Sr. Director, Security & Defense, Orthopedics

Johnson & Johnson

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New Brunswick, NJ · Palm Beach Gardens, FL · Raynham, MA · Warsaw, IN · West Chester, PA Posted 11 days ago $178,000$307,050 / year

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TL;DR

The Sr. Director of Security & Controls at DePuy Synthes is a senior leadership role responsible for establishing and executing the cybersecurity strategy to protect enterprise systems, data, products, and operations while enabling business growth. This leader works closely with executive teams, IT, Legal, Privacy, and other stakeholders to ensure compliance with global regulations and maintain a resilient security posture. Key responsibilities include defining security policies, overseeing threat detection and incident response, building high-performing security teams, and providing executive-level reporting on security risks and remediation progress. The ideal candidate has 12-14 years of experience in cybersecurity, including leadership roles in complex environments, with expertise in cyber defense, cloud security, and risk management frameworks. Familiarity with healthcare regulations such as HIPAA and GDPR is preferred, along with certifications like CISSP or CISM.

Skills

Cybersecurity InformationSecurity IncidentResponse CloudSecurity IdentityAndAccessManagement RiskFrameworks ISO NIST GDPR HIPAA CISSP CISM CRISC

What you'll do

  • Define and lead the enterprise security and cyber defense strategy aligned to business priorities.
  • Oversee cybersecurity operations including threat detection, incident response, and vulnerability management.
  • Establish and maintain security governance, policies, standards, and risk management frameworks.
  • Lead high-performing security teams and external partners, fostering a culture of accountability.
  • Ensure compliance with global cybersecurity regulations relevant to medical technology environments.
  • Support M&A and separation initiatives by assessing and mitigating cybersecurity risks.

What we're looking for

  • 12-14 years of experience in cybersecurity or technology risk management.
  • Demonstrated leadership in enterprise-wide security programs in regulated environments.
  • Strong knowledge of cyber defense, incident response, and cloud security.
  • Experience leading global or cross-functional teams.
  • Familiarity with global regulatory standards like ISO, NIST, GDPR, HIPAA.
  • Proven ability to influence executive stakeholders and translate technical risk into business impact.

Market check

Salary context

This $178,000–$307,050 range sits above 78% of similar postings on FindRole.

Peer median band

$140,420$225,666

Median floor and ceiling across peers.

Typical midpoint (25–75%)

$150,400$224,200

Middle half of comparable postings.

Based on 240 comparable postings.

* 240 is the maximum number of comparable postings sampled.

Employer

About Johnson & Johnson

Johnson & Johnson is a multinational corporation operating in three main segments: consumer health products, pharmaceuticals, and medical devices, known for brands like Tylenol, Band-Aid, and Janssen. Industry: Pharmaceuticals & Medical Devices

Johnson & Johnson currently has 46 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $122,000–$211,025 across 45 roles with salary data.

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