Manager, Distribution Management

Job Overview

The Manager, Distribution Management provides operational leadership for quality assurance and regulatory affairs supporting distributor‑ and operations‑based market models across EMEA. The role ensures regulatory compliance, distributor governance, effective QMS execution, and uninterrupted supply across diverse, highly regulated EMEA markets. It partners closely with Regulatory Affairs, Quality, Supply Chain, Commercial, and Global QARA teams to manage risk and support efficient, compliant distribution models.

• Lead and manage Quality Assurance and Regulatory Affairs activities supporting EMEA operations‑ and distribution‑based market models in alignment with global QARA objectives.
• Ensure distributor and operational compliance with applicable local regulations, EU requirements, internal policies, and DePuy Synthes QMS standards.
• Serve as a key QARA point of contact for EMEA Operations & Distribution topics.
• Partner with cross‑functional teams including Regulatory Affairs, Quality, Supply Chain, Legal, and Commercial to support local market needs and supply continuity.
• Support distributor onboarding, oversight, and governance from a quality and regulatory compliance perspective.
• Monitor regulatory, quality, and operational changes across EMEA markets and assess potential impacts to products, supply, and business operations.
• Support and participate in audits, inspections, and assessments related to operations and distribution activities.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives to enhance QARA compliance, efficiency, inspection readiness, and operational consistency.

Education

• Required:
  
  Bachelor’s degree in Regulatory Affairs, Life Sciences, Engineering, Business, or related discipline.
• Preferred:
  Advanced degree or professional certification in Regulatory Affairs, Quality, or related field.

Experience and Skills

• Required:
  
  6–8 years of progressive experience in Quality Assurance, Regulatory Affairs, operations support, distribution governance, or related roles within a regulated industry.
• Strong understanding of EMEA regulatory requirements, distributor obligations, and operational compliance expectations.
• Experience supporting distributor‑based and/or operational business models.
• Ability to manage cross‑functional stakeholders and complex operational topics in a matrixed environment.
• Preferred:
  Experience supporting multi‑country market portfolios; working in a global or matrixed organization; exposure to regulatory inspections, quality audits, or health authority interactions across EMEA markets; experience in process improvement or operational transformation initiatives; background in medical devices, healthcare, or other highly regulated industries; regulatory affairs or quality certification (e.g., RAC or equivalent).
• Strong analytical, risk‑management, and problem‑solving skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.

• Language:
  English required; additional European languages preferred.
• Travel:
  Moderate regional travel across EMEA markets.
• Certifications:
  
  RAC or equivalent preferred but not required.

Job Location:

Warsaw, Masovian (Poland); alternate hybrid location may be considered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

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.

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