As the Senior Director of Professional Education, EMEA, you will lead the execution of Olympus’ Professional Education strategy across EMEA, driving impactful learning experiences that empower healthcare professionals through world-class procedural training and education on the safe and effective use of Olympus technologies and solutions.
As a key member of the extended global Medical & Scientific Affairs leadership team, you will collaborate closely with senior stakeholders across Medical & Clinical Affairs, Marketing, Medical Affairs, GIS and SIS Business Units, regional commercial organizations, and external healthcare experts to define the future of professional education within Olympus.
Deine Aufgaben
- Lead and execute the EMEA Professional Education strategy in alignment with global Medical Strategy and regional business priorities across GIS and SIS divisions
- Drive the design and delivery of innovative, clinically relevant educational programs that enhance procedural excellence and support the safe and effective use of Olympus products and services
- Provide progressive leadership to the EMEA Professional Education organization, fostering a high-performing, collaborative, and patient-focused culture
- Partner cross-functionally with Medical & Clinical Affairs, Marketing, Medical Affairs, regional leadership teams, and external stakeholders to ensure educational activities align with strategic business and clinical objectives
- Build and strengthen relationships with healthcare professionals, key opinion leaders, medical societies, advocacy groups, and healthcare organizations to better understand evolving educational and clinical needs
- Lead regional implementation of globally directed mid and long-term Professional Education strategies, ensuring consistency, scalability, and impact across EMEA markets
- Assess the competitive and clinical landscape to identify future opportunities for procedural training, innovation, and differentiated educational offerings
- Establish robust performance metrics and quality standards to evaluate educational effectiveness, learner engagement, and overall program impact
- Drive a culture of continuous improvement through data-driven insights, stakeholder feedback, and evolving industry best practices
- Champion innovation in medical education, leveraging emerging technologies, modern learning methodologies, and evolving training delivery models to enhance learner experience and engagement
- Oversee regional Professional Education planning and budget management, ensuring alignment with annual strategic priorities and investment objectives.
- Ensure all Professional Education activities are executed in compliance with healthcare regulations, internal policies, and applicable industry standards
- Maintain strong oversight of HCP/HCO engagement processes, including fair market value (FMV) governance and compliant utilization practices
Deine Qualifikationen
- Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences or a related field required; advanced degree (MBA, MA/MS) preferred
- Significant experience within the medical device and/or pharmaceutical industry, including leadership exposure within Medical Affairs, Clinical Operations, Field Medical, Professional Education, or related functions
- Proven success developing and implementing regional or global professional education strategies and training initiatives
- Experience supporting healthcare engagement, medical society partnerships, and educational activities linked to product launches and clinical adoption
- Strong understanding of clinical research, scientific publications, healthcare trends, and data-driven decision making
- Demonstrated experience leading teams, managing budgets, and influencing senior stakeholders within complex matrix organizations
- Outstanding communication, facilitation, and relationship-building skills across scientific, commercial, and executive audiences
- A collaborative and globally minded leadership style, with experience working across cultures, geographies, and cross-functional environments
Your competencies
- Decision quality: making good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward
- Strategic mindset: seeing ahead to future possibilities and translating them into breakthrough strategies
- Action oriented: taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm
- Ensures accountability: holding self and others accountable to meet commitments
- Demonstrates self-awareness: using a combination of feedback and reflection to gain productive insight into personal strengths and weaknesses
- Situational adaptability: adapting approach and demeanour in real time to match the shifting demands of different situations
- Develops talent: developing people to meet both their career goals and the organization’s goals.
- Drives engagement: creating a climate where people are motivated to do their best to help the organization achieve its objectives
Deine Vorteile
-Flexible working hours, remote work possible (up to 60%)
-30 days of holidays per year
-Modern office and an inspiring working environment
-Employee restaurant with live cooking and healthy food (subsidized)
-Public transport ticket (100 % subsidized) or free parking space
-Company sport groups and an inhouse company gym
-Employee Assistance Program to support your health, mental and emotional well-being
-A comprehensive company pension scheme
-Company medical officer and vaccination offers
-Childcare through our ‘Buttje&Deern’ partner
-Bike leasing