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:**
Marketing
**Job Sub** **Function:**
Strategic Marketing
**Job Category:**
Professional
**All Job Posting Locations:**
Leeds, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom
**Job Description:**
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.u200b
DePuy Synthes is recruiting for a VELYS Spine Marketing Manager, located in Leeds, United Kingdom or Zug, Switzerland.
The Commercial member of a cross functional team that is responsible for launching and establishing the new VELYS Spine system within the DPS International businessu2019s & Spine Platforms. Ensures marketing efforts maximize returns on capital while achieving strategic goals. Develop different business models, aligned with the global and international strategies, and ensure deployment both regionally and locally to ensure we meet our business commitments. Will have a focus on key business priorities, building capabilities and building our winning culture.
**Position duties and responsibilities**
To execute theInternationalstrategies for our VELYSSpinePlatforms andensure delivery of tactical activities to support the Business Plan
Part ofthe cross functional teams and partner with theSpineproduct platform to bringthis newTechnology Systemto market within the designated launch markets
Partner with HEMA, Regulatory and Clinical to ensure we have an accelerated and defined market access strategy to launch VELYS Spinein each top 16 market
Partner withSpinePlatform Teams, HEMA, Medical Affairs and Clinical to define the Clinical and Health Economic evidence strategy for newVELYS SpineTechnology platformandprocedural solution
Develop recommendations for the organizational design to supportthenewVELYS SpineTechnology platform
TorepresentInternationalneeds inu202fproduct pipeline discussions with global marketing, R&D and Supply Chain teams
Partner with our Supply Chain teams to ensure our IBP is fully aligned to our defined launch plans
Tomaintainand develop relationships with the defined KOLu2019s for each Technology platform
To partner actively with the RegionalSpineteams to plan the launch and roll out ofVELYS Spinetechnologywithin the portfolio
Support activities within our Lighthouse Centre strategy and plans
Partner closely with all the EMEA, APAC & LATAM Commercial Leaders and the markets across the EMEA, APAC & LATAMregionu2019s
Partner with our Professional Education and Commercial Education teams to ensure we have the education plans that support our Technology launch plans
Ensure Health Care Compliance, Quality & Safety principles are championed and actively practiced at every level of the organization
**Extended duties**
Quantifies and ensures the quality, timeliness and cost effective manner in which marketing programs are implemented. Allocates marketing resources behind the strategic imperatives to maximize impact. Creates and directs communications, research and public relations plans to support the strategic plan. Develops and ensures adherence to annual budget. Conducts business activities in compliance with ethics and legal requirements.
**Education Requirements:**
BA/BSrequired; MBA preferred
**Experience:**
Deepexpertisein Orthopedics; ideallyin Spine
Experience within Clinical technology solutions, Digitalproductsand Capital systems
Marketing experience 5+ years
Global or regional experience preferred
Market development or value/demand creation through experience with customer and market insights or through experience in marketing or other critical functions (e.g., sales, operations, R&D, finance, business development, etc.)
**Other desirable experiences/attributes:**
A digitally savvymarketeerthat is technologically curious
Drive for resultsu2014set the pace for the team to deliver stretch initiatives
Strategic orientationu2014develop strategic insight in the business
Strong organizational leadershipwith indepth change management experience and the ability to inspire and mobilize a large organization through periods of continuous change and transformation. Demonstrated high personal resiliency
Demonstratesenterprisemindset, withabilityto influence and collaborate in a global, matrixed, shared service environment to achieve businessobjectives.
Inspirational and Engaging leaderu2014inspire the team to meet customer requirements and fuel business growth
Insightful decisionsu2014must makea timelyjudgment call based on information and business knowledge
Change agentu2014drive innovation to improve the business and support organizational transformation
Adaptabilityu2014effectively copes with change and ambiguity while showing persistence to meet goals
Innovatoru2014develop innovative and impactful strategies and tactics to deliver sustained shared growth
Collaboratoru2014ability to partner across the cluster and region and to influence & network indirect teams across the organization to obtain results
Business disciplineu2014bring robust compliance process and team alignment within a rapidly changing business
Interpersonal and business savvyu2014build relationships and collaborate cross functionally
Business ethicsu2014ensure compliance with governmental regulations and laws
Financial acumenu2014direct andmonitorfinancial and budget activities to achieve goals
Resilienceu2014ability to work in a changing environment
Credo values and behaviors u2013 in all business activities
**Other:**
Overall Travel expectations 40-50% across International Regions
English, other languages preferable
u202fJohnson & 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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Johnson & Johnson is committed to providing an interview process that is inclusive of our applicantsu2019 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.
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#LI-Hybrid
#DePuySynthesCareers
**Required Skills:**
**Preferred Skills:**
Brand Marketing, Brand Positioning Strategy, Business Alignment, Business Storytelling, Business Valuations, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Customer Intelligence, Data Analysis, Data-Driven Decision Making, Digital Strategy, Execution Focus, Financial Analysis, Go-to-Market Strategies, Industry Analysis, Market Research, Negotiation, Organizing, Problem Solving, Product Development Lifecycle, Product Portfolio Management, Product Strategies, Program Management, Strategic Thinking, Tactical Planning, Technical Credibility”, “datePosted”: “2026-05-22”, “hiringOrganization”: { “@type”: “Organization”, “name”: “J&J Family of Companies”, “sameAs”: “https://uk.whatjobs.com/pub_api__cpl__439202099__4861?utm_campaign=publisher&utm_medium=api&utm_source=4861&geoID=918” }, “jobLocation”: { “@type”: “Place”, “address”: { “@type”: “PostalAddress”, “addressLocality”: “Leeds” } } }
At Johnson & Johnson,u202fwe believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build au202fworld where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured,u202fwhere treatments are smarter and less invasive, andu202fsolutions are personal.u202fThrough 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.u202fLearn more at jnj.com (https://www.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:**
Marketing
**Job Sub** **Function:**
Strategic Marketing
**Job Category:**
Professional
**All Job Posting Locations:**
Leeds, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom
**Job Description:**
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.u200b
DePuy Synthes is recruiting for a VELYS Spine Marketing Manager, located in Leeds, United Kingdom or Zug, Switzerland.
