Medical Affairs Manager Surgery, Italy

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Job Function:

Medical Affairs Group

Job Sub Function:

Medical Affairs

Job Category:

People Leader

All Job Posting Locations:

Pomezia, Roma, Italy

Job Description:

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Purpose: Medical Affairs Manager is the BU’s scientific expert in Italy and contributes to the development and implementation of local/EMEA medical strategy in alignment with BU priorities. Through evidence-based discussions and scientific peer-to-peer interactions with HCPs, HCOs, academic societies and patient associations, Medical Manager is to be considered the trusted medical partner of external and internal stakeholders regarding the medical value of Wound Closure and Biosurgery portfolio for patients, HCPs and communities. This role partners closely with cross‑functional teams to ensure scientific integrity, clinical evidence generation, and compliant medical engagement with healthcare professionals. The position offers the opportunity to influence clinical strategy, support innovation, and shape the medical voice of Surgery in the Italian market.  

Responsibilities:

• In alignment with senior leadership, implement BU medical strategy through local field tactics and ensure successful execution in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders. 
• Serve as J&J local primary resource for medical and scientific information to HCPs, HCOs and other external stakeholders regarding BU therapeutic areas with a specific focus on Wound closure and Healing & Biosurgery 

• Establish and nurture optimal peer-to-peer medical and scientific relationships with local/national HCPs and KOLs. Meet regularly with HCPs to assess their scientific needs, and identify ways to improve and facilitate access to our portfolio 

• Develop strategic partnerships with both scientific stakeholders (HCPs, KOLs, HCOs, academic societies, faculties) and other stakeholders.

• Conceive and lead advisory boards and expert meetings when needed. 

• Support the identification and development of KOLs across BU/Surgery therapeutic areas as needed. 

• Provide strong medical support, via evidence-based exchanges and peer-to-peer advocacy, for optimal launch and development of BU new products and solutions. 

• Support J&J-sponsored evidence generation projects

• Support external evidence generation projects in close collaboration with global/regional Scientific Affairs (Medical, Clinical, HEMA).

• Support the development of local clinical research and educational projects. 

• Provide HCPs with impartial scientific information and published evidence which accurately reflect risk benefit balance and support the appropriate use of BU products and services. 

• Review and approve medical materials to ensure scientific accuracy and regulatory compliance.  
• Support local teams in the management of individual HCP issues, e.g. helping them understand clinical research constraints, J&J processes and compliance requirements. 

• Bring to J&J key insights from HCPs and external research environment.
• Support Professional Education teams to implement higher-value educational partnerships. 

• Support General Management to impartially assess & manage charitable contribution requests. 

• Support EMEA Medical Safety & Quality teams to respond appropriately to unsolicited requests for information (MIR) from HCPs and with safety investigations in French. Assist Medical Safety & Quality team by reaching out to HCPs when additional information is needed. 
• Continuous update on latest scientific and clinical advances in BU therapeutic areas and related topics.

• Hence identify evolving trends in healthcare innovation, therapeutic strategy, patient pathway, unmet needs and evidence in BU therapeutic areas. 

Requirements:

• MD degree and Specialty degree (preferred in surgical area) 

• 2-4 years of experience in Medical Affairs, Clinical Affairs, or a related scientific role within medical devices or pharmaceuticals.  

• Demonstrated knowledge of clinical research, evidence generation, and medical compliance standards.  

• Experience engaging with healthcare professionals and key opinion leaders in a scientific, non‑promotional manner.  

• Strong analytical, public communication, and presentation skills.  

• Ability to work effectively in cross‑functional, matrixed environments.  

• Solid understanding of local (Italian) healthcare systems and regulatory requirements.  
• Preferred Experience in Surgery   

• Preferred Prior involvement in clinical trial management or post‑market clinical follow‑up.  

• Experience supporting product launches or lifecycle management from a medical affairs perspective.  

• Preferred Familiarity with European medical device regulations and clinical evaluation requirements.  

• Preferred Leadership experience in speaking and teaching clinical specialist colleagues (Commercial education).  
• Languages: Fluency in Italian and English (written and spoken) is required.  

• Travel: Up to ~60% domestic travel within Italy; limited international travel as needed.  

• Certifications: Relevant clinical or research certifications are a plus.  

• Driver’s License: Valid driver’s license required for field engagement.  

 

 

Required Skills:

Clinical Affairs, Clinical Research, Key Opinion Leader Management, Medical Relations, Stakeholder Management

 

 

Preferred Skills:

Analytical Reasoning, Budget Management, Clinical Research and Regulations, Clinical Trials Operations, Communication, Compliance Management, Developing Others, Digital Culture, Digital Literacy, Healthcare Trends, Inclusive Leadership, Leadership, Medical Affairs, Medical Communications, Medical Compliance, Product Strategies, Program Management, Strategic Thinking, Team Management, Training People

  

 

The anticipated base pay range for this position is:

€65,000.00 - €106,950.00

 

 

Benefits:

In addition to base pay, we offer the following benefits*: an annual bonus with set target (% of pay) depending on pay grade / location, where the actual amount is based on the employees’ and companies’ performance of the previous calendar year, or sales commissions. Moreover, we offer vacation days, parental leave for a minimum of 12 weeks, bereavement leave, caregiver leave, volunteer leave, well-being reimbursement, programs for financial, physical and mental health. We also offer service anniversary and recognition awards, and subject to the terms of their respective plans, employees - and in some location’s eligible dependents - can participate in several insurance plans. For more information, visit Employee benefits | Supporting well-being & career growth | Johnson & Johnson Careers.

 

*This is for informative purposes only. Amounts and actual benefits may vary by location and are subject to change.