Johnson & Johnson MedTech
Senior Manager Temperature Control & Transportation
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Senior Manager, Temperature Control & Transportation – Global
About Johnson & Johnson
At Johnson & Johnson, we believe health is everything. Our innovative healthcare solutions empower us to prevent, treat, and cure complex diseases, create smarter, less invasive treatments, and provide personalised solutions that profoundly impact humanity. Through our expertise in Innovative Medicine and MedTech, we remain a leader in shaping the future of healthcare.
Guided by our Credo, we are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where every individual’s diversity and dignity are respected.
About the Role
Johnson & Johnson is restructuring its Orthopedics business to form a standalone company, DePuy Synthes. This transition is expected to conclude within 18–24 months, subject to regulatory approvals.
This role offers the opportunity to contribute to the new company, where your expertise in temperature control and transportation within Medical Devices will be pivotal. After the separation, this position will transition to DePuy Synthes, with responsibilities governed by its employment standards.
Job Overview
We are seeking a Senior Manager – Temperature Control & Transportation to lead and drive improvement initiatives within the Global Quality Team. The role entails:
- Acting as the global accountable leader for maintaining compliance, traceability, and process efficiency within temperature-sensitive product transport and control.
- Developing cost-effective, efficient, and scalable solutions for the distribution of Thermo-sensitive medical products while ensuring approvals in line with cGMP, safety, regulatory, and customer contractual commitments.
About MedTech & DePuy Synthes
DePuy Synthes is a leader in orthopedics and trauma care, delivering innovative, cutting-edge treatments to improve patient outcomes. Our portfolio spans surgical implants, biologics, and advanced technologies for better recovery and mobility.
Why This Matters
Your work will directly impact: ✅ Ensuring supply chain integrity for time-sensitive medical devices. ✅ Meeting global regulatory compliance for drug and device safety. ✅ Enhancing patient safety through smart logistics and compliant handling.
Primary Responsibilities
1. Strategic Leadership for Global Execution
✔ Oversee the global Temperature & Transportation Control Support Center (TCSC), aligning efforts with DePuy Synthes’ mission to optimize business objectives. ✔ Lead project-based initiatives using proven methodologies to drive continuous improvement, ensuring projects are delivered with full cost savings realization.
2. Subject Matter Expertise & Decision-Making
- Serve as the SME for temperature control solutions, providing science-based decisions on whether temperature protection is required for temperature-sensitive products in packaging, transportation, and storage environments.
- Ensure intelligent deployment of advanced technologies (e.g., active/passive thermal containers, thermal blankets, ruggedised temperature monitoring systems) across global supply chains.
- Benchmark industry trends, evaluate technologies, and ensure alignment with stakeholders, customers, and regulatory requirements.
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3. Quality Assurance & Regulatory Compliance
✔ Manage global regulatory assessments, aligning with cGMP, ICH, and ISO 13485 standards. ✔ Qualify external suppliers for temperature control solutions and oversee ongoing monitoring to maintain high compliance standards. ✔ Work to standardize processes globally to enhance traceability, accountability, and user efficiency.
4. Team Leadership & Talent Development
- Lead and mentor a highly skilled, multi-site team to ensure compliance with ** QCSC objectives** and alignment with DePuy Synthes’ strategic goals.
- Foster a data-driven culture by analyzing temperature data, monitoring trends, and providing proactive recommendations.
- Develop processes to reduce technical risk, mitigate product integrity issues, and enhance corporate reputation.
5. Collaboration & External Partnerships
✔ Partner with supply chain teams, logistics providers, and third-party suppliers to ensure smooth implementation of compliant solutions. ✔ Drive continuous improvement through collaborative projects with Global Regulatory Affairs (GRA) and Joint Review Board (JRB2).
Key Competencies
Required Skills & Experience
- Education Requirements:
- Degree in Engineering (BA/BS) is mandatory.
- Experience with temperature-controlled packaging and medical supply chain is a requirement.
- Minimum of 8 years of experience in temperature-sensitive product transportation/pharma Medizinverband standards regulations.
- Master’s/MBA (or comparable background) is preferred.
- Strong understanding of cGMP regulations, FDA/EMC requirements, and international pharmaceutical/medical device standards.
- Ability to analyze, troubleshoot, and implement risk mitigation for sensitive product shipments.
- Proven ability to negotiate, leverage stakeholders, and manage across multiple geographies to achieve process standardization.
Professional Attributes
- Strategic, outward-focused behavior with a global mindset.
- Highly organized with a focus on reliability, accuracy, and ethical compliance.
- Demonstrated leadership and technical capability in driving operational excellence.
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Differences Between the Two Positions
This role within DePuy Synthes will emphasize:
- Regulatory governance for high-value temperature-sensitive medical devices.
- Growing a next-gen global supply chain, ensuring end-to-end compliance.
- Mentorship for new and emerging talent specialising in Thermal Transport Systems.
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Benefits
As part of Johnson & Johnson, you will gain access to: 🌍 A global career with meaningful impact 🏭 Competitive remuneration & benefits packages 🤝 Development opportunities (training programs, mentorship, and leadership courses) 🌐 Flexible work arrangements aligned with Long-Haul Travel Needs 🌱 Workplace wellness and sustainability initiatives
Ensuring quality and compliance in pharmaceutical and medical supply chains is critical—not only for business continuity but for public trust.
For questions or support, reach out to DePuy Synthes Global Careers at https://careers.jnj.com/teamcareers/en/.
Johnson & Johnson values diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from people of all cultures, backgrounds, and experiences, regardless of Sex/Gender, Sexual Orientation, Age, Disability, Origin, Religion, or Veterans status. We are committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and adhere to local labour laws.
Equal Opportunity Employer: Johnson & Johnson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, or disability. In the U.S., we also adhere to relevant VEVRAA regulations.
Joint Review Board and Regulatory Affairs: Ensure alignment with state-of-the-art regulations.
| Cryptic Tags | Qualifications | Continuity & Strategy |
|---|---|---|
| Temperature Control SME | ICH/CMC/pharma technology specialists | Scalability Strategy |
| EUEFDA Compliant Forecasts | ISO 13485, GMP/ATMP/IT compliance | Complexity Management |
| Operational Risk | Product Innovation/Consumer Trends Overview | Process Reliability Test |
| Engaged Stakeholder Community | Relevant SDX Global Security Practices | Customer Trust Validation |
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