North America Regional Medical Director (MedTech)

Location: Raritan, New Jersey, United States of America; the role supports the United States and Canada and requires approximately 30% domestic and international travel.

Base pay: $199,000–$343,275 annually.

Company

Johnson & Johnson MedTech develops healthcare and surgical technologies intended to improve patient outcomes.

What you will do

• Develop and execute North America Medical Affairs strategy aligned with franchise and global objectives.
• Lead and develop Medical Affairs professionals and Medical Science Liaisons across the United States and Canada.
• Provide scientific and clinical leadership for product lifecycle management, innovation, commercialization, safety, and compliance.
• Oversee medical governance and support regional clinical research and evidence-generation programs.
• Build relationships with key opinion leaders, healthcare professionals, investigators, academic institutions, and professional societies.
• Manage operating budgets, review scientific communications, and provide insights for business and executive decisions.

Requirements

• MD, DO, MBBS, or equivalent medical degree.
• At least 5 years of experience in Medical Affairs, Clinical Development, Medical Devices, Pharmaceuticals, Diagnostics, or a related healthcare industry.
• At least 5 years of clinical experience involving direct patient care.
• Experience creating strategic vision, leading organizational change, and executing cross-functional initiatives.
• Strong knowledge of clinical research, evidence generation, healthcare regulations, and medical governance.
• Excellent communication, leadership, business, and stakeholder-management skills.

Nice to have

• Experience in medical devices, surgical technologies, or MedTech.
• Previous direct or indirect people leadership in Medical Affairs.
• Experience supporting North American or global healthcare markets.
• MBA or another advanced business qualification.
• Strategic planning, financial management, and organizational leadership experience.

Culture & Benefits

• Inclusive work environment focused on health, innovation, and patient impact.
• Medical, dental, vision, pension, and 401(k) benefits.
• Flexible time off, paid vacation, sick time, holidays, and parental, caregiver, bereavement, and volunteer leave.
• Exercise reimbursement and participation in a long-term incentive program.