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Job Function:
Enterprise Management
Job Sub Function:
General Management
Job Category:
People Leader
All Job Posting Locations:
Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
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.
Overall Purpose of the Role
The Managing Director, DePuy Synthes South Africa is accountable for leading the South Africa business and delivering sustainable growth, market development, organizational effectiveness, and operational excellence.
The role has overall responsibility for the execution of the South Africa strategy and leads the business through a hybrid go-to-market model combining direct commercial operations and indirect/distributor channels. The Managing Director will ensure that both models operate effectively and cohesively, with clear strategic priorities, strong commercial execution, disciplined governance, and a consistent focus on customers and patients.
As the senior DePuy Synthes business leader in South Africa, the Managing Director will provide strong leadership to the organization, build strategic relationships with key customers and stakeholders, develop organizational capabilities, and lead the transformation required to strengthen the company’s position in the South African orthopaedics market.
Key Responsibilities
1. Business Strategy & General Management
Define and execute the South Africa business strategy in alignment with Trade Markets and broader DePuy Synthes priorities.
Hold overall accountability for business performance and delivery of agreed financial and strategic objectives.
Translate regional and cluster priorities into clear country-level strategies, business plans, and execution priorities.
Identify market opportunities, competitive developments, business risks, and potential areas for expansion.
Drive disciplined business planning, forecasting, performance reviews, and corrective action where required.
Provide clear market insights and recommendations to Trade Markets leadership.
2. Commercial Leadership & Growth
Lead the commercial agenda for South Africa with a strong focus on sustainable growth, market-share development, customer engagement, and commercial execution.
Establish clear commercial priorities and ensure effective execution across the direct and indirect businesses.
Strengthen relationships with strategic customers, healthcare…