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Job Function:
Legal & Compliance
Job Sub Function:
Law Business Partners
Job Category:
Professional
All Job Posting Locations:
Raynham, Massachusetts, United States of America
Job Description:
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.
Job Overview
The Director, Supply Chain Contracting provides legal support for DePuy Synthes global supply chain contracting activities. This role is accountable for driving consistency in contract terms, complying with supply chain contracting policies, supporting and assisting supply chain partners in contract negotiations and drafting agreements, advising on supplier disputes and advising on supply chain strategies. The position partners closely with Supply Chain, Procurement, Quality, and Finance to ensure contracts are compliant, scalable, and aligned with business objectives in a highly regulated medical-device and medical technology environment. This role has a significant impact on operational performance, cost management, and supplier relationships.
Key Responsibilities
Collaborate with Supply Chain to negotiate terms of complex supply chain agreements, includingraw material supply,manufacturing,logistics, distribution, and service agreements.
Advisethe businesson contractualrisk andcollaborate with supply chain professionals toenable resilient supply strategies.
Manage the drafting and negotiation of complex supplychainagreements associated with the above Supply Chain organizations, including master supply and external manufacturing agreements.
Provide guidance and advice to the members of the Contract Management Organization who collaborate in supporting the contracting workstream forsupply chain activities.
Drive adherence to good contracting process,simplification and improvement of templates,creation and adoption of contracting aids (such as playbooks),acceptance of prudent risk taking,and by proactively spotting common issues and trends that need addressing through change.
AdviseSupply Chain leaderson proposedlaws andregulations that have a high impact on current and future supply chain activities(e.g.import/export, trade controls, govt. incentives for local manufacturing, supply chain shortages).
Together with Litigation colleagues,advisethe business on disputes and litigation arising under supply agreements or otherwise with suppliers under purchase orders or othersupply arrangements.
Provide review of supply agreements in connection with due diligence on mergers,acquisitionsor strategic partnerships.
Oversee management of outside counsel relationships, workflow, and budget.
Collaborate with legal colleagues to proactively assess and manage legal risk for the end-to-end supply chain worldwide. Coordinating legal support on any complex issues byworkingclosely with other functional groups.
Qualifications
Education
Juris Doctor from an accredited law school in the U.S.
Admitted to practice in at least one U.S.jurisdiction,or inGreat Britain or Ireland for candidates working in those countries.
Experience and Skills
Required
Typically requiresa minimum of8-10 yearsofcommercial contractingexperience.
Provenexpertisenegotiating and managing complex, high-value supply chain contracts, in-house at a multi-national corporation, or at a large or mid-sized reputable law firm.
Strong understanding of supply chain operations, supplier riskmanagement,contractingprinciplesand excellent drafting skills.
Solution and business-oriented team player, with an ability to take a pragmatic approach to solving problems.
Strong interpersonalskills, abilityto lead throughinfluenceand to challenge the statusquo.
Comfortable handling ambiguity and ability to simplify complicated issues for clients.
Ability to influence senior stakeholders andoperateeffectively in acomplex,global organization.
Preferred
Experience in medicaldevice,medtech,pharmaceutical,orthopedics,healthcareor otherhighlyregulated manufacturing environments.
Familiarity with contract lifecycle management (CLM) tools and supply chain digital platforms.
Experience with software and other technology supply agreements a plus.
Track recordof driving process standardization or transformation initiatives.
Strong executive presence with the ability to leadcomplexnegotiations.
Other
Language: Englishproficiencyrequired.
Travel: Up to10-15% domestic and/or international travel.
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Required Skills:
Preferred Skills:
Business Agility, Collaborating, Commercial Laws, Compliance Management, Corporate Governance, Dispute Resolution, Lawyering, Legal Documents Preparation, Legal Services, Negotiation, Process Improvements, Representing, Risk Management, Strategic Thinking, Tactical Planning, Technical Credibility
The anticipated base pay range for this position is :
$150,000.00 - $258,750.00
Additional Description for Pay Transparency:
Subject to the terms of their respective plans, employees are eligible to participate in the Company's consolidated retirement plan (pension) and savings plan (401(k)).
This position is eligible to participate in the Company's long-term incentive program.
Subject to the terms of their respective policies and date of hire, employees are eligible for the following time off benefits:
Vacation -120 hours per calendar year
Sick time - 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Colorado -48 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington -56 hours per calendar year
Holiday pay, including Floating Holidays -13 days per calendar year
Work, Personal and Family Time - up to 40 hours per calendar year
Parental Leave - 480 hours within one year of the birth/adoption/foster care of a child
Bereavement Leave - 240 hours for an immediate family member: 40 hours for an extended family member per calendar year
Caregiver Leave - 80 hours in a 52-week rolling period10 days
Volunteer Leave - 32 hours per calendar year
Military Spouse Time-Off - 80 hours per calendar year
For additional general information on Company benefits, please go to: - https://www.careers.jnj.com/employee-benefits
