Assistant Manager Medical Affairs, Surgery

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Assistant Manager - Medical Affairs Surgery PG 26

Johnson & Johnson MedTech India Mumbai

Why this role is exciting

High-impact device-first Medical Affairs role with real ownershipfocused on medical excellence procedural science safe use and enabling impact through evidence-based medical support

Customer Facing: Ownership and assistance in conducting advisory boards and scientific exchange with senior surgeons; strong external visibility.

Marketing Communication Clinical Content: Clear mandate to govern marketing communication and medical accuracy for a critical Surgery portfolio.

Internal Team: Internal team training scientific data dissemination

A core focus of this role is to uphold patient safety ensure product complaint vigilance and maintain a robust framework for medical compliance reporting and audit readiness in alignment with J&J MedTech global and local standards.

Best suited for candidates who value autonomy ethics and hands-on execution over trial-heavy pharma models.

Role Snapshot

Level: PG 26

Reports to: Manager Medical Affairs

Portfolio: Wound Closure Bio Surgery Advanced Energy Stapling Solutions

Role Purpose

Support the drive for medical excellence while ensuring strong governance & compliance and evidence based medical support based on scientific integrity for the Surgery devices portfolio in India. The role is execution-focused and device-centricanchored in advisory boards medical review of marketing communication patient safety and compliancewith emphasis on real-world clinical practice and safe technology adoption rather than large resource-intensive clinical trials.

Key Responsibilities:

Advisory Boards & Expert Forums

Plan and support advisory boards and expert forums; set objectives agendas and insight questions.

Ensure compliant contracting FMV honoraria documentation and insight capture.

Convert insights into clear actions for education and communication.

Marketing Communication & Copy Review

Own medical/scientific review of promotional and non-promotional materials.

Ensure accuracy balance and evidence support; maintain audit-ready records.

Shape device-relevant clinical narratives

Safety Vigilance & Complaints

Ensure timely accurate Product Complaint reporting Medical Device Reporting (MDR) and Adverse Event escalation in alignment with J&J safety and vigilance frameworks.

Partner with Quality Regulatory Safety and Legal teams to drive audit preparedness documentation accuracy CAPA management and internal governance routines.

Strengthen surveillance and reporting systems for medical information requests safety signals clinical queries and field escalations.

Maintain complete traceability and audit readiness for all medical activities ensuring 100% compliance with internal SOPs QMS and local regulatory requirements.

Compliance & Governance

Ensure all medical activities meet J&J policies local law and industry codes.

Maintain audit readiness documentation and ethical standards.

KOL Engagement & Scientific Exchange

Build credible relationships via compliant scientific dialogue and forums.

Support faculty programs and congress engagement.

Qualifications & Experience

MD / MBBS / PharmD or PhD (Pharmaceutical/Life Sciences). MBA will be an added advantage.

4-8 years in Medical Affairs or scientific roles within MedTech/devices or procedure-based therapies.

Proven experience in copy review advisory boards compliance and safety/vigilance.

Surgery/OR exposure strongly preferred.

Core Competencies

High ethical standards and strong orientation toward patient safety and compliance.

Ability to evaluate evidence and claims in a device context.

Excellent medical writing communication and presentation skills; comfort operating with lean resources

Ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders without authority.

Project management and prioritization strength in a complex environment

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