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Job Function:
Medical Affairs GroupJob Sub Function:
Medical Affairs – MDJob Category:
Scientific/TechnologyAll Job Posting Locations:
Amersfoort, Utrecht, Netherlands, Aprilia, Latina, Italy, Diegem, Flemish Brabant, Belgium, Ringaskiddy, Cork, IrelandJob Description:
DePuy Synthes is recruiting for a(n) Medical Affairs Manager, Italy, located in Aprilia, Italy or Amersfoort, Netherlands or Leonardo da Vincilaan, Belgium or Ringaskiddy, Ireland.
The Medical Affairs Manager, Italy plays a critical role in advancing patient care and clinical outcomes by providing medical leadership and scientific expertise across the DePuy Synthes orthopedic portfolio. This role partners closely with cross‑functional teams to ensure scientific integrity, clinical evidence generation, and compliant medical engagement with healthcare professionals. The position offers the opportunity to influence clinical strategy, support innovation, and shape the medical voice of DePuy Synthes in the Italian market.
Key Responsibilities
Serve as the primary medical and scientific expert for assigned orthopedic products and therapeutic areas in Italy.
Develop and execute local medical affairs plans aligned with global and regional strategies.
Provide medical input into clinical studies, post‑market surveillance, and real‑world evidence activities.
Support investigator‑initiated studies and collaborative research in compliance with company policies and local regulations.
Deliver high‑quality scientific exchange and education to healthcare professionals, including presentations and advisory boards.
Partner with Regulatory, Quality, Marketing, and Commercial teams to ensure accurate, compliant medical content and product communication.
Review and approve medical materials to ensure scientific accuracy and regulatory compliance.
Monitor medical trends, clinical literature, and competitive activity to inform strategy and decision‑making.
Qualifications
Education
Required: Advanced degree in a scientific or healthcare discipline (e.g., MD, PharmD, PhD, MSc in Life Sciences or related field).
Preferred: Medical degree (MD) or doctorate with specialization relevant to orthopedics or medical devices.
Experience and Skills
Required:
6–8 years of experience in Medical Affairs, Clinical Affairs, or a related scientific role within medical devices or pharmaceuticals.
Demonstrated knowledge of clinical research, evidence generation, and medical compliance standards.
Experience engaging with healthcare professionals and key opinion leaders in a scientific, non‑promotional manner.
Strong analytical, communication, and presentation skills.
Ability to work effectively in cross‑functional, matrixed environments.
Solid understanding of local (Italian) healthcare systems and regulatory requirements.
Preferred:
Experience in orthopedics, trauma, sports medicine, or related surgical specialties.
Prior involvement in clinical trial management or post‑market clinical follow‑up.
Experience supporting product launches or lifecycle management from a medical affairs perspective.
Familiarity with European medical device regulations and clinical evaluation requirements.
Leadership experience mentoring junior medical or clinical colleagues.
Other:
Languages: Fluency in Italian and English (written and spoken) is required.
Travel: Up to ~30% domestic travel within Italy; limited international travel as needed.
Certifications: Relevant clinical or research certifications are a plus.
Driver’s License: Valid driver’s license required for field engagement.
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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.
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Required Skills:
Preferred Skills:
Analytical Reasoning, Clinical Research and Regulations, Clinical Trials Operations, Communication, Critical Thinking, Healthcare Trends, Medical Affairs, Medical Communications, Medical Compliance, Organizing, Product Strategies, Publications Management, Scientific Research, Strategic Thinking, Team Management, Training PeopleThe anticipated base pay range for this position is:
€65,000.00 - €106,950.00Benefits:
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.
