Professional Education Lead, UK

Johnson & Johnson Co.; Leeds; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson announces a senior UK education leadership role to design and oversee Professional Education for healthcare professionals, aligning with the DePuy Synthes separation strategy and future operating model.

You will partner with Sales Leadership, Marketing, Compliance and key stakeholders to diagnose capability gaps, translate them into learning priorities, deliver industry-leading education, track KPIs, and manage budgets and external contracts to accelerate UK growth.

Qualifications

• Degree or other educational/training qualifications.
• Minimum 10 years of healthcare sales and marketing experience.
• Leadership of teams and transformation initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Leads the design and execution of Professional Education for the UK.
• Lead, Shape and Motivate the Professional Education Team.
• Establishes scalable learning pathways for HCPs using our products.
• Builds annual educational offerings aligned with growth.

Skills

Coaching

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Developing Others

Global Market

Education

Degree or other Educational/ Training qualifications

Job description

Job Function:

Sales Enablement

Job Sub Function:

Sales Training

Job Category:

People Leader

All Job Posting Locations:

Leeds, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom

Job Description:

Johnson & Johnson announced plans to separate our Orthopaedics business to establish a standalone orthopaedics company, operating as DePuy Synthes. The process of the planned separation is anticipated to be completed within 18 to 24 months, subject to legal requirements, including consultation with works councils and other employee representative bodies, as may be required, regulatory approvals and other customary conditions and approvals. Should you accept this position, it is anticipated that, following conclusion of the transaction, you would be an employee of DePuy Synthes and your employment would be governed by DePuy Synthes employment processes, programs, policies, and benefit plans. In that case, details of any planned changes would be provided.

As we navigate the DePuy Synthes separation and shape our new standalone organisation our focus is aligned behind shaping and executing strategies that accelerate performance. As we evolve our DePuy Synthes mindset it is critical that we develop organisational, commercial and cultural transformation as we launch our new brand presence and value proposition with our customers and external stakeholders. Working alongside the DS Leadership team, this position drives the execution and accountability for turning the UK strategies into clear actions, aligning communication, marketing and functional partners whilst ensuring effective execution of strategic priorities to accelerate finance.

About the Role:

• Leads the design and execution of Professional Education for the UK.
• Lead, Shape and Motivate the Professional Education Team, include co-ordinator positions.
• Establishes scalable continuous learning pathways for HCP’s using our products to ensure safe & effective use once they have committed to use.
• Ensures compliant practice across the educational offering for the UK
• Professional Education events
• Educational Grants
• Onboarding and quality
• Builds annual educational offerings in line with growth expectations
• Full program of events planned for the year ahead
• All budget requirements approved within the UK BP phase
• Financial measurement of spend and accruals with head of UK finance
• Manages external contracts and relationships
• The AO
• Faculty
• Amex
• Cadaveric facilities
• Establishes and governs a clear onboarding program for all new starts that ensures they reach advanced level as effectively as possible by accessing the relevant training throughout their learning journey.

Job Description:

• Establishes and governs an education strategy aligned to business priorities, customer segments, and market growth requirements.
• Partners with Sales Leadership, Marketing, Commercial Excellence, Compliance, and key functional stakeholders to diagnose capability gaps, translate those into learning priorities, and coordinate an overall educational offering that supports HCP’s in the safe & effective use of our products.
• Deliver industry leading Professional Education, ensuring it is a key differentiator for the UK business and a true value add for customers.
• Develops and tracks key performance indicators to measure program effectiveness and leads continuous improvement based on data and feedback.
• Responsible for managing operational aspects of the team (e.g., workflow, performance, and compliance), as well as ensuring achievement of team goals within established timelines and budgets.
• Leadership responsibility for assuring necessary tools, policies and procedures are developed and integrated to support and comply with all legal, regulatory and HCC policies,
• Build associated KOL relationships to enhance the company’s Education offering.

Education Requirements*

Degree or other Educational/ Training qualifications

Experience:

• Minimum 10 years of progressive experience in healthcare sales and marketing roles, including Sales, Sales Training, Professional Education, Brand Marketing, or Sales Management, with a proven track record of success.
• Has led effectively significant business transformation and change management projects - delivered on time and in budget
• Proven ability to influence corporate leadership and partner with diverse multi-functional teams across geographic boundaries
• Proven ability to understand business strategy; translate it into solutions that support the company’s business goals.
• Proven leadership ability to effectively motivate and lead a team to success (including non-direct reporting teams).
• Strong orthopaedics knowledge or experience required
• 3 years of experience leading teams
• Demonstrated experience engaging and influencing senior corporate leadership.
• Proven ability to translate business strategy into effective educational solutions that drive organisational outcomes.
• Experience leading cross‑functional teams within a global, matrixed organisation.
• Strong influence management and communications skills
• Demonstrated ability to develop internal and external networks
• Demonstrated track record for Standards of Leadership traits

Other Desirable Experiences / Attributes:

• Proven strategic leadership and execution capability.
• High technological and business acumen, with curiosity for innovative learning solutions.
• Consulting‑style mindset with strong analytical, problem‑solving, and strategic thinking skills.
• Exceptional influence, stakeholder management, and communication skills.
• Ability to build and sustain partnerships with external healthcare institutions and partners.

Preferred Skills:

Coaching

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Developing Others

Global Market

Inclusive Leadership

Leadership

Learning Materials Development

Operations Management

Performance Measurement

Process Improvements

Standard Operating Procedure (SOP)

Team Management

Training Needs Analysis (TNA)

Required Skills:

Preferred Skills:

Coaching, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Developing Others, Global Market, Inclusive Leadership, Leadership, Learning Materials Development, Operations Management, Performance Measurement, Process Improvements, Sales Enablement, Sales Support, Sales Training, Standard Operating Procedure (SOP), Strategic Sales Planning, Team Management, Training Needs Analysis (TNA)