Commercial Quality Specialist, Supplier Management (MedTech)

Location: Hybrid role available in Issy-les-Moulineaux or Paris, France; Dublin, Ireland; or Zuchwil, Switzerland. Limited travel may be required.

Company

Johnson & Johnson MedTech develops healthcare and medical device solutions, with the role expected to transition to DePuy Synthes following the planned separation of the Orthopaedics business.

What you will do

• Manage assigned quality system processes and act as a regional subject matter expert across EMEA.
• Provide guidance, coaching, and support on quality processes and systems, including document control, quality agreements, change control, purchasing controls, audits, CAPA, and training.
• Drive simplification, standardization, and continuous improvement of regional quality processes.
• Communicate compliance requirements and status to affected sites and organizations.
• Report process metrics and KPIs consistently and on time.
• Support regional audit and inspection readiness and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders on quality solutions.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, life sciences, supply chain, or a related scientific or technical discipline; an advanced degree is preferred.
• 4–6 years of experience in quality assurance, commercial quality, or supplier quality management within a regulated medical device or pharmaceutical environment.
• Experience leading supplier-focused quality activities and managing supplier investigations, nonconformances, and CAPA.
• Strong knowledge of quality management systems, supplier quality processes, ISO certification, and EMEA medical device regulations.
• Experience with notified bodies or health authority inspections is preferred.
• Fluent English is required. Strong analytical, organizational, problem-solving, cross-functional collaboration, and stakeholder-influencing skills are expected.

Nice to have

• Experience with EU MDR-regulated medical devices.
• Experience conducting or supporting supplier audits and assessments.
• Experience with orthopaedic or implantable medical devices.
• Knowledge of supplier performance metrics, risk-based monitoring, continuous improvement, or risk management methodologies.
• Quality-related certifications such as ISO or ASQ.

Culture & Benefits

• Inclusive work environment focused on individual dignity, diversity, and equal opportunity.
• Annual bonus or sales commissions depending on pay grade, location, and performance.
• Vacation, parental, bereavement, caregiver, and volunteer leave.
• Well-being reimbursement and financial, physical, and mental health programs.
• Recognition awards and access to insurance plans subject to local eligibility and plan terms.