Job Description

Roles & Responsibilities

Job Function: Medical Affairs Group

Job Sub Function: Medical Affairs

Job Category: People Leader

All Job Posting Locations: Kuwait City, Kuwait

About Surgery

Fueled by innovation at the intersection of biology and technology, we re developing the next generation of smarter, less invasive, more personalized treatments. Are you passionate about improving and expanding the possibilities of surgery? Ready to join a team that s reimagining how we heal? Our Surgery team will give you the chance to deliver surgical technologies and solutions to surgeons and healthcare professionals around the world. Your contributions will help effectively treat some of the world s most prevalent conditions such as obesity, cardiovascular disease and cancer. Patients are waiting. Your unique talents will help patients on their journey to wellness. Learn more at https://www.jnj.com/medtech

We are searching for the best talent for Senior Manager Professional Education Surgery - MEA.

Purpose: The Senior Professional Education Manager MEA is responsible for developing and executing a comprehensive professional education strategy that advances the clinical adoption of the company s products and solutions across the Middle East and Africa region. The role partners closely with Commercial, Marketing, Medical Affairs, Regulatory, Health Care Compliance, and external healthcare professionals to design, organize, and deliver high-quality educational programs for surgeons, nurses, and allied healthcare professionals. Through innovative educational initiatives, the role ensures healthcare professionals have the knowledge, skills, and confidence to deliver optimal patient outcomes while supporting the organization s strategic priorities and growth objectives.

You will be responsible for:

• Professional Education Strategy
• Develop and execute the regional professional education strategy aligned with business priorities, clinical evidence, and customer needs.
• Translate commercial and clinical objectives into impactful educational programs that support product adoption and procedural excellence.
• Identify capability gaps and educational opportunities across markets, specialties, and customer segments.
• Establish annual education plans, budgets, and success metrics for the region.
• Program Development & Execution
• Design and deliver regional and local educational initiatives, including:
• Surgeon training programs
• Nursing and allied healthcare professional education
• Clinical workshops and cadaveric training
• Centers of Excellence programs
• Fellowship and observership programs
• Faculty development initiatives
• Digital and virtual learning solutions
• Lead end-to-end planning and execution of educational events, ensuring excellence in customer experience and operational delivery.
• Develop innovative learning formats that enhance engagement and knowledge retention.
• Faculty & Key Opinion Leader Engagement
• Build and maintain strong relationships with leading surgeons, nurses, and healthcare professionals across the region.
• Identify, recruit, and develop faculty members to support educational initiatives.
• Partner with clinical experts to ensure educational content remains evidence-based, relevant, and clinically meaningful.
• Facilitate faculty meetings, advisory boards, and curriculum development sessions.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Partner with Marketing and Commercial teams to align educational activities with strategic business objectives.
• Collaborate with Medical Affairs to ensure scientific integrity and appropriate educational content.
• Work closely with Regulatory, Legal, and Healthcare Compliance teams to ensure all activities adhere to applicable policies and regulations.
• Coordinate with local market teams to ensure regional programs address country-specific needs.
• Budget & Resource Management
• Manage the regional professional education budget and ensure effective allocation of resources.
• Evaluate educational investments and optimize return on investment.
• Oversee external vendors, agencies, event organizers, and training partners.
• Measurement & Continuous Improvement
• Establish KPIs and dashboards to measure the effectiveness of educational programs.
• Analyze participant feedback, learning outcomes, and business impact metrics.
• Implement continuous improvement initiatives to enhance educational quality and effectiveness.
• Utilize data and insights to inform future educational strategies.
• Leadership & Influence
• Serve as a regional subject matter expert in healthcare professional education and adult learning methodologies.
• Provide leadership and guidance to country teams regarding educational best practices.
• Influence stakeholders across multiple functions and geographies to drive execution and alignment.
• Represent the organization at regional and international professional education forums.

Qualifications / Requirements:

• Education
• Bachelor s degree required. Advanced degree preferred (MBA, Master s in Education, Healthcare Management, Clinical Discipline, or related field).
• Experience
• Minimum 8 10 years of experience in professional education, clinical education, marketing, medical affairs, or commercial roles within the healthcare, medical device, pharmaceutical, or life sciences industry.
• Demonstrated experience planning and executing large-scale regional educational programs.
• Experience working with healthcare professionals, faculty members, and key opinion leaders.
• Experience managing complex projects across multiple countries and cultures.
• Previous experience within the Middle East and Africa region strongly preferred.
• Skills & Competencies
• Strategic thinking and execution excellence.
• Strong project and event management capabilities.
• Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills.
• Strong presentation, facilitation, and communication skills.
• Budget management and financial acumen.
• Ability to work effectively in a matrix organization.
• Customer-focused mindset with a passion for education and learning.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• High level of professionalism, ethics, and compliance awareness.

Desired Candidate Profile

• Education: Bachelor's degree required. Advanced degree preferred (MBA, Master's in Education, Healthcare Management, Clinical Discipline, or related field).
• Experience: Minimum 8-10 years of experience in professional education, clinical education, marketing, medical affairs, or commercial roles within the healthcare, medical device, pharmaceutical, or life sciences industry.
• Demonstrated experience planning and executing large-scale regional educational programs.
• Experience working with healthcare professionals, faculty members, and key opinion leaders.
• Experience managing complex projects across multiple countries and cultures.
• Previous experience within the Middle East and Africa region strongly preferred.
• Skills & Competencies: Strategic thinking and execution excellence. Strong project and event management capabilities. Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills. Strong presentation, facilitation, and communication skills. Budget management and financial acumen. Ability to work effectively in a matrix organization. Customer-focused mindset with a passion for education and learning. Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities. High level of professionalism, ethics, and compliance awareness.
• Travel Requirements: Regional and international travel up to 40-50% as required to support educational programs, faculty engagement, and business priorities.