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Job Function:

Regulatory Affairs Group

Job Sub Function:

Regulatory Affairs

Job Category:

People Leader

All Job Posting Locations:

Las Condes, Santiago,, Region Metropolitana de Santiago, Chile, São Paulo, Brazil

Job Description:

DePuy Synthes is recruiting for position, located in Sao Paulo, Brazil.  

Alternate Hybrid locations may be considered at Las Condes, Chile.

Please note that this role is available across multiple countries and may be posted under different requisition numbers to comply with local requirements. While you are welcome to apply to any or all of the postings, we recommend focusing on the specific country(s) that align with your preferred location(s):

Sao Paulo, Brazil - Requisition Number: R-097924

Las Condes, Chile - Requisition Number: R-099896

Remember, whether you apply to one or all of these requisition numbers, your applications will be considered as a single submission.

Job Overview 

The PM Eligibility, Rationalization, Compliance role within QARA International plays a critical role in ensuring that DePuy Synthes products remain eligible, compliant, and optimally positioned across international markets. This position supports global and regional strategies by managing product eligibility assessments, driving portfolio rationalization activities, and ensuring ongoing regulatory compliance throughout the product lifecycle. The role offers strong cross‑functional exposure and the opportunity to influence portfolio decisions that directly impact patient access and business continuity. 

  

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and support product eligibility assessments to determine regulatory readiness and market viability across international markets. 

• Execute portfolio rationalization activities, including analysis of regulatory, quality, and business risks to support informed decision‑making. 

• Ensure ongoing regulatory compliance of products throughout their lifecycle in alignment with international and local requirements. 

• Partner closely with Regulatory Affairs, Quality, Supply Chain, and Commercial teams to align product strategies and timelines. 

• Maintain and update product compliance documentation, trackers, and databases to ensure audit and inspection readiness. 

• Support health authority interactions related to product changes, renewals, discontinuations, and remediation activities. 

• Identify and drive process improvements to enhance efficiency, transparency, and consistency within eligibility and rationalization workflows. 

  

Qualifications

Education 

• Required: Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Engineering, Regulatory Affairs, Quality, or a related discipline. 

• Preferred: Advanced degree or certification in Regulatory Affairs, Quality Systems, or Business Administration. 

Experience and Skills 

Required: 

• Experience supporting product management, regulatory, quality, or compliance activities within a medical device or life sciences environment. 

• Working knowledge of international regulatory frameworks and product lifecycle management. 

• Ability to analyze complex data sets to support eligibility and rationalization decisions. 

Preferred: 

• Experience working in QARA International or global matrixed organizations. 

• Familiarity with medical device regulations across Latin America and other international regions. 

• Prior involvement in portfolio optimization, product discontinuation, or remediation initiatives. 

• Experience using regulatory or product lifecycle management systems. 

• Effective written and verbal communication skills for cross‑functional collaboration. 

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and stakeholders. 

Other 

• Languages: Fluency in English required; Spanish strongly preferred. 

• Travel: Limited domestic and international travel may be required (up to ~10%). 

• Certifications: Regulatory Affairs Certification (RAC) or Quality certification preferred but not required. 

For more information on how we support the whole health of our employees throughout their wellness, career and life journey, please visit www.careers.jnj.com. 

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. 

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Required Skills:

 

 

Preferred Skills:

Analytical Reasoning, Business Writing, Communication, Developing Others, Inclusive Leadership, Innovation, Leadership, Legal Support, Operational Excellence, Product Licensing, Public Policies, Regulatory Affairs Management, Regulatory Compliance, Regulatory Development, Regulatory Environment, Strategic Thinking, Team Management