The Senior Director, Professional Education, Americas is responsible for managing the execution of Regional Professional Education strategy and HLN plans, developing and implementing professional education HLN plans, leading the regional alignment and implementation of a globally directed professional education mid-term strategy, and identifying and cultivating relationships with healthcare experts, thought leaders, patient advocacy and support groups, and other healthcare organizations and associations.
Requirements
- BA/BS degree in life sciences or related field
- Minimum of 8-10 years device / pharmaceutical industry experience with preferably 5+ years in Medical Affairs, Field Medical, Medical Science Liaison, Clinical Operations roles within device / pharmaceutical companies (preferably in multiple phases and multiple roles)
- Previous experience working in a device company along with knowledge in Olympus therapeutic areas of interest
- Previous experience developing and implementing global/regional professional education and training plans, developing strategic goals & objectives to drive learning excellence for internal and external stakeholders in the corresponding therapeutic area and products
- Previous experience in leading healthcare engagement and society engagement for new product launch readiness (market seeding, healthcare expert, advocacy engagement, speaker opportunities, and key educational initiatives)
- Direct people management experience and managing teams
- Budget and forecasting experience
- Ability to think strategically, critically analyse and synthesize complicated data, scientific, and business information
- Strong consulting, facilitation, and communication skills bridging between scientific and business unit priorities, to manage effective international and cross-divisional collaboration
- Impeccable attention to detail and ability to complete writing assignments in a timely manner with minimal oversight
- Experience of influencing and negotiating at management level to achieve delivery
- Successful track record of managing and balancing multiple projects with overlapping timelines in a fast-paced and deadline-driven environment
- Track record of successful partnership & collaboration with key stakeholders and business partners
- Strong interpersonal skills, outstanding verbal and written communication skills are essential
- Experience working in a global cross-functional team (functional/matrix) environment and experience working with groups with varied cultural backgrounds and learning styles is required
Benefits
- Competitive salaries
- Annual bonus
- 401(k) with company match
- Comprehensive medical, dental, vision coverage
- 24/7 Employee Assistance Program
- Free live and on-demand Wellbeing Programs
- Generous Paid Vacation and Sick Time
- Paid Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance
- 12 Paid Holidays
- On-Site Child Daycare, Café, Fitness Center
