Prof Education Director

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We are looking for a Prof Education director who will manage team and activities in professional education to ensure the organization of first-in-class educational programs leading to optimal patient outcomes.

Key Responsibilities:
Establish Edwards SURGICAL as a preferred educational partner to HCPs, societies and education bodies.

Manage and oversee the work of Professional Education team in various domains including:

Insight mining and educational advisory board management to ensure adequate understanding of customer training needs across the region.

Annual Prof. Ed. strategic and tactical plan development (HCP/customer training) up to organizational needs, risk management plan and budget requirements.

Presentation to upper management and peers

Tactical plan flawless execution with systematic feedback loop and careful monitoring of resources

All the above activities are performed in coordination with the rest of the Medical affairs team and with strong alignment to surgical strategy and positioning as determined by marketing

Responsible for the organization, coordination, promotion, speakers briefing & VAULT approval, plus tracking of Professional Education activities at regional and country levels. Ensure team is building efficient analytical method and tools to measure impact of programs on surgical practices and lead the implementation of solutions whereas needed.

Define high level KOL strategy for Edwards surgical Europe in close collaboration with other key stakeholders from MAPE, Public Affairs, Sales and Marketing. Ensure the Prof Ed team is at the forefront of KOL identification and management and this in an approach that is fulfilling company vision for equity and diversity Lead the digital educational transformation by implementing roadmap and developing top-notch educational digital platform & app to successfully educate a broader audience of HCPs.

Ensure the team developed and use the required range of digital tracking tools. Stick to all compliance process when it comes to digital channels and in particular GDPR Successfully endorse and develop the indirect sponsorship process in line with internal compliance guidance and EUCOMED recommendations.

Ensure regular reporting to management and communication towards PCOs and HCOs as per needs Develop a robust talent development plan in alignment with functional growth strategies of the department.

Be an active and leading member of MAPE European core team and global extended team, and work in close collaboration with other relevant stakeholders to promote and disseminate MAPE and Prof. Ed. role and activities. In particular, as other MAPE team members, the director of Prof. Ed. should be seen as a role model when it comes to non commercial interactions between HCPs and the company Participate in meetings, seminars, congresses and training sessions to acquire the latest clinical information useful to customers and team members and integrates new information into professional education strategy and tactics.

Education and Experience:
Advanced scientific degree (Masters or PhD) preferred completed by an MBA or another degree in management

Good understanding of the cardiovascular domain and established ability to interact with all kind of HCPs up to international KOLs

Proven successful project management skills

Demonstrated track record in people management

Demonstrated ability to manage cross-function international team and provide coaching and feedback, including responsibility for all employee actions including hire/fire authority and partnering with HR on all aspects of employee relation

Additional skills

Excellent communication skills and interpersonal relationship skills including negotiating and relationship management skills with ability to drive achievement of objectives

Ability to navigate across complex matrix across multiple areas, regions, functions and other business franchises.

Knowledge and understanding of Edwards policies, procedures, and international and domestic medical device regulatory guidelines relevant to technology within professional education

Ability to manage confidential information with discretion

Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment

Capacity to communicate concisely and precisely to upper management

Excellent problem-solving, organizational, analytical and critical thinking skills including high discretion/judgment in decision making

Expert understanding of related aspects of training theory

Demonstrated ability to develop KOL relationships to drive alignment of objectives

Ability to develop and integrate metrics into the projects and operations that clearly demonstrate the value of training to the business

Strict attention to detail

Ability to interact professionally with all organizational levels and proactively escalate issues to appropriate levels of management in the organization

Ability to work and excel within a fast paced, dynamic, and constantly changing work environment

Frequently interacts with internal and external management and senior-level stakeholders concerning projects, operational decisions, scheduling requirements, and/or contractual clarifications

Lead briefings and technical meetings for internal and external representatives

Require the ability to change the thinking of, or gain acceptance from others in sensitive situations, without damage to the relationship

Develop peer, cross functional and cross business relationships to maximize best practice sharing and team effectiveness.

Provide leadership and direction to cross-functional teams to successfully implement global enterprise systems and related solutions

Develop relationships and leverage them to influence change

Support and solicit input from team members at all levels

Adhere to all company rules and requirements (e.g., pandemic protocols, Environmental Health & Safety rules) and take adequate control measures in preventing injuries to themselves and others as well as to the protection of environment and prevention of pollution under their span of influence/control

About Edwards Lifesciences

Edwards Lifesciences is the global leader in patient-focused medical innovations for structural heart disease, as well as critical care and surgical monitoring. Driven by a passion to help patients, the company collaborates with the world’s leading clinicians and researchers to address unmet healthcare needs, working to improve patient outcomes and enhance lives. Headquartered in Irvine, California, Edwards Lifesciences has extensive operations in North America, Europe, Japan, Latin America and Asia and currently employs over 18,500 individuals worldwide.

For us, helping patients is not a slogan - it’s our life’s work. From developing devices that replace or repair a diseased heart valve to creating new technologies that monitor vital signs in the critical care setting, we focus on helping patients regain and improve the quality of their life.

COVID Vaccination Requirement

Edwards is committed to complying with the requirements and guidance from our government authorities and to protecting our vulnerable patients and the healthcare providers who are treating them around the world. As such, all Healthcare Interacting positions require COVID-19 vaccination, which includes anyone who directly interfaces with patients and those who interact with healthcare providers as part of their role. If hired, as a condition of employment, you will be required to submit proof that you have been fully vaccinated for COVID-19, unless you request and are granted a medical or religious accommodation for exemption from the vaccination requirement. This vaccination requirement does not apply in countries where it is prohibited by law to impose vaccination. In countries where vaccines are less available, or other requirements exist, we may institute alternate measures that optimize patient safety and healthcare provider safety, which may include regular COVID testing or specific masking requirements.

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