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Medical Affairs & Education Manager – SurgicalLocation: McHenry, IL | Travel: up to 40% (U.S. and Canada)Salary: Starting at $140,000 plus bonus.

Join Medela and help shape the future of surgical care education and scientific engagement across the U.S. and Canada. We are seeking a highly relationship‑driven Medical Affairs & Education Manager to serve as a key bridge between healthcare professionals, Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs), Clinical Affairs, and internal cross‑functional teams within our Surgical Care business.

What You’ll Do

• Build and maintain strategic relationships with thoracic and cardiac surgery KOLs across the U.S. and Canada.
• Engage surgeons and healthcare professionals as speakers, advisors, and scientific collaborators.
• Serve as a liaison between Clinical Affairs and external experts to facilitate scientific exchange and insight gathering.
• Develop long‑term partnerships with professional societies and healthcare stakeholders.
• Support awareness initiatives focused on improving patient outcomes through chest drainage management.
• Deliver evidence‑based medical and scientific education through presentations, webinars, roundtables, interviews, and scientific events.
• Organize and lead scientific symposia and educational programs, including participation in major congresses such as AATS and STS.
• Prepare scientific moderation materials, event agendas, and educational strategies aligned with organizational goals.
• Summarize and communicate key scientific insights and congress learnings to internal stakeholders.
• Collaborate closely with Marketing, Communications, and Global Medical Affairs teams while maintaining strict compliance boundaries between Medical Affairs and Sales.
• Respond to scientific inquiries with accurate, compliant, and timely medical information.
• Support quality improvement initiatives and help define clinical and scientific endpoints.
• Assist with scientific literature reviews, publications, and medical writing activities.
• Partner with Clinical Affairs on investigator‑initiated studies and research‑related requests.
• Maintain awareness of evolving clinical evidence, competitive developments, and emerging scientific trends.

What We’re Looking For

• Advanced degree in life sciences, nursing, medicine, or related healthcare field (preferred).
• BCMAS and/or MSL‑BC certification is highly advantageous.
• Strong understanding of scientific and clinical terminology within hospital or surgical environments.
• Excellent presentation, communication, and relationship management skills.
• Ability to engage senior surgeons and healthcare professionals with credibility and professionalism.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite including PowerPoint, Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Fluent English required; French language skills highly desired.
• 2–5 years of experience in Medical Affairs, Clinical Affairs, healthcare education, or MedTech industry roles.
• Experience working with KOLs, scientific events, and educational programs.
• Background in thoracic, cardiac, critical care, or hospital‑based environments is highly desirable.
• Experience moderating scientific roundtables, symposiums, or educational events.
• Familiarity with scientific literature research, publications, and evidence‑based communication.
• Experience working within global or cross‑functional organizations preferred.

What Makes Someone Successful in This Role

• Resilient and persistent in building relationships with highly specialized surgeons.
• Comfortable traveling extensively during the first year to establish and strengthen partnerships.
• Comfortably collaborative and able to work across Medical Affairs, Clinical Affairs, Marketing, and Communications teams.
• Able to distinguish between scientific exchange, quality improvement initiatives, and clinical research activities.
• Passionate about improving patient outcomes through education and evidence‑based engagement.

Additional Details

• Travel up to 40%, including occasional international travel.
• Coverage includes the United States and Canada, including Quebec and Ontario.
• French language highly desired.
• Must comply with all credentialing and hospital/vendor access requirements.

As an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, sex, protected veteran status, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, HIV/AIDS status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity (transgender status), weight, height or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law or ordinance.