Director, Medical Affairs, Can & LATAM
Johnson & JohnsonAbout the role
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Job Function:
Medical Affairs GroupJob Sub Function:
Medical Affairs – MDJob Category:
People LeaderAll Job Posting Locations:
Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, United States of AmericaJob Description:
DePuy Synthes is recruiting for a Director, Medical Affairs for Brazil, Chile, Colombia United States and Canada.
Johnson & Johnson announced plans to separate our Orthopedics business to establish a standalone orthopedics 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 to you by DePuy Synthes at an appropriate time and subject to any necessary consultation processes.
Job Overview
The Director, Medical Affairs Americas provides strategic and operational leadership for Medical Affairs across the Americas region, ensuring the safe, compliant, and effective generation and communication of scientific and clinical evidence supporting DePuy Synthes orthopedic products. This role plays a critical leadership position in shaping medical strategy, advancing evidence generation, and strengthening partnerships with healthcare professionals, scientific societies, and internal stakeholders. The role has a significant impact on patient outcomes, product adoption, and long‑term regional business success by ensuring medical insights inform strategy and execution across the product lifecycle.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and execute the regional Medical Affairs strategy across the Americas, aligned with global medical strategy and regional business priorities.
Provide scientific and clinical leadership for marketed and pipeline orthopedic products, ensuring accuracy, integrity, and compliance of all medical communications.
Oversee evidence generation activities, including clinical studies, registries, post‑market surveillance, and real‑world evidence initiatives.
Establish and maintain strong relationships with key opinion leaders, investigators, and professional societies across the Americas.
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