[Hiring] EMEA Professional Education Trauma Lead @Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine

Role Description

The EMEA Professional Education Trauma Lead plays a critical role in advancing clinical capabilities across the region. This leader will design and deliver impactful education strategies that enable healthcare professionals to effectively adopt innovative technologies and improve patient outcomes. The role offers the opportunity to shape regional education programs, collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders, and drive measurable impact through high-quality learning experiences.

This is an exciting opportunity to influence how education supports commercial excellence, leveraging digital innovation, clinical expertise, and strategic leadership to strengthen DePuy Synthes’ position as a trusted partner in orthopedics.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of EMEA professional education strategies aligned to Trauma business priorities
• Design and implement education programs, including procedural training, product application, and clinical best practices for healthcare professionals and internal teams
• Partner with commercial, marketing, and medical affairs teams to identify educational gaps and deliver targeted training solutions
• Drive innovation in learning delivery, incorporating digital platforms and modern content approaches to enhance effectiveness and reach
• Oversee regional education initiatives, including symposia, workshops, and professional conferences to support product adoption and brand strategy
• Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to evaluate program impact and continuously improve education outcomes
• Collaborate with key opinion leaders (KOLs), healthcare professionals, and external partners to shape high-quality educational content
• Provide leadership and guidance to education teams, fostering capability building and a culture of continuous learning
• Ensure all education programs comply with regulatory and company standards, including on-label usage and governance requirements

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required (Life Sciences, Business, Healthcare, or related field)
• Advanced degree (e.g., Master’s, MBA, or clinical qualification) preferred

Experience and Skills

• Significant experience in commercial education, medical education, or training within MedTech or healthcare
• Demonstrated ability to design and execute education strategies aligned with business goals
• Strong understanding of professional medical education practices and healthcare learning environments
• Proven leadership skills with experience managing cross-functional or regional initiatives
• Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder engagement skills
• Ability to analyze performance metrics and translate insights into program improvements
• Strong project management skills with experience leading complex, multi-country initiatives
• Experience in orthopedics, trauma, or spine preferred
• Experience working across EMEA markets in a matrix organization preferred
• Familiarity with digital learning technologies and innovative training delivery methods preferred
• Experience collaborating with KOLs and delivering external-facing education programs preferred
• Strong business and financial acumen to align education investments with commercial outcomes preferred
• Experience mentoring or coaching team members preferred

Other

• Languages: English required; additional European languages preferred
• Location: Position can be based anywhere in the continent of Europe
• Travel: Approximately 30–50% international travel across EMEA
• Certifications: Relevant clinical, education, or training certifications preferred

Required Skills

• Business Development
• Customer Support
• Customer Support Operations
• Customer Support Platforms
• Customer Support Trends
• Customer Training
• Developing Others
• Escalation Management
• Fact-Based Decision Making
• Inclusive Leadership
• Leadership
• Performance Measurement
• Problem Management
• Process Improvements
• Reporting and Analysis
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Strategic Thinking