Medical Affairs Director, Orthopaedics

Johnson & Johnson; Ontario; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a Medical Affairs Director to lead strategic initiatives in orthopaedics. This role is crucial for bridging clinical data with market needs, enhancing patient outcomes through innovative product strategies. The ideal candidate will have a strong scientific background, experience in medical affairs, and exceptional communication skills. Join a collaborative and innovative environment where your contributions will directly impact the healthcare landscape and improve patient outcomes. This is a fantastic opportunity for those passionate about advancing orthopaedic care and making a significant difference in a leading organization.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Performance-based incentives

Comprehensive benefits package

Professional development opportunities

Collaborative working environment

Qualifications

• 7-10 years in medical affairs in medical devices or pharmaceuticals, preferably orthopaedics.
• Strong knowledge of clinical research and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategic medical affairs plans for orthopaedic products.
• Collaborate with R&D to align clinical trials with market access needs.

Skills

Strategic Thinking

Interpersonal Skills

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Education

PhD, MD, or PharmD

Tools

Clinical Trial Design

Market Access Strategies

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.