Job Description

Job Summary: The Associate Director, Medical Education is responsible for the direction and implementation of medical education programs and resources for the Americas, covering the Acute, Post-Acute, Surgical and Sports Medicine and Advanced Wound Dressing franchises.

Principle Responsibilities: (essential job duties and responsibilities)

• Implement medical education plan for the Americas

• Demonstrate knowledge of pre-clinical, clinical and economic data, techniques, and educational needs in post-acute and acute care settings
• Maintain current understanding of general trends in medicine and peer-to-peer education
• Continually advance program formats and content to best meet educational needs and provide t-in-classarning opportunities
• Help generate cross-functional alignment on projects
• Management and development of shared resources

• Oversee speakers bureau, annual speaker needs assessment and onboarding , training and development of speakers
• Hands-on development of key resources and reports, including core slide decks, templates, and speaker training materials
• Oversee support functions for local, regional and national events
• Develop and refine processes to ensure excellence in execution and maximize efficiency and consistency

• Drive process and system improvement initiatives and gain cross-functional support
• Build and maintain productive long-term relationships with key opinion leaders and faculty
• Establish relationships with internal business partners and exert influence in a matrix organization.
• Support OUS medical education activities as needed and collaborate with global partners
• Collaborate with Health Care Compliance (HCC), Regualtory and Legal on policy development and communication strategies. Ensure all medical education events adhere to guidelines.
• Lead, develop and coach medical education group, with a focus on teamwork, collaboration, and consistency
• Manage department budget and proactively partner with Finance

Skills and Experiences:

• Proven ability to lead a cohesive team, coach and develop talent.
• Strong project management skills, a bias towards action, and a focus on continuous improvement.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Congenial, diplomatic, patient, and able to interact well with internal and external customers.
• Keen knowledge of peer-to-peer educational strategies and experience translating complex scientific and clinical data into clear messages.
• Demonstrated analytical skills and the ability to establish and communicate meaningful conclusions and recommendations.
• Familiarity with Advamed guidelines and Sunshine Act reporting requirements. Proficient in Microsoft Office.

Competencies/Values:

• Customer First
• Integrity
• Will to Win
• One Acelity

Minimum Qualifications:

• At least 7 years experience in Medical Education, with significant in house (non-agency) experience
• At least 3 years leading a team
• Prior experience managing budgets

Preferred Qualifications:

• At least 10 years experience in Medical Education, with significant in house (non-agency) experience
• At least 5 years experience leading a team
• Experience working in a matrix organization
• Prior experience managing budgets

Education:

• Minimum Bacheloregree, preferably in a scientific or business field

The information listed above is not a comprehensive list of all duties/responsibilities performed. This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice. Any physical and mental requirements described in this job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability: Acelity L.P. Inc. and its subsidiaries are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer and give consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or genetic information or any other legally protected characteristic. If you'd like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please click here: http://www1.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/eeoc_self_print_poster.pdf VEVRAA Federal Contractor