Project Manager, CEE, Balkan and Baltics

Johnson & Johnson

Project manager leading regulatory and quality projects across Central & Eastern Europe at DePuy Synthes. Ensuring timely delivery and compliance with quality systems and regulatory commitments.

Posted 7/14/2026full-timePrague • CzechiaMid-LevelSenior💰 CZK 1,043,000 - CZK 1,679,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in project management within regulated environments, with a strong focus on Quality and Regulatory Affairs. Capable of coordinating cross-functional teams and driving process improvements while ensuring compliance with quality standards and regulatory requirements.

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Project ManagementQuality SystemsRegulatory AffairsCross-Functional CoordinationProcess Improvement

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Hard Skills

Project Management MethodologiesRisk ManagementQuality ComplianceRegulatory RequirementsChange Management

Soft Skills

Clear CommunicationOrganizational SkillsCollaborationAccountabilityAbility to Manage Multiple Priorities

Certifications & Qualifications

PMP CertificationAgile Certification

Industry Keywords

Medical DevicesPharmaceuticalsHealthcareCEE Regulatory EnvironmentBalkan Regulatory Environment

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and manage QARA-related projects across CEE, Balkan & Baltics countries, ensuring alignment with global and regional strategies.
Develop and maintain project plans, timelines, milestones, and risk registers, tracking progress and ensuring timely delivery.
Coordinate cross-functional and cross-regional stakeholders, including Quality, Regulatory Affairs, Supply Chain, and Commercial teams.
Monitor project risks, issues, and dependencies, driving mitigation plans and escalation where required.
Support implementation of quality system initiatives, regulatory changes, and process improvements across the region.
Prepare and deliver clear project reporting and communications to senior QARA and business leadership.
Ensure project activities comply with internal quality standards, regulatory requirements, and governance expectations.
Promote a culture of continuous improvement, collaboration, and accountability within project teams.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree required in Engineering, Life Sciences, Quality, Regulatory Affairs, Business, or a related discipline.
Advanced degree (e.g., Master’s) preferred.
Demonstrated experience in project management within a regulated or matrixed environment.
Experience coordinating cross-functional and international stakeholders.
Solid understanding of quality systems, compliance, or regulatory-driven processes.
Ability to communicate clearly with diverse audiences, including senior leadership.
Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results in a dynamic environment.
Experience supporting QARA, Commercial Quality, Quality, or Regulatory Affairs projects within medical devices, pharmaceuticals, or healthcare preferred.
Familiarity with CEE and Balkan regulatory or business environments, particularly Non-EU markets preferred.
Experience with process improvement or change management initiatives preferred.
Knowledge of project management methodologies (e.g., PMP, Agile, or similar frameworks) preferred.
Strong planning, organizational, and risk-management skills

Benefits

Comp & perks

an annual bonus with set target (% of pay) depending on pay grade / location, where the actual amount is based on the employees’ and companies’ performance of the previous calendar year, or sales commissions.
vacation days
parental leave for a minimum of 12 weeks
bereavement leave
caregiver leave
volunteer leave
well-being reimbursement
programs for financial, physical and mental health
service anniversary and recognition awards