EMEA Senior Director Medical Affairs (MedTech)

Location: Zug, Switzerland

Company

Johnson & Johnson MedTech develops healthcare and surgical technologies designed to improve patient outcomes through less invasive and more personalized solutions.

What you will do

• Develop and execute the EMEA Medical Affairs strategy for the Surgery and Mentor portfolios.
• Lead the EMEA Medical Affairs organization through talent development, capability building, and resource prioritization.
• Direct regional evidence generation, clinical research priorities, product lifecycle support, innovation, and new product introductions.
• Lead medical governance and ensure compliance with regulatory, ethical, safety, and healthcare standards.
• Provide medical leadership for the Robotics & Digital portfolio across EMEA, LATAM, and APAC.
• Build relationships with healthcare professionals, scientific leaders, professional societies, and academic institutions to generate actionable medical insights.

Requirements

• MD, DO, MBBS, or equivalent physician qualification with demonstrated clinical expertise.
• At least 5 years of direct patient care experience.
• Experience developing and executing regional or global Medical Affairs strategies across the product lifecycle.
• Proven people leadership and experience influencing senior stakeholders in complex global matrix organizations.
• Strong expertise in clinical research, evidence generation, scientific data evaluation, medical governance, compliance, safety, and regulatory requirements.
• Ability and willingness to travel approximately 30%.

Nice to have

• At least 7 years of progressive experience in Medical Affairs, Clinical Research, or a related MedTech function.
• Medical Device or MedTech experience, preferably in surgery.
• Experience with surgical, robotic, digital, or interventional technologies.
• Experience leading regional Medical Affairs organizations across multiple countries.
• MBA or another advanced business qualification.

Culture & Benefits

• Inclusive work environment that respects employee diversity, dignity, and individual merit.
• Opportunity to work across global and regional healthcare platforms.
• Collaboration with Commercial, R&D, Clinical, Regulatory, Quality, Safety, and Market Access functions.