Medical Affairs Director, Orthopaedics

Medical Affairs Director, Orthopaedics

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 effec...