DePuy Synthes is recruiting for a Medical Affairs Manager, Chile  , located in Las Condes, Chile

Job Overview 

The Medical Affairs Manager, Chile serves as the medical and scientific lead for DePuy Synthes within the Chilean affiliate, providing strategic and operational medical affairs leadership across the product lifecycle. This role partners closely with commercial, regulatory, quality, and market access teams to ensure the safe, effective, and compliant use of orthopedic products while strengthening trusted relationships with healthcare professionals and key opinion leaders. The position plays a critical role in advancing evidence generation, medical education, and clinical insights that support patient outcomes and business strategy. 

Key Responsibilities 

• Provide medical and scientific leadership for DePuy Synthes products in Chile, ensuring alignment with global and regional medical strategies. 

• Serve as the primary medical point of contact for healthcare professionals, key opinion leaders, and professional societies, fostering credible and compliant scientific exchange. 

• Lead and execute local medical education programs, advisory boards, and clinical training activities in collaboration with internal stakeholders. 

• Support clinical evidence generation, including investigator‑initiated studies, post‑market surveillance, and real‑world evidence activities in accordance with regulations and SOPs. 

• Provide medical input to commercial and marketing teams, including review of promotional materials to ensure scientific accuracy and regulatory compliance. 

• Partner with regulatory, quality, and vigilance teams to address safety issues, product complaints, and clinical risk management activities. 

• Monitor local clinical practice trends, competitive landscape, and unmet medical needs to inform strategy and pipeline decisions. 

• Contribute to cross‑functional planning and execution of product launches and lifecycle management initiatives in Chile. 

Qualifications 

Education 

• Required: Medical Degree (MD) or equivalent healthcare professional degree (e.g., MD, DO, or recognized international equivalent). 

• Preferred: Postgraduate training or specialization in orthopedics, surgery, or a related medical discipline. 

Experience and Skills 

Required: 

• Minimum of 6–8 years of relevant experience in Medical Affairs, Clinical Affairs, or a related medical function within the medical device or pharmaceutical industry. 

• Demonstrated experience engaging with healthcare professionals and key opinion leaders in a compliant, scientific manner. 

• Strong understanding of clinical research principles, evidence generation, and post‑market clinical activities. 

• Knowledge of local regulatory, compliance, and pharmacovigilance/medical device vigilance requirements in Chile. 

• Proven ability to work cross‑functionally with commercial, regulatory, quality, and market access teams. 

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex scientific data into clear insights. 

Preferred: 

• Prior experience supporting orthopedic, trauma, spine, or surgical medical device portfolios. 

• Experience leading medical education programs, advisory boards, or investigator‑initiated research. 

• Experience in a country affiliate or regional role within a global organization. 

• Demonstrated leadership or people‑management experience in a matrix environment. 

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret clinical data and generate actionable insights. 

Other: 

• Languages: Fluent Spanish required; professional proficiency in English required. 

• Travel: Up to 30–40%, primarily within Chile with occasional regional or international travel. 

• Certifications: Medical license in Chile preferred but not required. 

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