The Commercial member of a cross functional team that is responsible for launching and establishing the new VELYS Spine system within the DPS International businessu2019s & Spine Platforms. Ensures marketing efforts maximize returns on capital while achieving strategic goals. Develop different business models, aligned with the global and international strategies, and ensure deployment both regionally and locally to ensure we meet our business commitments. Will have a focus on key business priorities, building capabilities and building our winning culture.
**Position duties and responsibilities**
To execute theInternationalstrategies for our VELYSSpinePlatforms andensure delivery of tactical activities to support the Business Plan
Part ofthe cross functional teams and partner with theSpineproduct platform to bringthis newTechnology Systemto market within the designated launch markets
Partner with HEMA, Regulatory and Clinical to ensure we have an accelerated and defined market access strategy to launch VELYS Spinein each top 16 market
Partner withSpinePlatform Teams, HEMA, Medical Affairs and Clinical to define the Clinical and Health Economic evidence strategy for newVELYS SpineTechnology platformandprocedural solution
Develop recommendations for the organizational design to supportthenewVELYS SpineTechnology platform
TorepresentInternationalneeds inu202fproduct pipeline discussions with global marketing, R&D and Supply Chain teams
Partner with our Supply Chain teams to ensure our IBP is fully aligned to our defined launch plans
Tomaintainand develop relationships with the defined KOLu2019s for each Technology platform
To partner actively with the RegionalSpineteams to plan the launch and roll out ofVELYS Spinetechnologywithin the portfolio
Support activities within our Lighthouse Centre strategy and plans
Partner closely with all the EMEA, APAC & LATAM Commercial Leaders and the markets across the EMEA, APAC & LATAMregionu2019s
Partner with our Professional Education and Commercial Education teams to ensure we have the education plans that support our Technology launch plans
Ensure Health Care Compliance, Quality & Safety principles are championed and actively practiced at every level of the organization
**Extended duties**
Quantifies and ensures the quality, timeliness and cost effective manner in which marketing programs are implemented. Allocates marketing resources behind the strategic imperatives to maximize impact. Creates and directs communications, research and public relations plans to support the strategic plan. Develops and ensures adherence to annual budget. Conducts business activities in compliance with ethics and legal requirements.
**Education Requirements:**
BA/BSrequired; MBA preferred
**Experience:**
Deepexpertisein Orthopedics; ideallyin Spine
Experience within Clinical technology solutions, Digitalproductsand Capital systems
Marketing experience 5+ years
Global or regional experience preferred
Market development or value/demand creation through experience with customer and market insights or through experience in marketing or other critical functions (e.g., sales, operations, R&D, finance, business development, etc.)
**Other desirable experiences/attributes:**
A digitally savvymarketeerthat is technologically curious
Drive for resultsu2014set the pace for the team to deliver stretch initiatives
Strategic orientationu2014develop strategic insight in the business
Strong organizational leadershipwith indepth change management experience and the ability to inspire and mobilize a large organization through periods of continuous change and transformation. Demonstrated high personal resiliency
Demonstratesenterprisemindset, withabilityto influence and collaborate in a global, matrixed, shared service environment to achieve businessobjectives.
Inspirational and Engaging leaderu2014inspire the team to meet customer requirements and fuel business growth
Insightful decisionsu2014must makea timelyjudgment call based on information and business knowledge
Change agentu2014drive innovation to improve the business and support organizational transformation
Adaptabilityu2014effectively copes with change and ambiguity while showing persistence to meet goals
Innovatoru2014develop innovative and impactful strategies and tactics to deliver sustained shared growth
Collaboratoru2014ability to partner across the cluster and region and to influence & network indirect teams across the organization to obtain results
Business disciplineu2014bring robust compliance process and team alignment within a rapidly changing business
Interpersonal and business savvyu2014build relationships and collaborate cross functionally
Business ethicsu2014ensure compliance with governmental regulations and laws
Financial acumenu2014direct andmonitorfinancial and budget activities to achieve goals
Resilienceu2014ability to work in a changing environment
Credo values and behaviors u2013 in all business activities
**Other:**
Overall Travel expectations 40-50% across International Regions
English, other languages preferable
u202fJohnson & 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.
u202f
Johnson & Johnson is committed to providing an interview process that is inclusive of our applicantsu2019 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.
u202f
#LI-Hybrid
#DePuySynthesCareers
**Required Skills:**
**Preferred Skills:**
Brand Marketing, Brand Positioning Strategy, Business Alignment, Business Storytelling, Business Valuations, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Customer Intelligence, Data Analysis, Data-Driven Decision Making, Digital Strategy, Execution Focus, Financial Analysis, Go-to-Market Strategies, Industry Analysis, Market Research, Negotiation, Organizing, Problem Solving, Product Development Lifecycle, Product Portfolio Management, Product Strategies, Program Management, Strategic Thinking, Tactical Planning, Technical Credibility…