Medical Affairs & Education Manager – Surgical

Medela

Medical Affairs & Education Manager driving relationships with KOLs for surgical care education. Focused on enhancing patient outcomes with scientific engagement across the U.S.

Posted 5/28/2026full-timeMcHenry • Illinois, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $140,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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

Requirements

What you’ll need

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

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive benefits plan
401K with match
Money Purchase Plan
16-week Paid Parental Leave
Generous PTO package, including 14 paid holidays
A great place to work!

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Hard Skills & Tools

scientific literature reviewsmedical writingevidence-based communicationclinical and scientific endpointspresentation skillsrelationship managementeducational program developmentscientific moderationdata analysishealthcare education

Soft Skills

communication skillsorganizational skillscredibilityprofessionalismrelationship buildingcollaborationtime managementadaptabilityleadershipproblem-solving

Certifications

BCMASMSL-BC