Medical Director, Aesthetics & Reconstruction — Remote

6177-Mentor Worldwide LLC Legal Entity; Irvine (CA); Hybrid; USD 199,000 - 343,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson MedTech is seeking a Medical Director for Aesthetics & Reconstruction to provide medical leadership across breast implants, reconstruction, and related technologies. Irvine, CA or Raritan, NJ are preferred locations, with possible remote work.

Strong background in plastic surgery and evidence-based medicine is required. The role demands strategic medical input, cross-functional collaboration, and active engagement with external experts to advance clinical strategy and patient

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree is required.
• Completion of accredited plastic surgery training is required.
• Current board certification in Plastic Surgery is required.
• Significant clinical experience in aesthetic and reconstructive breast surgery is required.
• Demonstrated expertise in breast implants, breast reconstruction, aesthetic breast surgery, and contemporary surgical techniques is required.
• Strong understanding of evidence-based medicine, clinical research methodology, and interpretation of clinical data is required.
• Demonstrated ability to establish credibility and develop relationships with senior physicians and recognized clinical experts is essential.
• Excellent scientific communication, presentation, interpersonal, and leadership skills are vitally necessary.
• Ability to work effectively in a highly matrixed, cross-functional global organization is expected.
• Ability and willingness to travel domestically and internationally as required for KOL engagement, customer interactions, professional society activities, advisory boards, and scientific congresses is required.
• 10 or more years of clinical and/or relevant industry experience following completion of medical training is preferred.
• Recognized standing within the plastic surgery community is preferred.
• Established relationships with national and international plastic surgery KOLs is an asset.
• Leadership, committee, or active participation within relevant professional societies is highly beneficial.
• Clinical research experience involving aesthetic or reconstructive surgery is preferred.
• Experience as an investigator in medical device clinical studies is an asset.
• Peer‑reviewed publication and scientific presentation experience is an asset.
• Previous experience in Medical Affairs, clinical development, or the medical device industry is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical and scientific leadership for aesthetic and reconstructive breast surgery.
• Provide strategic medical input into portfolio strategy, product development, lifecycle management, clinical development, regulatory strategy, and evidence generation.
• Evaluate emerging clinical science, surgical techniques, technologies, and changes in clinical practice and translate these developments into actionable medical strategy.
• Provide balanced, evidence-based medical guidance regarding product safety, clinical performance, benefits, risks, and appropriate use.
• Establish and maintain relationships with KOLs, investigators, academic centers, and external experts.
• Represent MedTech at scientific congresses, meetings, and forums; lead advisory boards and physician education activities.

Skills

Medical leadership

KOL engagement

Clinical strategy

Evidence generation

Education

MD/DO

Plastic surgery board certification

Job description

Johnson & Johnson MedTech is seeking a Medical Director for Aesthetics & Reconstruction to provide medical leadership across breast implants, reconstruction, and related technologies. Irvine, CA or Raritan, NJ are preferred locations, with possible remote work.

Strong background in plastic surgery and evidence-based medicine is required. The role demands strategic medical input, cross-functional collaboration, and active engagement with external experts to advance clinical strategy and patient