Director, Medical Affairs, Can & LATAM at Johnson & Johnson — NeverHard

Job Function Medical Affairs Group Job Sub Function Medical Affairs Job Category People Leader All Job Posting Locations Toronto, Ontario, Canada Job 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 is expected to be completed within 18 to 24 months, subject to legal requirements and regulatory approvals. Job Overview The Director, Medical Affairs Americas provides 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 shapes medical strategy, advances evidence generation, and strengthens partnerships with healthcare professionals, scientific societies, and internal stakeholders. 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. Partner cross‑functionally with R&D, Regulatory, Quality, Marketing, and Commercial teams to support product lifecycle decisions and regional strategies. Ensure regional Medical Affairs activities comply with all applicable laws, regulations, internal policies, and ethical standards. Lead, develop, and inspire a high‑performing regional Medical Affairs team, fostering a culture of scientific excellence and collaboration. Provide medical input into risk management, safety surveillance, and issue management activities. Qualifications Education Required: Advanced degree in Medicine (MD), Pharmacy (PharmD), PhD, or equivalent life sciences discipline. Preferred: Medical specialty training or advanced scientific training relevant to orthopedics or medical devices. Experience and Skills Required: Typically requires 10-12 years of experience in Medical Affairs within the pharmaceutical or medical device industry, including regional or multi‑country leadership. Demonstrated people leadership experience, including managing managers and senior professionals. Strong knowledge of regulatory, compliance, and ethical requirements governing Medical Affairs activities. Excellent strategic thinking, communication, and stakeholder‑management skills. Preferred: Experience supporting orthopedic or musculoskeletal medical technologies. Experience working in or leading Medical Affairs teams across Latin America and North America. Proven experience leading medical strategy, evidence generation, and scientific engagement activities. Track record of successful cross‑functional collaboration with commercial and R&D partners. Experience representing the organization in scientific forums, advisory boards, and congresses. Other Requirements Language Requirements: Fluency in English required; Portuguese and/or Spanish strongly preferred. Travel: Up to approximately 30–40% regional and international travel. Certifications: None required. Skills Required Skills: Analytical Reasoning, Business Requirements Analysis, Clinical Research and Regulations, Clinical Trials Operations, Communication, Developing Others, Digital Culture, Digital Literacy, Healthcare Trends, Inclusive Leadership, Leadership, Medical Affairs, Medical Communications, Medical Compliance, Product Strategies, Stakeholder Analysis, Strategic Thinking, Workflow Analysis. Preferred Skills: Analytical Reasoning, Business Requirements Analysis, Clinical Research and Regulations, Clinical Trials Operations, Communication, Developing Others, Digital Culture, Digital Literacy, Healthcare Trends, Inclusive Leadership, Leadership, Medical Affairs, Medical Communications, Medical Compliance, Product Strategies, Stakeholder Analysis, Strategic Thinking, Workflow Analysis. Compensation The anticipated base pay range for this position is : $147,000.00 - $251,850.00 Benefits Subject to the terms of their respective plans, employees are eligible to participate in the Company’s consolidated retirement plan (pension) and savings plan (401(k)). Subject to the terms of their respective policies and date of hire, employees are eligible for the following time off benefits: Vacation – 120 hours per calendar year Sick time – 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Colorado – 48 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington – 56 hours per calendar year Holiday pay, including Floating Holidays – 13 days per calendar year Work, Personal and Family Time – up to 40 hours per calendar year Parental Leave – 480 hours within one year of the birth/adoption/foster care of a child Bereavement Leave – 240 hours for an immediate family member: 40 hours for an extended family member per calendar year Caregiver Leave – 80 hours in a 52-week rolling period Volunteer Leave – 32 hours per calendar year Military Spouse Time-Off – 80 hours per calendar year For additional general information on Company benefits, please go to: https://www.careers.jnj.com/employee-benefits #J-18808-Ljbffr