Medical Affairs Manager – Orthopedic Portfolio

About the role

The Medical Affairs Manager will lead scientific and medical activities for DePuy Synthes orthopaedic products in Italy. Reporting to the Medical Affairs Group, you will ensure scientific integrity, generate clinical evidence, and support compliant engagement with healthcare professionals.

Key responsibilities

• Serve as the primary medical and scientific expert for assigned orthopaedic products and therapeutic areas in Italy.
• Develop and execute local medical affairs plans aligned with global and regional strategies.
• Provide medical input into clinical studies, post‑market surveillance, and real‑world evidence activities.
• Support investigator‑initiated studies and collaborative research in compliance with company policies and local regulations.
• Deliver high‑quality scientific exchange and education to healthcare professionals, including presentations and advisory boards.
• Partner with Regulatory, Quality, Marketing, and Commercial teams to ensure accurate, compliant medical content and product communication.
• Review and approve medical materials to ensure scientific accuracy and regulatory compliance.
• Monitor medical trends, clinical literature, and competitive activity to inform strategy and decision‑making.

Required profile

• Advanced degree in a scientific or healthcare discipline (e.g., MD, PharmD, PhD, MSc in Life Sciences).
• Medical degree (MD) or doctorate with specialization relevant to orthopaedics or medical devices is preferred.
• Experience in medical affairs, clinical research, or related fields within the orthopaedic or medical‑device sector.
• Strong knowledge of local regulations and compliance requirements.
• Excellent communication skills for scientific exchange with healthcare professionals.

Required skills