Orthopedic Field Development Lead - Clinical Education

Medartis; Basel; Hybrid; CHF 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Medartis, headquartered in Basel, seeks a senior medical education and clinical support leader in orthopaedics. You will lead hands-on education, conduct product demonstrations, and partner with sales to drive adoption of Small Joint Arthroplasty products. Extensive travel (up to 80%) and weekend support are required.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree and 10+ years in Total Joint Arthroplasty education within orthopedics or medical devices, with strong communication and strategic skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
• 10+ years of proven experience in Total Joint Arthroplasty medical education, training support and related field within the orthopedic or medical device industry.
• Strong understanding of orthopedic products, procedures, and market dynamics.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills with surgeons, operative staff, and hospital administrators.
• Ability to travel up to 80%.

Responsibilities

• Maintain current clinical and competitive knowledge of the small joint arthroplasty market.
• Participate in surgical procedures to assist healthcare professionals with proper use of Small Joint Arthroplasty products.
• Conduct product demonstrations and training sessions for healthcare professionals.
• Ensure surgeon insights and feedback are shared with marketing, product development teams in alignment with the legal manufacturer.
• Participate and assist in executing comprehensive training programs for healthcare professionals, sales teams, and distributors to ensure a deep understanding of the products.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with orthopedic surgeons, healthcare providers, and other key stakeholders.
• Identify and engage with key opinion leaders to establish product credibility and advocacy.
• Collaborate with sales leadership and regional management to build a strategic business plan to support revenue growth and training requirements.
• Assist the National Accounts team in gaining access to new facilities.
• Provide technical and clinical support during the sales process to address customer inquiries and concerns.
• Identify new business opportunities and potential markets for the Small Joint Arthroplasty line.
• Develop and execute plans to expand market presence and increase product adoption.
• Stay updated on the latest clinical advancements and incorporate findings into product positioning.

Skills

Communication

Presentation

Interpersonal skills

Strategic thinking

Problem solving

Results oriented

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Medartis, headquartered in Basel, seeks a senior medical education and clinical support leader in orthopaedics. You will lead hands-on education, conduct product demonstrations, and partner with sales to drive adoption of Small Joint Arthroplasty products. Extensive travel (up to 80%) and weekend support are required.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree and 10+ years in Total Joint Arthroplasty education within orthopedics or medical devices, with strong communication and strategic skills.