Medical Affairs Director

Overview

• Act as a trusted partner to Country Business Leaders, contributing to strategic decision-making
• Understand the needs of diverse clinical and non-clinical stakeholders across the healthcare ecosystem
• Build and maintain strong external relationships with key stakeholders, including Strategic Accounts, Hospital Groups, Regulatory Authorities, and Medical Societies
• Develop and nurture partnerships with customers, with a strong focus on identifying, engaging, and developing Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs)
• Identify and establish strategic collaborations that drive growth across core business areas
• Ensure that evidence supporting J&J MedTech products and services is robust, relevant, and aligned with country requirements
• Drive clear, credible, and impactful communication of scientific and clinical evidence
• Anticipate healthcare trends, policy developments, and changes in the healthcare ecosystem to inform strategic direction
• Collaborate with Global Franchise Medical Affairs teams to shape the global innovation agenda through customer insights and identification of unmet needs
• Support the execution of evidence plans, including case support and identification of data generation opportunities
• Contribute to and execute the evidence dissemination strategy, ensuring translation of evidence into clinical practice
• Provide scientific and medical leadership within areas of surgical expertise to support business priorities
• Facilitate scientific exchange through medical education activities, congress participation, and expert engagement

Requirements

• Advanced medical degree (MD, PhD, or equivalent)
• Strong expertise and business acumen within a surgical specialty and/or the medical device industry
• Proven experience in medical education, including design, oversight, and implementation of training programs
• Experience in clinical evidence generation, interpretation, and publication is strongly preferred
• Fellowship or subspecialty surgical training and/or relevant clinical practice
• Experience in research and/or industry roles (Medical Affairs, Clinical, or R&D) within a highly regulated pharmaceutical or medical device environment
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build trusted relationships internally and externally
• Strong strategic mindset combined with the ability to execute and deliver results
• Demonstrated ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive value-based solutions
• Proven leadership capabilities, with strong alignment to Leadership Imperatives, particularly Lead and Deliver. A Winning Spirit and Competitive Mindset Are Essential