Commercial Education Spine Manager

The Commercial Education Spine Manager is responsible for leading the development and delivery of education programs that support spine healthcare professionals across the UK. This role has a direct impact on clinician capability, product adoption, and patient outcomes by delivering high-quality, innovative training experiences. You will work closely with commercial and clinical teams to ensure education strategies align with business goals while maintaining the highest standards of compliance and educational excellence. This is an exciting opportunity to shape the future of spine education within a fast-paced, clinically focused environment.,

• Lead the development and execution of spine-focused professional education strategies aligned to commercial and product priorities
• Design and deliver training programs for healthcare professionals, including procedural techniques and product application
• Identify educational gaps and implement targeted programs to address evolving spine training needs
• Partner with Sales, Marketing, and Medical Affairs to ensure alignment of education initiatives with commercial and clinical objectives
• Plan and deliver educational events such as workshops, cadaver labs, symposia, and regional training sessions
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key opinion leaders (KOLs), spine surgeons, and healthcare institutions
• Monitor program effectiveness using performance metrics and feedback, driving continuous improvement
• Ensure all educational content and activities comply with internal policies and external regulatory requirements
• Incorporate digital learning tools and innovative delivery methods to enhance engagement and learning outcomes
• Manage project timelines, budgets, and cross-functional coordination for education programs, Johnson & Johnson announced plans to separate our Orthopaedics business to establish a standalone orthopaedics company, operating as DePuy Synthes. The process of the planned separation is anticipated to be completed within 18 to 24 months, subject to legal requirements, including consultation with works councils and other employee representative bodies, as may be required, regulatory approvals and other customary conditions and approvals. Should you accept this position, it is anticipated that, following conclusion of the transaction, you would be an employee of DePuy Synthes and your employment would be governed by DePuy Synthes employment processes, programs, policies, and benefit plans. In that case, details of any planned changes would be provided to you by DePuy Synthes at an appropriate time and subject to any necessary consultation processes.
  
  Bachelor's degree required (e.g., Life Sciences, Healthcare, Business, or related field)
• Advanced degree (MBA, MSc, or equivalent) preferred
Experience and Skills: Required:
• Typically 5-8 years of relevant experience in medical education, commercial training, or healthcare program management
• Experience designing and delivering education programs for healthcare professionals
• Strong understanding of the healthcare or medical device industry
• Proven project management skills with the ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously
• Strong communication and presentation skills with the ability to engage clinical audiences effectively
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate across cross-functional teams in a matrixed organization
• Analytical mindset with experience using data and performance metrics to inform decisions
Preferred:
• Experience in spine or orthopedic medical device education
• Familiarity with surgical training environments, including hands-on labs and workshops
• Experience working with key opinion leaders and healthcare institutions
• Knowledge of adult learning principles and instructional design
• Experience with digital learning platforms and blended learning approaches
• Experience managing regional or national education programs
• Demonstrated ability to drive innovation and continuous improvement initiatives
Other:
• Language requirements: English required
• Travel up to 30-40% (primarily within the UK, with occasional international travel)
• Certifications in project management, medical education, or learning & development preferred
• Valid driver's license required for travel to customer and training sites, Analytics Insights, Coaching, Consulting, Global Market, Learning & Development Trends, Learning Materials Development, Organizational Knowledge, Process Improvements, Sales Enablement, Sales Support, Sales Training, Strategic Sales Planning, Technical Credibility, Training Needs Analysis (TNA)
  
  At Johnson & Johnson, we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build a world where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured, where treatments are smarter and less invasive, and solutions are personal. Through our expertise in Innovative Medicine and MedTech, we are uniquely positioned to innovate across the full spectrum of healthcare solutions today to deliver the breakthroughs of tomorrow, and profoundly impact health for humanity. Learn more at jnj.com (https://www.jnj.com.) .
As guided by Our Credo, Johnson & Johnson is responsible to our employees who work with us throughout the world. We provide an inclusive work environment where each person is considered as an individual. At Johnson & Johnson, we respect the diversity and dignity of our employees and recognize their merit., DePuy Synthes is recruiting for a(n) Commercial Education Spine Manager, located in Leeds, West Yorkshire, UK or Zuchwil, Switzerland.