Sr Director, Global Professional Education
On-siteConcord, North Carolina, United States
Job Summary
Lead and develop a global team of education leaders to define the vision, strategy, and operating model for Peripheral Intervention educational programs across Americas, EMEA, and APAC. Own the global professional education strategy, including long-term investment allocation, KOL engagement, and the translation of business goals into scalable frameworks. Drive innovation in delivery models such as digital and simulation-based approaches while establishing governance, KPIs, and standardized systems to assess effectiveness and business impact. Manage online and in-person courses, oversee global budget governance, and ensure all initiatives adhere to regulatory requirements and industry standards. Collaborate with Clinical, Medical, Commercial, and R&D teams to align training with product lifecycle management and stakeholder priorities.
Required Qualifications
- Previous track record of working in Education for medical devices
- A minimum of 10+ years of progressive leadership/management experience in Medical Professional Affairs
- Experience in leading professional strategy and key tactics for new product launch readiness (market seeding, KOL and advocate engagement, podium opportunities, and key educational initiatives)
- Experience in leading the delivery of a global/regional educational training strategy for HCPs, internal proctors, non-physician proctors and internal clinical staff
- Experience implementing education plans, strategies, global practices, policies, and processes for medical education programs (e.g., field clinical, physician proctor, non-physician proctor training, fellows' programs)
- Able to continuously evaluate the internal/external environment to deliver novel medical education and training approaches, practices, and processes to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of education and training
- Demonstrated leadership in incorporating innovative approaches to strategy and education of professional education materials
- Experience in partnering with multiple internal & external stakeholders to deliver against the business strategy
- Demonstrated leadership capabilities focused on hiring, developing, and retaining a world-class team as well as success driving results
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively at all levels of the organization
- In-depth understanding of clinical procedures, especially those related to peripheral intervention devices
- Familiarity with the latest advancements in medical devices and their applications
- Experience in developing and implementing effective training programs for medical professionals
- Knowledge of healthcare regulations and standards to ensure all training programs meet legal requirements
- Ability to lead and inspire a team, fostering a collaborative and innovative environment
- Strong verbal and written communication skills to effectively convey complex information
- Effective problem-solving and decision-making abilities to address challenges and optimize training outcomes
- Ability to build and maintain relationships with various stakeholders, including physicians, commercial partners, and regulatory bodies
- Proficiency in managing multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timely and successful completion
- Capacity to adapt to changing environments and incorporate new technologies and methodologies into training programs
- Commitment to ongoing professional development and staying updated with industry trends and best practices
- Master's degree in business administration, health policy, health economics, life sciences or healthcare
- 15+ years of Biotechnology/pharmaceutical/device industry experience in professional affairs and medical education or other related function
Desired Qualifications
- MBA, PhD, MD or PharmD preferred
- Extensive relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a master's degree
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