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Job Function:
Market AccessJob Sub Function:
Health Economics Market AccessJob Category:
ProfessionalAll Job Posting Locations:
Toronto, Ontario, CanadaJob 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 to you by DePuy Synthes at an appropriate time and subject to any necessary consultation processes.
DePuy Synthes is recruiting for a HEMA Lead, located in Canada
The HEMA Lead – Canada is responsible for developing and executing the Health Economics, Market Access and Reimbursement strategy for DePuy Synthes in Canada to ensure timely, sustainable patient access to innovative orthopaedic solutions. The role acts as a strategic partner to Commercial, Medical Affairs and Marketing and leads engagement with external healthcare stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
Develop and execute the Canadian HEMA strategy aligned with global and international priorities.
Lead market access, reimbursement and funding strategies across provinces and care settings.
Drive local generation and adaptation of clinical, economic and real‑world evidence to support HTA, payer and hospital decision‑making.
Translate evidence into clear, compelling value propositions to enable access and adoption.
Lead engagement with provincial payers, HTA bodies, hospitals, clinicians and policymakers.
Partner cross‑functionally with Sales, Marketing and Medical Affairs to enable access‑driven launches and growth.
Provide HEMA input into brand strategy, portfolio prioritization and launch planning.
Monitor execution against HEMA priorities and business objectives, ensuring alignment to agreed plans, milestones and governance expectations.
Ensure compliance with applicable quality, ethics and local regulatory requirements, consistent with HEMA standards.
This role may take on direct responsibility for a priority and strategic business at International and regional level, defined according to international needs, ensuring HEMA strategy and execution align with business priorities and performance objectives.
Qualifications
• Advanced degree in Health Economics, Public Health, Life Sciences or related field preferred.
• Significant experience in market access or health economics, ideally in medical devices.
• Strong knowledge of the Canadian healthcare and HTA environment.
Leadership Profile
• Strategic business partner mindset
• Patient-focused and value-driven
• Effective leader in a matrix environment
Johnson & Johnson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by federal, state or local law. We actively seek qualified candidates who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities as defined under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act.
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Required Skills:
Preferred Skills:
Agility Jumps, Commercial Awareness, Competitive Landscape Analysis, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Customer Intelligence, Global Market, Go-to-Market Strategies, Health Economics, Health Intelligence, Market Knowledge, Market Opportunity Assessment, Mentorship, Organizing, Pricing Strategies, Regulatory Compliance, Strategic Change, Tactical Planning, Technical CredibilityThe anticipated base pay range for this position is :
$124,000.00 - $212,750.00Additional Description for Pay Transparency:
