Associate Director, DACH

Das ist der Job

Provide strategic regulatory guidance to support product registrations, renewals, variations, and lifecycle management.

Darum lohnt es sich

Serve as the senior regulatory escalation point for DACH Local Market Support within the International QARA organization. Benefits Base pay: €110,500.00–€175,375.00.

Additional benefits include an annual bonus, vacation days, parental leave, bereavement leave, caregiver leave, volunteer leave, well‑being reimbursement, programs for financial, physical and mental health, service anniversary and recognition awards, and participation in various insurance plans subject to terms and conditions of local plans.

Job Overview DePuy Synthes is recruiting for an Associate Director, DACH, located in Umkirch, Germany or Vienna, Austria or Zuchwil, Switzerland.

The role provides regulatory leadership across Germany, Austria, and Switzerland, ensuring compliance with local and regional regulatory requirements while enabling timely and sustainable market access for DePuy Synthes products.

Key Responsibilities Lead and oversee regulatory affairs strategy and execution across DACH local markets in alignment with global regulatory objectives. Ensure compliance with country‑specific and EU regulatory requirements, internal policies, and quality system standards.

Partner with cross‑functional stakeholders including Commercial, Quality, Supply Chain, Legal, and Global Regulatory Affairs. Monitor regulatory changes across DACH markets and assess potential impacts to products, portfolios, and operations. Support regulatory inspections, audits, and health authority interactions as required.

Lead, coach, and develop regulatory talent, fostering strong compliance, accountability, and performance. Ensuring proactive engagement and shaping of regional policy initiatives that are critical to business strategy, continuity, and growth.

Education Bachelor’s degree in Regulatory Affairs, Life Sciences, Engineering, or a related discipline (required). Advanced degree or professional certification in Regulatory Affairs (preferred).

Experience and Skills Typically 8–10 years of progressive experience in Regulatory Affairs within the medical device, healthcare, or other regulated industries. Strong knowledge of EU MDR and regulatory requirements across Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. Demonstrated experience leading multi‑country or regional regulatory portfolios.

Proven ability to develop and execute regulatory strategies aligned to business objectives. Ability to operate effectively in a global, matrixed organization. Preferred Experience supporting global or regional regulatory operating models. Experience working in multinational medical device or healthcare organizations.

Exposure to regulatory inspections, audits, and authority negotiations. Demonstrated success driving regulatory transformation or process improvement initiatives. Regulatory Affairs Certification (RAC) or equivalent. Strong leadership, stakeholder management, and decision‑making skills.

Other Requirements Language: English required; German preferred. Travel: Moderate regional travel across DACH markets. Certifications: RAC or equivalent preferred but not required. Equal Opportunity Employer Johnson & Johnson is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by federal, state or local law.

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