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Job Function:

Medical Affairs Group

Job Sub Function:

Medical Affairs – MD

Job Category:

Scientific/Technology

All Job Posting Locations:

North Ryde, New South Wales, Australia

Job Description:

DePuy Synthes is recruiting for a Manager Medical Affairs, located in North Ryde, Australia.

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THE OPPORTUNITY

The Manager Medical Affairs, Australia plays a critical role in advancing DePuy Synthes’ orthopedic portfolio by providing medical and scientific leadership across the Korea market. This role partners closely with cross‑functional teams to ensure medical strategy execution, support clinical evidence generation, and foster strong relationships with healthcare professionals. The position offers the opportunity to influence patient outcomes, shape medical strategy, and contribute to the growth of a leading orthopedic organization in a dynamic healthcare environment. 

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide medical and scientific leadership for DePuy Synthes products and initiatives in Korea, ensuring alignment with regional and global medical strategies. 
• Serve as a key medical partner to commercial, clinical, regulatory, and market access teams to support product launches and lifecycle management. 
• Engage with healthcare professionals, key opinion leaders, and academic institutions to support clinical education, evidence generation, and scientific exchange activities. 
• Oversee local medical education programs, advisory boards, and investigator‑initiated research in compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements. 
• Review and approve medical materials to ensure scientific accuracy, balance, and compliance with internal and external standards. 
• Support post‑market clinical activities, including real‑world evidence generation and safety surveillance in collaboration with global teams. 
• Contribute to local medical insights and feedback to inform global strategy and product development. 

ABOUT YOU

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in a scientific or healthcare‑related discipline required
• Minimum of 6–8 years of experience in Medical Affairs, Clinical Affairs, or a related role within the pharmaceutical or medical device industry 
• Solid understanding of clinical research, medical education, and regulatory requirements in Korea 
• Demonstrated ability to engage effectively with healthcare professionals and key opinion leaders 
• Experience partnering with cross‑functional teams to support business and medical objectives 
• Strong analytical, communication, and presentation skills 

Desirable:

• Advanced degree (MD, PhD, PharmD, or equivalent) preferred
• Prior experience in orthopedics or musculoskeletal therapeutic areas 
• People management or project leadership experience 
• Experience supporting product launches and post‑market clinical activities 
• Familiarity with global medical affairs operating models 

Others: 

• Language requirements: Fluency in Korean required; English proficiency required for regional and global collaboration 
• Travel: Up to 25%, primarily domestic with occasional international travel 
• Certifications: Relevant medical or scientific certifications preferred but not required

 

 

Required Skills:

 

 

Preferred Skills:

Analytical Reasoning, Clinical Research and Regulations, Clinical Trials Operations, Communication, Critical Thinking, Healthcare Trends, Medical Affairs, Medical Communications, Medical Compliance, Organizing, Product Strategies, Publications Management, Scientific Research, Strategic Thinking, Team Management, Training People