Medical Affairs Manager
Job Function: Medical Affairs Group
Job Sub Function: Medical Affairs
Job Category: Scientific/Technology
All Job Posting Locations: North Ryde, New South Wales, Australia
The Medical Affairs Manager provides strategic, operational, and governance leadership for Medical Affairs across the Johnson & Johnson MedTech (JJM) Surgery portfolio in Australia and New Zealand. The role ensures medical compliance across all Surgery activities, supports pre‐market and post‐market surveillance including Medical Incident Reports (MIRs), and supports the safe and effective adoption of JJM Surgery technologies through clinician education and evidence‐based scientific exchange. The role holds medical accountability with execution supported through appropriate delivery structures. The position represents the ANZ medical voice, directing medical strategy aligned to commercial objectives and supporting product launches and in‐market performance through KOL engagement, advisory boards, and execution of evidence generation and data dissemination strategies, always advocating for patient safety and improved clinical outcomes.
Responsibilities
* Lead Medical Affairs governance for the ANZ Surgery portfolio, ensuring compliance with internal policies, local regulations, and applicable industry codes.
* Provide medical oversight for Surgery‐related Medical Incident Reports (MIRs), safety signal assessment, and escalation, partnering with Regulatory, Quality, Safety, and Product Vigilance teams.
* Develop and represent the ANZ medical strategy for Surgery, contributing medical and scientific input to strategic planning, product launches, and lifecycle management.
* Support clinician education, scientific exchange, and the development of compliant medical and educational materials in partnership with cross‐functional teams.
* Support pre‐market and post‐market surveillance, evidence generation, and medical interpretation of clinical data to inform internal and external communications within compliance boundaries.
* Build and maintain compliant relationships with Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) and collaborate across Medical Affairs, Marketing, Sales, Regulatory, Quality, Product Safety, R&D, Health Economics, and Global teams.
About You
Essential Skills
* Advanced degree in Life Sciences, Medicine, Pharmacy, or related discipline
* Strong understanding of medical governance, post‐market surveillance, and patient safety obligations
* Demonstrated experience in Medical Affairs within medical devices or regulated healthcare environments
* Broad healthcare system knowledge and commitment to improving patient outcomes
Desirable
* Medical degree (MBBS, MD) or PhD
* MBA or business qualification
* Experience working cross‐functionally with Marketing, Sales, Regulatory, Health Economics and Quality teams
* Experience in Surgery or surgical device environments
Why Choose Us
* Competitive remuneration package
* Continuous training and support
* Award‐winning leadership development programs
* Inclusive, flexible, and accessible working arrangements
* Equal opportunity employer supporting diversity and inclusion
Our Benefits
* Up to 18 weeks of parental leave to support new parents
* 4 days of volunteer leave to give back to the community
* Option to purchase up to 2 weeks of additional annual leave for extra time off
* Enjoy a dedicated Wellbeing Day to prioritise self‐care
* Global Wellness Reimbursement of $780 per year for healthy eating, exercise, or mindfulness activities
* Access to an Employee Assistance Program for personal and professional support
* Enhanced leave provisions for compassionate (caregiver) leave, providing up to 30 days of additional support
* Life insurance coverage for added peace of mind
This position is only open to candidates with the appropriate working rights/visa for Australia.
Required Skills
* Analytical Reasoning
* Clinical Research and Regulations
* Clinical Trials Operations
* Communication
* Compliance Management
* Consulting
* Content Evaluation
* Critical Thinking
* Developing Others
* Digital Culture
* Digital Literacy
* Healthcare Trends
* Medical Affairs
* Medical Communications
* Medical Compliance
* Organizing
* Product Strategies
* Stakeholder Engagement
* Strategic Thinking
Preferred Skills
* Analytical Reasoning
* Clinical Research and Regulations
* Clinical Trials Operations
* Communication
* Compliance Management
* Consulting
* Content EvaluationCritical Thinking
* Developing Others
* Digital Culture
* Digital Literacy
* Healthcare Trends
* Medical Affairs
* Medical Communications
* Medical Compliance
* Organizing
* Product Strategies
* Stakeholder Engagement
* Strategic Thinking
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