governance, effective quality management system execution, and uninterrupted supply across diverse and highly regulated EMEA markets.
Therole plays a criticalpartin 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 impactstoproducts, supply, and business operations.
Support andparticipatein audits, inspections, and assessments related to operations and distribution activities.
Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives to enhance QARA compliance, efficiency,inspectionreadiness, and operational consistency.
Qualifications
Education
Required: Bachelor’s degree in Regulatory Affairs, Life Sciences, Engineering, Business, ora relateddiscipline.
Preferred: Advanced degree or professional certification in Regulatory Affairs, Quality, ora relatedfield.
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 supportingmulti‑countrymarket 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: Englishrequired;additionalEuropean languages preferred.
Travel: Moderate regional travel across EMEA markets.
Certifications: RAC or equivalent preferred but notrequired
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Required Skills:
Preferred Skills:
Analytical Reasoning, Business Writing, Coaching, Compliance Risk, Fact-Based Decision Making, Industry Analysis, Legal Support, Process Improvements, Product Licensing, Public Policies, Regulatory Affairs Management, Regulatory Compliance, Regulatory Development, Regulatory Environment, Risk Assessments, Strategic Thinking, Technical Credibility
The anticipated base pay range for this position is:
zł231,000.00 - zł399,050.00
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.
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