Manager, VRAS LCM Project

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Job Function:

Marketing

Job Sub Function:

Strategic Marketing

Job Category:

Professional

All Job Posting Locations:

Warsaw, Indiana, United States of America, West Chester, Pennsylvania, United States of America, West Palm Beach, Florida, United States

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.​

DePuy Synthes is recruiting for a Velys Robotic Lifecycle Management Projects

Manager located in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida or West Chester, PA, or Warsaw IN or Raynham MA

Job Overview

The Manager, VRAS LCM Projects plays a critical role in advancing value, reimbursement, access, and lifecycle management (LCM) strategies across the DePuy Synthes portfolio. This role partners closely with Marketing, Health Economics & Market Access, Sales, Finance, and other cross functional teams to ensure lifecycle initiatives are strategically planned, well governed, and effectively executed. The position offers high visibility, meaningful commercial impact, and the opportunity to influence how innovative orthopedic solutions reach patients and providers.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage VRAS‑related lifecycle management (LCM) projects across assigned product portfolios, ensuring alignment with commercial and marketing strategies.

• Partner with Marketing, Market Access, Sales, Finance, and other stakeholders to develop and execute value and reimbursement strategies throughout the product lifecycle.

• Coordinate cross‑functional planning, timelines, and deliverables to support launches, in‑market optimization, and end‑of‑life activities.

• Develop business cases, project plans, and performance metrics to track progress, risks, and outcomes of LCM initiatives.

• Ensure projects comply with internal governance, quality, and regulatory requirements while supporting commercial objectives.

• Analyze market, reimbursement, and competitive dynamics to inform lifecycle and access strategies.

• Communicate project status, insights, and recommendations to senior leaders and cross‑functional partners.

• Drive continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to streamline processes and enhance cross‑functional collaboration.

Qualifications

Education

• Required: Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS) in Business, Marketing, Health Economics, Life Sciences, or a related field.

• Preferred: Master’s degree (MBA or equivalent) or advanced degree in a related discipline.

Experience and Skills

Required:

• 6–8 years of relevant experience in marketing, commercial strategy, market access, reimbursement, or lifecycle management within healthcare, medical devices, or pharmaceuticals.

• Demonstrated experience leading cross‑functional projects and managing complex initiatives in a matrix environment.

• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and business plann…