Overview
The Global Occupational Health & Safety Leader will be employed by DePuy Synthes following the separation of the Orthopaedics business from Johnson & Johnson. This role defines and drives the global OH&S strategy, governance, and performance across DePuy Synthes operations worldwide, covering R&D, Supply Chain, and Commercial activities.
Major Duties & Responsibilities
* Defines and leads the global occupational health and safety strategy across R&D, Supply Chain, and Commercial operations. (25%)
* Establishes and governs the global OH&S management system, including policies, standards, and performance expectations. (20%)
* Leads identification, assessment, and mitigation of occupational health and safety risks across laboratories, manufacturing, distribution, and commercial environments. (15%)
* Ensures effective operational controls and management of change processes are in place for occupational health and safety risks. (15%)
* Leads and develops a global Occupational Health & Safety leadership team, including direct management of global process owners for Industrial Hygiene, Fleet Safety, and Safety / Process Safety Management. (10%)
* Oversees global occupational health & safety performance monitoring, incident investigation, and corrective action processes. (10%)
* Represents DePuy Synthes with regulators, industry forums, and professional organizations on occupational health & safety matters. (5%)
Other Duties
Provides occupational health & safety leadership input to major business initiatives, capital projects, and crisis response for significant safety events.
Supervisory Responsibilities
* Direct Reports: Global process owners for Industrial Hygiene, Fleet Safety, and Safety / Process Safety Management
* Indirect Reports: Regional and site-level occupational health & safety resources aligned to global programs
Decision Making Authority
* Practice hiring recommendations; train employees; plan work of others; review work quality and quantity
* Conduct performance reviews; make pay and promotional recommendations
* Recommend budget amounts
Minimum Requirements
* Required Minimum Education: Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Engineering, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Science, or related discipline.
* Required Years of Related Experience: Typically 10+ years of progressive occupational health and safety experience in global, multi-site, or regulated environments.
* Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
o Deep expertise in occupational health and safety principles and risk management.
o Proven ability to lead global strategies and influence senior leaders.
o Strong people leadership experience, including leadership of senior technical experts.
o Excellent communication skills and executive presence.
* Required Years of People Management Experience: Significant global leadership experience.
* Preferred Certifications: CSP, CIH, NEBOSH, or equivalent.
* Preferred Industry Experience: MedTech, manufacturing, or other highly regulated environments.
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