Spine Clinical Specialist

Johnson & Johnson Co.; Ledston; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson MedTech is seeking a VELYS Spine Clinical Specialist in the UK to lead the clinical introduction, adoption, and optimization of VELYS Spine robotics across spinal units. You will partner with surgeons and hospital teams to ensure safe, effective use and drive patient outcomes and growth.

The role requires field-based travel, strong clinical background in spine/orthopaedics, exceptional communication and training skills, and the ability to work independently with healthcare

Qualifications

• Clinical background in theatre/clinical roles.
• Experience with spine, orthopaedics and enabling tech.
• Strong communication and training skills; travel-ready.

Responsibilities

• Lead on-site clinical launch of VELYS Spine systems at new centers.
• Provide in-theatre case support during procedures.
• Guide surgical teams on workflow integration and best practice techniques.
• Troubleshoot clinical and technical issues in real time.
• Deliver structured education programmes for surgeons and theatre teams.
• Provide hands-on training, in-service education and product demonstrations.
• Build clinical capability and confidence across all user groups.
• Develop clinical champions and centres of excellence.
• Drive early adoption and sustained utilisation of VELYS Spine technology.
• Support case planning, procedural optimisation, and pathway standardisation.
• Monitor and report clinical usage, performance, and outcomes.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with spine surgeons, clinical leaders, theatre and nursing teams, and hospital management.
• Act as the primary clinical liaison between customers and the internal team.
• Partner with Sales, Marketing, and Medical Education teams to deliver account plans.
• Support evaluations, bids, and new site activations.
• Provide clinical insight and feedback to R&D and product teams.
• Capture field insights to drive product and workflow improvements.
• Stay current with robotics, navigation, and digital spine surgery innovations.
• Contribute to the development of best practice pathways and clinical standards

Skills

Clinical background

Spine/Orthopaedics

Surgical workflows

Communication skills

Independent field role

Job description

Johnson & Johnson

At Johnson & Johnson, we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build a world where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured.

As guided by Our Credo, Johnson & Johnson is responsible to our employees who work with us throughout the world. We provide an inclusive work environment where each person is considered as an individual.

Job Function

MedTech Sales

Job Sub Function

Clinical Sales - Surgeons (Commission)

Job Category

Professional

All Job Posting Locations

Leeds, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom; London, United Kingdom

Job Description

DePuy Synthes is the largest, most innovative and comprehensive orthopaedic and neurological business in the world. Johnson & Johnson announced plans to separate our Orthopaedics business to establish a standalone orthopaedics company, operating as DePuy Synthes.

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.

VELYS Spine Clinical Specialist | Johnson & Johnson MedTech | Orthopedics | United Kingdom

Role Purpose

The VELYS Spine Clinical Specialist is responsible for leading the clinical introduction, adoption, and optimization of VELYS Spine robotics and navigation across spinal units in the UK. Acting as the clinical expert and trusted partner to surgeons and hospital teams, this role ensures safe, effective, and consistent use of enabling technologies to drive improved patient outcomes and scalable commercial growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead on-site clinical launch and implementation of VELYS Spine systems into new centers
• Provide in-theatre case support, ensuring safe and effective use during procedures
• Guide surgical teams on workflow integration and best practice techniques
• Troubleshoot clinical and technical issues in real time
• Deliver structured education programmes for surgeons and theatre teams
• Provide hands-on training, in-service education, and product demonstrations
• Build clinical capability and confidence across all user groups
• Develop clinical champions and centres of excellence
• Drive early adoption and sustained utilisation of VELYS Spine technology
• Support case planning, procedural optimisation, and pathway standardisation
• Monitor and report clinical usage, performance, and outcomes
• Build and maintain strong relationships with spine surgeons, clinical leaders, theatre and nursing teams, and hospital management
• Act as the primary clinical liaison between customers and the internal team
• Partner with Sales, Marketing, and Medical Education teams to deliver account plans
• Support evaluations, bids, and new site activations
• Provide clinical insight and feedback to R&D and product teams
• Capture field insights to drive product and workflow improvements
• Stay current with robotics, navigation, and digital spine surgery innovations
• Contribute to the development of best practice pathways and clinical standards

Key Focus Areas

• Scalable robotics adoption across priority UK sites
• Consistent, high-quality clinical delivery and training
• Surgeon engagement and advocacy development
• Growth in robotic case volume and utilisation
• Establishment of centres of excellence

Skills & Experience

• Clinical background (e.g. ODP, scrub nurse, allied health professional or equivalent)
• Experience in spine, orthopaedics and enabling technology essential
• Strong understanding of surgical environment and workflows
• Excellent communication, presentation, and training skills
• Ability to work independently in a field-based, high-travel role

Success Measures

• Successful launch of new robotic sites
• Growth in robot utilisation and case volumes
• Positive customer feedback and advocacy
• Delivery of high-quality clinical training programmes
• Contribution to UK Spine business performance

What’s in it for YOU?

We provide a competitive compensation and benefits package, including online Digital GP, private healthcare, retail vouchers, discounted and subsidised gym memberships, and support for community projects through our global Corporate Social Responsibility programme.

Johnson & Johnson is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected characteristics.