Senior Professional Education Manager - Remote

Integra LifeSciences is a global medical technology leader in neurosurgery and regenerative medicine driven by our purpose of restoring patients’ lives. The company offers a broad portfolio of products and innovative solutions for dural access and repair, cerebral spinal fluid management and neuro-critical care. Its regenerative tissue technologies include products that address soft tissue, peripheral nerve and tendon repairs and for the treatment of acute and chronic wounds, burns, as well as for plastic and reconstructive surgery.

Founded in 1989 by Richard E. Caruso, the company is headquartered in Princeton, New Jersey. Today, Integra LifeSciences has grown immensely, with more than 4200 employees worldwide as well as offices, manufacturing and research facilities in Asia, Australia, Europe, Middle East, and the Americas.

Changing lives. Building Careers.

Joining us is a chance to do important work that creates change and shapes the future of healthcare. Thinking differently is what we do best. To us, change equals opportunity. Every day, our colleagues are challenging what’s possible and making headway to innovate new treatment pathways to advance patient outcomes and set new standards of care.

The Sr. Professional Education Manager is responsible for the planning and execution of in-person and virtual educational and surgical skills training programs for US-based healthcare customers. Under the guidance of the Director of Professional Education this will include planning, execution and budget responsibility for all national cadaver labs, visiting surgeon programs (VSPs) and symposia at national conferences. This role also includes responsibility for assisting in compiling the Annual Operating Plan (AOP). This role involves extensive cross-collaboration with internal and external stakeholders to include Marketing, Legal, Compliance, Field Sales Leadership, Clinical Specialists, Medical Affairs, and HCP Faculty.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Works in conjunction with Sr. Director, Professional Education, Field Sales Management, and Marketing to plan and execute national programs ensuring the delivery of high-impact events.
• Nominates and engages HCP Faculty best suited to support the delivery of national Professional Education programs; assists Manager, Professional Education with identifying and coordinating HCP Faculty for local and regional programs.
• Develops agenda and educational content for symposia at national conferences by leading planning meetings between HCP Faculty, Marketing and Medical Affairs; reviews and routes content through Legal and Compliance channels.
• Maintains national program budget; ensures budget compliance and optimizes spend to align with forecast. Assists with compiling AOP including opex, capex, license fees, and T&E.
• Attends monthly cross functional report-out and recommends placement of HCP Faculty for cross functional use (e.g. SL&D, R&D, Marketing); tracks, audits and reports on HCP Faculty use.
• Implements continuous feedback loop from Field Sales Leadership and Clinical Specialists to identify prospective HCP Faculty in an effort to bolster speaker bench and elevate national program offerings.
• Builds and maintains long-term, productive relationships with national HCP Faculty based on overarching KOL interaction strategy established by the Director, Professional Education.
• Plans and executes all VSP events at Princeton-HQ; develops tailored experience for select ILS customers to include facility tour, cross-functional team intros, and cadaveric hands-on exercise.
• Works in conjunction with Director, Professional Education to strengthen relationships with key professional societies and educational foundations to elevate ILS.
• Ensures all customer Professional Education programs follow Integra and government compliance regulations.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Under direct supervision of Director, Professional Education.

DESIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent with 8+ years of experience in medical education/marketing leading a team or projects or equivalent education and years of management experience
• Master’s degree with 5+ years of experience leading a team or equivalent education and years of management experience
• Well versed in KOL relationship management
• Excellent presentation and interpersonal communications skills
• Strong leadership capabilities and project management skills
• Ability to successfully interface with senior level colleagues
• A demonstrated ability to translate strategy into action to achieve results
• Anticipates needs and emerging issues and proposes solutions based upon gathered insights
• Thrives working in a fast-paced, innovative environment while remaining flexible, proactive, resourceful, and efficient

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical requirements listed in this section include, but are not limited, to the motor/physical abilities and skills require of this position to successfully undertake the essential duties and responsibilities of this position. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), reasonable accommodations may be made to empower individuals with disabilities to undertake the essential duties and responsibilities of the position.

Must be able and willing to travel 15% – 50% of work time (based on need). While undertaking the essential duties and responsibilities of the position, the employee must repeatedly sit, listen, speak, and walk through airports etc. The employee is required to go to all areas of the company and external study sites. The employee may be required to periodically lift and/or move up to 45lbs (luggage).

ADVERSE WORKING CONDITIONS

The adverse working conditions listed in this section include, but are not limited to, those environmental conditions to which the employee may be exposed while undertaking the essential duties and responsibilities of this position, which is that of a general plant environment.

Adverse exposure may result from the handling of hazardous and bio hazardous materials that include, but are not limited to, flammable and corrosive liquids, compressed gases, sharps, and medical wastes.

Work environment involves exposure to potentially dangerous materials that require following important safety precautions. Frequently required to use personal protective equipment to prevent exposure to biohazardous materials.

SELECTION GUIDELINES

Formal application, rating of education and experience; oral interview and reference check; job related tests may be required.

DISCLAIMER

The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.

The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

Integra LifeSciences is an equal opportunity employer, and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees regardless of race, marital status, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, or protected veteran status.

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Unsolicited Agency Submission

Integra LifeSciences does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. All CVs/resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at our company without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of our company. No fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired by our company as a result of an agency referral where no pre-existing agreement is in place. A formal written agreement is required before engaging any agency, and it must be executed and authorized by the Vice President, Talent Acquisition. Where agency agreements are in place, introductions (the initial sharing of a candidate’s name, resume, or background) are position-specific and may only occur within the scope of that approved agreement. Please, no phone calls or emails.