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Job Function:
MedTech SalesJob Sub Function:
Clinical Sales – Surgeons (Commission)Job Category:
Business Enablement/SupportAll Job Posting Locations:
Amersfoort, Utrecht, NetherlandsJob Description:
Job Description – Clinical Expert Orthopaedics
Position Summary
The Clinical Expert Orthopaedics provides clinical and technical support for Orthopaedic and Trauma procedures (hip, knee, shoulder, trauma), with a strong focus on Operating Room (OR) support.
This role is designed for a hands-on clinical professional with an OR background, capable of supporting surgeons and OR teams in a practical, efficient, and reliable way.
The position is focused on the South-West region of the Netherlands (including Rotterdam, Breda, Dordrecht, Zeeland, and surrounding areas). Candidates are expected to be regionally based to ensure optimal customer proximity and responsiveness.
Compared to senior profiles, this position is more execution-focused, with growth potential in clinical expertise and customer development.
Key Responsibilities
OR Support (Core of the role)
- Provide intraoperative support during hip and knee procedures
- Prepare and manage instruments and implants in the OR
- Ensure smooth case flow and anticipate surgical needs
- Support surgeons and OR staff during procedures in a professional and reliable way
Customer Support
- Build relationships with surgeons, OR staff, and hospital stakeholders
- Act as a clinical contact for product-related questions
- Support customer satisfaction through consistent and reliable service
Training & Education (Support level)
- Assist in product training for OR staff and customers
- Support workshops and basic product introductions
- Develop own clinical knowledge to grow toward a more senior expert role
Operational Support
- Ensure availability and readiness of instruments and implants
- Support case preparation and planning
- Provide field feedback to internal teams
Compliance & Quality
- Work in line with company policies and regulatory requirements
- Ensure compliant and professional behavior in the OR
Qualifications & Experience
Mandatory
- Operating Room (OR) background (e.g., scrub nurse, OK-assistant, physician assistant or similar)
- Experience in a surgical environment
- Strong affinity with orthopedic procedures
Preferred
- Experience in orthopedics and trauma (hip/knee/Shoulder/ Trauma)
- Familiarity with surgical instrumentation
- Familiarity with an OR environment
Skills & Competencies
- Hands-on and practical mindset
- Strong communication skills in the OR environment
- Reliable, structured, and stress-resistant
- Eager to learn and develop clinically
- Team player with a customer-focused attitude
Additional Requirements
- Based in the South-West region of the Netherlands (Rotterdam / Breda / Zeeland area preferred)
- Willingness to travel within the region
- Flexible working hours (aligned with OR schedules)
- Fluent in Dutch, good command of English
- In possession of a drivers license
Success Profile
A successful Clinical Expert Joints:
- Is trusted in the OR
- Delivers consistent and reliable support
- Learns quickly and builds clinical credibility
- Grows toward a more senior expert role over time
Required Skills:
Preferred Skills:
Account Management, Collaboration, Compliance Management, Cultural Competence, Customer Centricity, Execution Focus, Healthcare Trends, Issue Escalation, Market Knowledge, Market Research, Objectives and Key Results (OKRs), Oracle Customer Data Management (CDM), Organizing, Problem Solving, Sales, Sales Training, Solutions Selling, Sustainable Procurement, Vendor SelectionThe anticipated base pay range for this position is:
€55,000.00 - €88,090.00Benefits:
In addition to base pay, we offer the following benefits*: an annual bonus with set target (% of pay) depending on pay grade / location, where the actual amount is based on the employees’ and companies’ performance of the previous calendar year, or sales commissions. Moreover, we offer vacation days, parental leave for a minimum of 12 weeks, bereavement leave, caregiver leave, volunteer leave, well-being reimbursement, programs for financial, physical and mental health. We also offer service anniversary and recognition awards, and subject to the terms of their respective plans, employees - and in some location’s eligible dependents - can participate in several insurance plans. For more information, visit Employee benefits | Supporting well-being & career growth | Johnson & Johnson Careers.
*This is for informative purposes only. Amounts and actual benefits may vary by location and are subject to change.
