Medical Affairs & Education Manager, Surgical

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• 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
• Partner with Clinical Affairs on investigator-initiated studies and research-related requests
• Maintain awareness of evolving clinical evidence, competitive developments, and emerging scientific trends

Qualifications

• 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
• Able 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
• Experience 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 We Offer

• 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!
• Salary starting at $140K plus bonus