VP, Enterprise Applications, Orthopedics

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Job Function:

Technology Enterprise Strategy & Security

Job Sub Function:

Product Strategy

Job Category:

People Leader

All Job Posting Locations:

Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, United States of America, Raritan, New Jersey, United States of America, Raynham, Massachusetts, United States of America, Warsaw, Indiana, 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.

About DePuy Synthes

DePuy Synthes is a global leader in orthopaedics, advancing patient care through innovative solutions across joint reconstruction, trauma, spine, sports medicine, and related surgical technologies. As DePuy Synthes separates from Johnson & Johnson to become the world’s largest, most comprehensive orthopaedics-focused company, the organization is entering a defining chapter—establishing its own corporate identity, voice, culture, and reputation while continuing to serve patients, customers, and healthcare systems around the world.

Position Summary

The VP Enterprise Applications will lead the strategy, implementation, and operation of enterprise business systems that power the global operations of DePuy Synthes.

This leader will oversee the enterprise application ecosystem including ERP, supply chain platforms, finance systems, HR systems, PLM integration, and corporate applications.

The role will be responsible for ensuring the enterprise systems supporting the new standalone DePuy Synthes organization are modern, integrated, scalable, and optimized for operational excellence.

The VP will also lead the enterprise application separation and transformation program required as DePuy Synthes transitions from Johnson & Johnson systems.

Key Responsibilities:

Enterprise Systems Strategy

• Define the strategy and roadmap for enterprise business systems supporting the standalone company.

ERP & Finance Platforms

• Lead global ERP strategy including:
• SAP S/4HANA
• financial systems
• procurement platforms
• order-to-cash platforms

Supply Chain Systems

• Oversee technology platforms supporting:
• demand planning
• inventory management
• logistics
• manufacturing planning

Corporate Systems

• Lead enterprise platforms supporting:
• HR systems
• finance platforms
• procurement
• legal systems
• corporate reporting systems

PLM Integration

• Ensure strong integration between PLM systems, manufacturing systems, and enterprise business platforms.

Separation Execution

• Lead all enterprise system transition workstreams associated with the separation from Johnson & Johnson.

Application Modernization

• Drive modernization initiatives including:
• SaaS adoption
• platform consolidation
• application rationalization

Strategic Impact

This role will ensure the enterprise technology backbone of the standalone DePuy Synthes organization supports:

• global operations
• supply chain resilience
• regulatory compliance
• financial transparency
• operational efficiency

Key Stakeholders

Internal:

• Chief Financial Officer
• Global Supply Chain Leadership
• HR Leadership
• CIO / CTO / CDAO

External:

• enterprise technology vendors
• implementation partners
• consulting firms

Leadership Scope

Global leadership responsibility for:

• ERP Platforms
• Supply Chain Applications
• Corporate Systems
• Application Integration
• Enterprise Application Support

Experience & Qualifications

• 10+ years enterprise applications leadership experience.
• Experience leading global ERP implementations (SAP strongly preferred).
• Experience managing large enterprise application portfolios.

Experience supporting large-scale carve-outs or M&A transformations strongly preferred.

Critical Leadership Competencies

• Enterprise systems leadership
• Operational excellence
• Transformation execution
• Stakeholder collaboration
• Global team leadership

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. We actively seek qualified candidates who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities as defined under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act.

Johnson & Johnson is committed to providing an interview process that is inclusive of our applicants’ needs. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation, please email the Employee Health Support Center ([email protected]) or contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resources.

Required Skills:

Preferred Skills:

Automation Technology, Corporate Governance, Data Science, Data Structures, Developing Others, Digital Fluency, Digital Strategy, Forward Thinking, Global Market, Inclusive Leadership, Information Security Management System (ISMS), Information Technology Strategies, Leadership, Leading Change, Performance Measurement, Product Development, Stakeholder Management, Strategic Thinking

The anticipated base pay range for this position is :

$199,000.00 - $366,850.00

Additional Description for Pay Transparency:

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