[Skip to main content](#main-content) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) [Hiring report](/reports/hiring/) · [All Johnson & Johnson jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/johnson-johnson/) · [Search jobs](/search/) Johnson & Johnson · Mumbai, India # Assistant Manager - Medical Affairs, Surgery Mumbai, India Full-time Manager or lead Healthcare & Clinical Listed on Johnson & Johnson’s official careers site. Posted September 29, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there. [Apply on Johnson & Johnson’s careers site →](https://jj.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/JJ/job/Mumbai-India/Assistant-Manager---Medical-Affairs--Surgery_R-101495) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [Johnson & Johnson](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/johnson-johnson/) / Assistant Manager - Medical Affairs, Surgery ## Job description 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. 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. ### Job Function Medical Affairs Group Job Sub Function: Professional Medical Education Job Category: Professional All Job Posting Locations: Mumbai, India Job Description: CONFIDENTIAL – Job Description Assistant Manager - Medical Affairs - Surgery | PG 26 Johnson & Johnson MedTech India | Mumbai Why this role is exciting - High-impact, device-first, Medical Affairs role with real ownership—focused on medical excellence, procedural science, safe use, and enabling impact through evidence-based medical support ### Customer Facing - Ownership and assistance in conducting advisory boards and scientific exchange with senior surgeons; strong external visibility. ### Marketing Communication Clinical Content - Clear mandate to govern marketing communication and medical accuracy for a critical Surgery portfolio. ### Internal Team - Internal team training, scientific data dissemination - A core focus of this role is to uphold patient safety, ensure product complaint vigilance, and maintain a robust framework for medical compliance, reporting, and audit readiness in alignment with J&J MedTech global and local standards. - Best suited for candidates who value autonomy, ethics, and hands-on execution over trial-heavy pharma models. Role Snapshot ### Level - PG 26 - Reports to: Manager - Medical Affairs ### Portfolio - Wound Closure, Bio Surgery, Advanced Energy, Stapling Solutions ### Role Purpose Support the drive for medical excellence while ensuring strong governance & compliance and evidence based medical support based on scientific integrity for the Surgery devices portfolio in India. The role is execution-focused and device-centric—anchored in advisory boards, medical review of marketing communication, patient safety and compliance—with emphasis on real-world clinical practice and safe technology adoption rather than large, resource-intensive clinical trials. ### Key Responsibilities Advisory Boards & Expert Forums - Plan and support advisory boards and expert forums; set objectives, agendas, and insight questions. - Ensure compliant contracting, FMV honoraria, documentation, and insight capture. - Convert insights into clear actions for education and communication. ### Marketing Communication & Copy Review - Own medical/scientific review of promotional and non-promotional materials. - Ensure accuracy, balance, and evidence support; maintain audit-ready records. - Shape device-relevant clinical narratives Safety, Vigilance & Complaints - Ensure timely, accurate Product Complaint reporting, Medical Device Reporting (MDR), and Adverse Event escalation in alignment with J&J safety and vigilance frameworks. - Partner with Quality, Regulatory, Safety, and Legal teams to drive audit preparedness, documentation accuracy, CAPA management, and internal governance routines. - Strengthen surveillance and reporting systems for medical information requests, safety signals, clinical queries, and field escalations. - Maintain complete traceability and audit readiness for all medical activities, ensuring 100% compliance with internal SOPs, QMS, and local regulatory requirements. ### Compliance & Governance - Ensure all medical activities meet J&J policies, local law, and industry codes. - Maintain audit readiness, documentation, and ethical standards. ### KOL Engagement & Scientific Exchange - Build credible relationships via compliant scientific dialogue and forums. - Support faculty programs and congress engagement. ### Qualifications & Experience - MD / MBBS / M.Pharm, PharmD, or PhD (Pharmaceutical/Life Sciences). MBA will be an added advantage. - 4-8 years in Medical Affairs or scientific roles within MedTech/devices or procedure-based therapies. - Proven experience in copy review, advisory boards, compliance, and safety/vigilance. - Surgery/OR exposure strongly preferred. ### Core Competencies - High ethical standards and strong orientation toward patient safety and compliance. - Ability to evaluate evidence and claims in a device context. - Excellent medical writing, communication, and presentation skills; comfort operating with lean resources - Ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders without authority. - Project management and prioritization strength in a complex environment Required Skills: Preferred 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 ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: Sep 29, 2026 - First seen by OpenNash: Oct 11, 2026 - Last checked: Oct 18, 2026 - Listed for: 19 days - Location: Mumbai, India - Employment type: Full-time[Apply on Johnson & Johnson’s careers site →](https://jj.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/JJ/job/Mumbai-India/Assistant-Manager---Medical-Affairs--Surgery_R-101495) ## More jobs at Johnson & Johnson ### [Medical Affairs Manager](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/johnson-johnson/jobs/2fc5621eb87e6e747b7b/) Mumbai, India ### [Assistant Manager - BUF](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/johnson-johnson/jobs/3c90fbba7bd0c6d85e9d/) Mumbai, India ### [BU Lead India/SEA](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/johnson-johnson/jobs/065cb629e14fa3fd684f/) Mumbai, India ### [Channel Manager](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/johnson-johnson/jobs/bb013b9003030eabbc39/) Mumbai, India ### [DS International Office Financial Analyst](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/johnson-johnson/jobs/9f768f65982b2f16c04b/) Mumbai, India ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [Medical Assistant - General Surgery Clinic](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/munson-healthcare/jobs/1231756d7879f841e02f/) Munson Healthcare ### [Medical Assistant - Orthopedic Surgery Clinic](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/munson-healthcare/jobs/ec2fd26bd425928aa764/) Munson Healthcare ### [Medical Affairs Manager CEEMEA (Advanced Surgery, Anesthesia)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/baxter-international/jobs/08437f0f380265fe2a55/) Baxter International · Istanbul ### [Medical Affairs Manager CEMEEA (Advanced Surgery, Anesthesia)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/baxter-international/jobs/88a3cddb82e3d0df1983/) Baxter International · Warsaw, Mazovia ### [Medical Affairs, Medical Advisor (Influenza)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/merck-co/jobs/6813175accc26369151c/) Merck & Co. · JPN - Tokyo - Chiyoda OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. 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