Senior Manager, Environmental Compliance

Johnson & Johnson

Sr. Manager providing strategic and operational leadership in environmental compliance at DePuy Synthes.

Posted 6/30/2026full-timeRaynham • Massachusetts • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $122,000 - $245,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and oversee environmental compliance programs across assigned sites, ensuring adherence to federal, state, and local environmental regulations.
Serve as the subject-matter expert for environmental regulations, permits, and reporting obligations, including air, water, waste, and chemical management requirements.
Partner with site leadership, manufacturing, engineering, and EHS teams to identify environmental risks and implement effective corrective and preventive actions.
Lead and prepare sites for regulatory inspections and internal audits; manage responses, commitments, and follow-up actions.
Develop, implement, and continuously improve environmental policies, procedures, and management systems aligned with corporate standards.
Monitor regulatory changes and assess business impact; provide proactive guidance and strategic recommendations to leadership.
Manage, coach, and develop a team of environmental professionals; drive a strong culture of compliance, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Support sustainability and environmental performance initiatives through data analysis, metrics, and performance reporting.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related technical discipline (required).
Typically requires 8–10 years of progressive experience in environmental compliance, EHS, or regulatory affairs within a regulated industry (e.g., medical devices, pharmaceuticals, manufacturing).
Strong working knowledge of U.S. / EU environmental regulations (e.g., EPA, state agencies) and compliance management systems.
Proven experience leading regulatory inspections, audits, and compliance investigations.
Ability to translate regulatory requirements into practical, business-aligned solutions.
Preferred: Experience supporting multi-site manufacturing or complex operational environments.
Familiarity with environmental management systems and sustainability reporting frameworks.
Experience working cross-functionally in a matrixed, global organization.
Prior experience in the medical device or life sciences industry.
Strong change-management and continuous improvement capabilities.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and risk-management skills.
Language: English (required).

Benefits

Comp & perks

Vacation –120 hours per calendar year
Sick time - 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Colorado –48 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington –56 hours per calendar year
Holiday pay, including Floating Holidays –13 days per calendar year
Work, Personal and Family Time - up to 40 hours per calendar year
Parental Leave – 480 hours within one year of the birth/adoption/foster care of a child
Bereavement Leave – 240 hours for an immediate family member: 40 hours for an extended family member per calendar year
Caregiver Leave – 80 hours in a 52-week rolling period10 days
Volunteer Leave – 32 hours per calendar year
Military Spouse Time-Off – 80 hours per calendar year

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Hard Skills & Tools

Environmental RegulationsCompliance Management SystemsData AnalysisRisk ManagementCorrective Actions ImplementationEnvironmental Management SystemsAudit PreparationRegulatory ReportingProblem-SolvingContinuous Improvement

Soft Skills

Team DevelopmentCross-Functional CollaborationAnalytical SkillsAccountabilityCommunication