Sr. Mgr, Portugal, MISSA & South Africa

Job description

At Johnson & Johnson, we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build a world where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured, where treatments are smarter and less invasive, and solutions are personal. Through our expertise in Innovative Medicine and MedTech, we are uniquely positioned to innovate across the full spectrum of healthcare solutions today to deliver the breakthroughs of tomorrow, and profoundly impact health for humanity. Learn more at jnj.com. As guided by Our Credo, Johnson & Johnson is responsible to our employees who work with us throughout the world. We provide an inclusive work environment where each person is considered as an individual. At Johnson & Johnson, we respect the diversity and dignity of our employees and recognize their merit. Job Function: Legal & Compliance Job Sub Function: Law Business Partners Job Category: Professional All Job Posting Locations: Diegem, Flemish Brabant, Belgium, Prague, Czechia Job Description: DePuy Synthes is recruiting for a Sr. Mgr, Portugal, MISSA & South Africa, located in Prague, Czechia or Belgium. This Senior Manager role plays a critical part in supporting DePuy Synthes’ Legal & Compliance function across Portugal, MISSA, and Belgium. The position partners closely with business leaders to ensure that operations comply with applicable laws, regulations, and internal policies while enabling business growth. This is an opportunity to lead regional legal strategies, manage risk, and influence decision-making in a dynamic, international healthcare environment. Key Responsibilities: Provide strategic legal support for distributor and indirect market operations, advising the business on the structuring, appointment, management, and termination of distributor relationships across multiple jurisdictions Draft, review and negotiate complex commercial agreements relating to distributor markets, including distribution, agency, channel partner, sales, supply, marketing, service, and related commercial arrangements Support business growth in distributor markets by enabling expansion, managing legal risk in new channel models, and developing pragmatic, scalable legal solutions that balance compliance with commercial objectives. Manage disputes and performance issues involving distributors and channel partners, including escalation, enforcement of contractual rights, and coordination with external counsel where required Provide legal guidance to business leaders across Portugal, MISSA, and South Africa to ensure alignment with applicable laws, regulations, and company policies Manage and oversee legal risk assessment, mitigation strategies, and compliance initiatives across assigned markets Act as a trusted advisor to internal stakeholders, partnering cross-functionally with commercial, finance, compliance, and other teams Serve as liaison with external counsel and regulatory bodies, ensuring effective management of legal matters and outside counsel activities Drive consistency and efficiency in legal processes, including development and implementation of policies, procedures, and tools Lead and support regional legal projects and initiatives aligned with business priorities and organizational strategy Monitor and interpret legal and regulatory developments, providing proactive guidance and training to impacted teams Support ethics, compliance training initiatives, and promote a strong culture of integrity across the region. Champion the transformation of legal service delivery through the effective use of AI, automation, digital platforms, and emerging technologies. Reimagine legal workflows and operating models to deliver legal services more efficiently to drive greater business value Qualifications Education: Juris Doctor (JD) or equivalent law degree recognised in a relevant jurisdiction (eg England, EU, US or South Africa) required Admission to practice law in a relevant jurisdiction Advanced business or legal specialization (e.g., LLM, MBA) preferred Experience and Skills: Required: Typically requires at least 8-10 years of relevant legal experience in a corporate or law firm environment aligned with manager-level roles Strong knowledge of international legal and regulatory frameworks, particularly within healthcare or MedTech industries Proven ability to identify, assess, and mitigate legal and compliance risks in complex, multi-country environments Experience managing contract drafting, negotiation, and execution across a variety of business agreements Demonstrated ability to influence stakeholders and provide clear, practical legal advice to business leaders Strong leadership and project management skills, with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple initiatives Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills Preferred: Experience supporting operations across Europe, Middle East, or Africa regions Prior experience in Legal & Compliance within a global matrix organization Familiarity with healthcare regulations, commercial compliance, and industry standards Exposure to legal technology tools, process optimization, and automation initiatives Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, evolving business environment Strong business acumen with a collaborative, solutions-oriented mindset Other: Languages: English required; additional European or regional languages (e.g., Portuguese) are a plus Travel: Up to 25% international travel may be required Certifications: Active legal qualification/license preferred 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. 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, external applicants please contact us via https://www.jnj.com/contact-us/careers, internal employees contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource. #LI-Hybrid #DePuySynthesCareers Required Skills: Preferred Skills: Analytical Reasoning, Business Agility, Commercial Laws, Compliance Management, Corporate Governance, Dispute Resolution, Lawyering, Legal Services, Litigation, Negotiation, Organizing, Process Improvements, Representing, Strategic Thinking, Tactical Thinking, Technical Credibility The anticipated base pay range for this position is: Kč1,641,000.00 - Kč2,830,150.00 Benefits: In a