Function
Medical Affairs Group
Sub function
Medical Affairs – MD
Category
Distinguished Scientist, Medical Affairs – MD (ST9)
Location
Palm Beach Gardens / Birmingham / Anchorage / Chandler / Fayetteville / Anaheim / Colorado Springs / Bridgeport / Dover / Washington / Alpharetta / Honolulu / Idaho Falls / Aurora / Carmel / Iowa City / Kansas City / Ashland / Louisville / Bangor / Annapolis / Raynham / Detroit / Minneapolis / Gulfport / Billings / Reno / Concord / Newark / Roswell / New York / Asheville / Bismarck / Akron / Oklahoma City / Eugene / West Chester / Cumberland / Charleston / Rapid City / Chattanooga / Abilene / Ogden / Burlington / Virginia Beach / Beckley / Appleton / United States of America
Date posted
May 29 2025
Requisition number
R-013514
Work pattern
Fully Onsite
This job posting is anticipated to close on Jun 12 2025. We may however extend this time period, in which case the posting will remain available on www.careers.jnj.com to accept additional applications.
Description
At Johnson & Johnson, we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build a world where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured, where treatments are smarter and less invasive, and solutions are personal. Through our expertise in Innovative Medicine and MedTech, we are uniquely positioned to innovate across the full spectrum of healthcare solutions today to deliver the breakthroughs of tomorrow, and profoundly impact health for humanity. Learn more at https://www.jnj.com

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Johnson and Johnson is currently seeking a Medical Director, Medical Affairs, Orthopedics (Sports/ Joints). This is a Fully Remote in the United States
This is a remote role available in the Continental US. While specific cities are listed in the Locations section for reference, please note that they are examples only and do not limit your application. We invite candidates from any location across the country to apply.

REQUIREMENTS

• Required Minimum Education: MD or equivalent
• Completion of an accredited orthopedic surgery residency and a minimum 1-year fellowship in joint arthroplasty, spine surgery, and/or orthopedic sports medicine surgery is required.
• Candidate must have a minimum of 10 years relevant surgical experience (beyond initial licensure) including clinical practice, dedicated research, or other related training/experience. Experience leading in medical affairs, clinical development, or related roles in research / medical device industry is preferred.
• Strong understanding of clinical trends and the related healthcare market environment, with deep connections in the digital-, med tech- ecosystem
• Background and medical expertise in assessment of clinical risk-benefit throughout product development and life-cycle management, with deep knowledge and understanding of all applicable standards / regulations requiring medical input, such as risk management, complaint management, reporting requirements, etc.
• Ability to be strong advocate for patient-centric decision making.
• Demonstrated ability to build successful relationships & develop partnerships with key business stakeholders & externally with regulators, investigators, etc.
• Strong business acumen
• US Board Certified Preferred
• 15% Travel Domestic and/ International
  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.
  Johnson and Johnson is committed to providing an interview process that is inclusive of our applicants’ needs. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation, please email the Employee Health Support Center (ra-employeehealthsup@its.jnj.com) or contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource.