Clinical Education Specialist- Orthopedics

Johnson & Johnson•Palm Beach, FL

3d•Remote

About The Position

The Clinical Education Specialist supports Professional Education under North America Global Education Solutions by strategically designing, preparing, and delivering hands-on training experiences. The role supports R&D, Marketing, Education Grants, and Meetings and Conventions, and teaches external healthcare professional customers the safe and effective use of Johnson & Johnson products in laboratory settings. The specialist serves as a subject matter expert in anatomy, medical terminology, clinical procedures, disease states, and Johnson & Johnson technologies. Working with Sales, Professional Education, R&D, and Marketing leaders, the specialist develops customized educational experiences that meet stakeholder goals and customer needs. The role requires effective management of priorities and timelines in a fast-paced environment and adherence to legal, regulatory, and healthcare compliance requirements, including Advamed, Pharma, ACCME, AATB, and applicable global requirements. The specialist also formally assesses field-based sites to ensure programs comply with Johnson & Johnson guidelines. This position supports the DePuy Synthes operating business; prior experience in Sports Medicine or Joint Reconstruction medical devices is preferred. The position is based in the United States, with remote work locations listed alongside Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. Overnight travel may be required up to 70%, including routine air travel. The role includes deskwork and work in laboratory settings, and requires access to provide a home office.

Requirements

At least 6 years of experience in a business environment, preferably in the orthopedics healthcare industry or a clinical setting.
Extensive knowledge of the safe and effective use of Johnson & Johnson products.
Comprehensive understanding of surgical procedures across multiple specialties, related disease states, and appropriate product application.
Ability to teach and communicate clinical knowledge effectively to different audiences.
Strong communication, presentation, and public-speaking skills.
Ability to train, mentor, and coach associates.
Strong collaboration and teamwork skills.
Organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage priorities, timelines, and complex schedules.
Ability to work effectively with internal and external customers at all levels.
Ability to utilize and learn new technology and applications.
Ability to work in a laboratory setting, stand in one place for up to 4 hours, and work up to 8 hours without sitting.
Ability to occasionally carry, pull, or push up to 45 pounds.
Ability to provide access to a home office.
Ability to travel overnight up to 70%, including routine air travel.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in Sports Medicine or Joint Reconstruction medical devices.
Operating room or healthcare professional-facing experience.
Education or training experience.
Orthopedics product, clinical, and disease-state knowledge.
Experience with complex scheduling and execution of projects or events.
Experience working with cadaveric tissue.
Project leadership experience.

Responsibilities

Design, prepare, and execute hands-on training experiences for Professional Education.
Teach external healthcare professional customers the safe and effective use of Johnson & Johnson products in laboratory settings.
Serve as a subject matter expert in anatomy, medical terminology, clinical procedures, disease states, and Johnson & Johnson technologies.
Collaborate with Sales, Professional Education, R&D, and Marketing leaders to develop customized educational experiences.
Ensure compliance with legal, regulatory, healthcare compliance, safety, and operating-room training requirements.
Conduct formal on-site assessments of field-based sites to ensure compliance with Johnson & Johnson guidelines.
Complete required training and periodic retraining, including designated primary sales training and Clinical Education training evaluations.
Teach, mentor, and coach new associates in anatomy, medical language, surgical procedures, and appropriate product application.
Deliver product in-services and presentations using animate, inanimate, cadaveric, and other simulated models.
Advise the business on appropriate models for learning objectives, hands-on education development and execution, and other clinical needs.
Build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders, facilities, and third-party vendors.
Translate business requirements and customer insights into Clinical Education strategy, plans, and educational offerings.
Apply market, competitor, healthcare compliance, legal, and regulatory knowledge to shape Clinical Education offerings.
Lead Clinical Education projects from customer insights and strategic planning through implementation; develop plans with objectives, milestones, resources, and deliverables.
Follow company and workplace safety policies and promote safety to associates entering the work area.

Benefits

Participation in the consolidated retirement plan (pension) and savings plan (401(k)), subject to plan terms.
Eligibility to participate in the long-term incentive program.
Vacation: 120 hours per calendar year, subject to policy and date of hire.
Sick time: 40 hours per calendar year, with stated variations for employees residing in Colorado or Washington.
Holiday pay, including floating holidays: 13 days per calendar year.
Work, Personal and Family Time: up to 40 hours per calendar year.
Parental leave: 480 hours within one year of the birth, adoption, or foster care of a child.
Bereavement leave: 240 hours for an immediate family member and 40 hours for an extended family member per calendar year.
Caregiver leave: 80 hours in a 52-week rolling period.
Volunteer leave: 32 hours per calendar year.
Military spouse time off: 80 hours per calendar year.