Sr. Director, Security & Defense, Orthopedics

Job Function: Technology Enterprise Strategy & Security

Job Sub Function: Security & Controls

Job Category: People Leader

All Job Posting Locations: New Brunswick, New Jersey, United States of America;
Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, United States of America;
Raynham, Massachusetts, United States of America;
Warsaw, Indiana, United States of America;
West Chester, Pennsylvania, United States of America

The Sr. Director, Security & Defense is a senior technology leadership role responsible for setting and executing the cybersecurity and information protection strategy for DePuy Synthes. This leader plays a critical role in safeguarding enterprise systems, data, products, and operations while enabling business growth and digital innovation. The position partners closely with executive leadership, IT, Legal, Privacy, and business stakeholders to ensure a resilient, compliant, and risk‑aware security posture and reports into the DePuy Synthes Technology organization.

• Define and lead the enterprise security and cyber defense strategy aligned to business priorities and regulatory requirements.
• Oversee cybersecurity operations, including threat detection, incident response, vulnerability management, and security monitoring.
• Build and maintain a program focused on monitoring and responding to insider threats while supporting legal and employee relations as required.
• Establish and maintain security governance, policies, standards, and risk management frameworks across the organization.
• Lead and develop high‑performing security teams and external partners, fostering a strong culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
• Provide executive‑level reporting on security posture, risks, incidents, and remediation progress.
• Ensure compliance with global cybersecurity, data protection, and industry regulations relevant to medical technology and healthcare environments.
• Support M&A, separation, and transformation initiatives by assessing and mitigating cybersecurity risks.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Master’s degree or MBA preferred.

Experience and Skills

• 12‑14 years of experience in cybersecurity, information security, or technology risk management, including senior leadership roles.
• Demonstrated experience leading enterprise‑wide security programs in complex, regulated environments.
• Strong knowledge of cyber defense, incident response, identity and access management, cloud security, and risk frameworks.
• Experience leading and developing global or cross‑functional teams.
• Experience supporting healthcare, life sciences, or medical device organizations (preferred).
• Proven ability to influence executive stakeholders and translate technical risk into business impact (preferred).
• Experience with large‑scale technology transformations or corporate separations (preferred).
• Familiarity with global regulatory and compliance standards (e.g., ISO, NIST, GDPR, HIPAA) (preferred).
• Strong change leadership and strategic planning capabilities (preferred).

Other

• Travel:
  Up to 20%, primarily domestic with occasional international travel.
• Certifications (preferred): CISSP, CISM, CRISC, or equivalent.

Salary
: $ – $

Additional Description for Pay Transparency

• Vacation – 120 hours
• Sick time – 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Colorado – 48 hours; for employees who reside in the State of Washington – 56 hours
• Holiday pay, including Floating Holidays – 13 days per calendar year
• Work, Personal and Family Time – up to 40 hours per calendar year
• Parental Leave – 480 hours within one year of the birth/adoption/foster care of a child
• Bereavement Leave – 240 hours for an immediate family member; 40 hours for an extended family member per calendar year
• Caregiver Leave – 80 hours in a 52‑week rolling period
• Volunteer Leave – 32 hours per calendar year
• Military Spouse Time‑Off – 80 hours per calendar year

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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