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Medical Affairs Director, Orthopaedics

Medical Affairs Director, Orthopaedics

Johnson & JohnsonON, Canada
6 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Job Description - Medical Affairs Director, Orthopaedics (2506237303W)

Location : Toronto, Canada

Company Overview :

Johnson & Johnson MedTech Canada is committed to advancing the global healthcare landscape through innovative solutions in the medical technology space. Our Orthopaedics division focuses on delivering cutting-edge products and technologies (in Spine, Trauma, Crano-Maxillofacial, and Reconstruction) that enhance patient outcomes with an overall vision to keep people moving.

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.

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.

    • 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.

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