At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and innovate surgical education to enhance clinical skills and patient outcomes.
- Company: Join Johnson & Johnson, a leader in healthcare innovation and inclusivity.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, travel opportunities, and a diverse work environment.
- Other info: Dynamic role with significant career growth and collaboration across teams.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on healthcare by reshaping surgical education.
- Qualifications: 5+ years in medical education or marketing, with strong leadership skills.
The predicted salary is between 85000 - 90000 £ per year.
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.
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.
General Summary: The Professional Education Manager will reshape and elevate our surgical education efforts to advance clinical techniques and improve patient outcomes. Responsible for stewarding the annual professional education budget, this role will prioritize high-impact programs, optimize resource allocation, and ensure education efforts are tightly aligned with surgical business priorities.
Key focus areas:
- Develop and execute a targeted education strategy that elevates clinical skills and supports measurable improvements in patient outcomes.
- Manage annual budget to maximize clinical and non-clinical reach prioritizing programs, partnerships, and channels with the greatest impact.
- Align priorities with Business Unit Directors and cross-functional stakeholders to ensure relevance and adoption.
- Reshape current practices and processes to scale proven approaches (e.g., blended learning, simulation, proctoring, outcome tracking) and elevate program quality and reach.
- Measure success through clear outcomes and metrics.
The ideal candidate combines clinical credibility with strong budget stewardship and a practical, results-oriented approach to elevating professional education across the surgery business. They will report to the General Manager of Surgery and will be a member of the UKI Surgery Leadership Team.
Required Duties and Responsibilities:
- Set and communicate the Professional Education vision, goals, and priorities aligned with Global, Regional and Local strategy.
- Own and optimize the annual professional education budget to maximize impact.
- Translate the strategic roadmap into a focused UK & Ireland education plan.
- Recruit, develop, and retain a diverse, high-performing team.
- Partner with medical societies, teaching hospitals, and KOLs to co-create education.
- Design and scale multi-platform learning (simulation, blended, virtual, proctoring) that improves surgeon skills and patient outcomes.
- Ensure governance, policies, and tools support compliance with legal, regulatory, and HCC requirements.
- Build instructional design capability and apply adult learning principles across programs.
- Define KPIs, measure learning and clinical outcomes, and use data to improve programs.
- Collaborate with Clinical Affairs, Sales, Marketing, and R&D to drive adoption and alignment.
This role suits a strategic doer: someone who can think boldly about the future of surgical education while delivering disciplined execution, transparent outcomes, and sustained clinical credibility.
Required Education and/or Experience:
- Bachelors Degree or equivalent.
- 5+ years managing in the areas of Learning/Education, Marketing and/or Sales in Medical Devices.
- Has effectively led significant business transformation and change management initiatives - delivered on time and in budget.
- Proven ability to influence leadership and partner with diverse multi-functional teams across geographic boundaries.
- Understands business strategy; translates it into solutions that support the company’s business goals.
- Ability to effectively motivate and manage a team.
- Flexible and willing to travel frequently (50% of time).
Required Skills:
- Brand Marketing
- Business Savvy
- Channel Partner Enablement
- Coaching
- Communication
- Learning Materials Development
- Medical Affairs
- Medical Communications
- Mobile Learning
- Organizing
- Partner Onboarding
- Problem Solving
- Program Management
- Sales Presentations
- Technical Credibility
- Training Delivery Methods
- Training People
Professional Education Manager-UKI in Wokingham employer: J&J Family of Companies
At Johnson & Johnson MedTech, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that fosters a collaborative and innovative work culture. As a Clinical Specialist in Lancashire, you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on patient care while receiving comprehensive training and support for your professional growth. Our commitment to employee development, coupled with our focus on cutting-edge technology in healthcare, ensures that you will thrive in a dynamic environment dedicated to excellence.
Contact Details:
J&J Family of Companies Recruitment Team
