Medical Affairs Director, Orthopaedics

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Job Sub Function:
Medical Affairs
Job Category:
Scientific/Technology
All Job Posting Locations:
CA002 ON Markham - 200 Whitehall Dr
Job Description:

Position Overview:

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Medical Affairs Director, Orthopaedics to join our Scientific Excellence, Health Economics Market Access and Commercial & Professional Education (SHAPE) team in Canada. This role will be instrumental in driving the strategic medical affairs activities for our orthopaedic products portfolio. The ideal candidate will possess a robust scientific background along with a deep understanding of the orthopaedic market and will be responsible for bridging clinical data and market needs to enhance patient outcomes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute the strategic medical affairs plan for orthopaedic products, aligning with corporate objectives and regulatory guidelines.

• Collaborate with research and development teams to inform clinical trial designs and ensure alignment with market access needs.

• Provide scientific expertise including critical analyses of scientific data, performing literature reviews, and developing high-quality, compliant scientific materials to support product launches (e.g. approvals, claims development, product adoption) and lifecycle management.

• Build and nurture relationships with key opinion leaders (KOLs), healthcare professionals, and academic institutions to facilitate research collaborations and clinical education.

• Oversee the generation of substantiated clinical and economic evidence to support market access efforts, working closely with cross-functional teams, including the Health Economics and Market Access (HEMA) team.

• Lead the preparation and presentation of clinical data to internal and external stakeholders, ensuring clarity and strategic messaging.

• Where required, develop scientific content for medical education programs and resources for healthcare professionals to promote understanding of product benefits and appropriate use.

• Monitor industry trends, competitive landscape, and emerging scientific evidence to inform unmet medical needs, strategies and initiatives.

Direct Reports:

Manage and mentor the Health Economics and Market Access (HEMA) Manager, ensuring effective execution of market access strategies and economic evaluations related to orthopaedic products.

Qualifications:

• Advanced degree in a relevant field (PhD, MD, PharmD) preferred.

• Minimum of 7-10 years of experience in medical affairs within the medical device or pharmaceutical industry; specific experience in orthopaedics an asset

• Strong knowledge of clinical research, regulatory requirements, health economics, market access processes, procurement and payer dynamics in Canada.

• Proven track record of managing cross-functional teams and projects effectively.

• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to convey complex scientific concepts to a diverse audience.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret data and translate it into actionable strategies.

• Ability to travel 25% combined domestically and internationally as required for meetings, conferences, and KOL engagements.

• Required Years of People Management Experience: Minimum of 3-5 years

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.

• Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and retirement planning.

• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.

• A collaborative and innovative working environment.

For more information on how we support the whole health of our employees throughout their wellness, career and life journey, please visit https://www.careers.jnj.com.

For additional general information on company benefits, please go to: - https://https://www.careers.jnj.com/employee-benefits

If you are a strategic thinker with a passion for advancing orthopaedic care and have a drive to make a significant impact within a leading organization, we encourage you to apply for the Medical Affairs Director position at Johnson & Johnson MedTech. Join us in our mission to improve patient outcomes and get people moving.

Qualifications:

• Advanced degree in a relevant field (PhD, MD, PharmD) preferred.

• Minimum of 7-10 years of experience in medical affairs within the medical device or pharmaceutical industry; specific experience in orthopaedics an asset

• Strong knowledge of clinical research, regulatory requirements, health economics, market access processes, procurement and payer dynamics in Canada.

• Proven track record of managing cross-functional teams and projects effectively.

• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to convey complex scientific concepts to a diverse audience.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret data and translate it into actionable strategies.

• Ability to travel 25% combined domestically and internationally as required for meetings, conferences, and KOL engagements.

• Required Years of People Management Experience: Minimum of 3-5 years

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.

• Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and retirement planning.

• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.

• A collaborative and innovative working environment.

For more information on how we support the whole health of our employees throughout their wellness, career and life journey, please visit https://www.careers.jnj.com.

For additional general information on company benefits, please go to: - https://https://www.careers.jnj.com/employee-benefits

If you are a strategic thinker with a passion for advancing orthopaedic care and have a drive to make a significant impact within a leading organization, we encourage you to apply for the Medical Affairs Director position at Johnson & Johnson MedTech. Join us in our mission to improve patient outcomes and get people moving.