Executive Director, External Professional Education
Description
About Pacira
Pacira BioSciences, Inc. is a leading provider of non-opioid pain management and regenerative health solutions dedicated to improving outcomes for health care practitioners and their patients. Our in-depth knowledge of non-opioid pain management, coupled with our passion for advancing patient care, drives our commitment to providing solutions that address unmet medical needs and improve clinical results.
Why work with us?
Rarely do you have an opportunity to do work that really matters. What drives us is our mission. What makes us successful are our people. At Pacira, you are part of an inclusive culture that fosters collaboration, growth, and innovative thinking - a place where you can make an impact and help change the standard of care in non-opioid pain management. Be part of our movement, let’s pursue excellence together.
Summary:
The position reports to the SVP of Professional Education and collaborates closely with external stakeholders such as physicians, nurse practitioners, Physician’s assistants, and administration to educate on the Pacira portfolio. The position will work closely with Sales, Marketing, Market Access, and Medical Affairs to ensure all Pacira speakers, thought leaders and staff have adequate knowledge given their area of responsibility. This role will also work with Clinical Education to make sure our customers receive the necessary training to use the Pacira portfolio correctly by itself or with other drugs.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by an individual assigned to this job. Other duties may be assigned.
- Liaise with thought leaders to educate the broader physician community
- Own the relationship with identified thought leaders
- Build out and maintain an ongoing skill / capability platform for our speakers and to drive continued improvement in those teams.
- Ensure that all training activities are coordinated with and enhance Pacira’s marketing, sales, and medical affairs/medical science plans.
- Partner with production to expand Pacira’s relationship with thought leaders and local offices/physicians
- Partner with production to ensure efficient and effective use of Pacira properties
- Routinely evaluate the effectiveness of and update Pacira’s regional workshops.
- Maintain appropriate training records for all assigned Pacira external personnel.
- Build upon and manage Field Trainer program to ensure up to the minute knowledge and resources are constantly and consistently being disseminated to the field.
- Align customer solutions including regional workshops, ERAS programs, and in-services
- Collaborate with other functional leaders within commercial organization to create, maintain and drive a culture of collaboration and results orientation.
- Continuously measure and evaluate training effectiveness.
- Maintain fiscal responsibility and actively manage departmental budget
- Other projects as assigned.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
This person will have direct supervisory responsibility for the members of the professional education external team members.
Interaction:
The incumbent works closely with Marketing, Sales, Medical, Regulatory, and Compliance leadership as well as Human Resources, Finance, Regulatory, Public Relations and Clinical
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university (advanced degree preferred).
- Minimum 8 years pharmaceutical/biotech experience. 4 years in sales management or thought leader education preferred.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Excellent verbal and written English communication skills.
- Demonstrated effectiveness in small, nimble, innovative environments.
- Ability to connect with and inspire people.
- Excellent ability to deliver compelling / persuasive presentations to diverse groups of all sizes.
- Proven ability to design and deliver sales training programs that promote unwavering adherence to regulatory and compliance rules.
- Demonstrated ability to design and deliver highly technical, medical product/medical technique education.
- Proven ability to train trainers and successfully manage field training programs and teams.
- Demonstrated ability to be a team player, working across department and divisions in collaborative environment. Ability to work well independently.
- Proven ability to manage multiple projects, to set priorities and to meet deadlines.
- Demonstrated customer service approach,
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here 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.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk, move between spaces, reach with hands and arms and stoop. Public speaking is an integral part of this position. The employee is regularly required to stand for extended periods of time (up to several hours straight). The employee is regularly required to travel by automobile as well as by airplane and other forms of public transportation.
Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The work setting is a remote office environment. This position requires considerable on-site presence at a typical pharmaceutical corporate environment with offices and cubicles, as well as at meetings and conferences.
Benefits:
- Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision Coverage
- Flexible Spending Account & Health Savings Account with Company match
- Employee Assistance Program
- Mental Health Resources
- Disability Coverage
- Life insurance
- Critical Illness and Accident Insurance
- Legal and Identity Theft Protection
- Pet Insurance
- Fertility and Maternity Assistance
- 401(k) with company match
- Flexible Time Off (FTO) and 11 paid holidays
- Paid Parental Leave
EEO Statement:
Pacira is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants because of race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older), veteran status, disability or genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.
At Pacira we are committed to intentionally cultivating a culture of inclusion where all feel welcomed and valued for their background, perspectives, and experiences. We hold one another accountable to promote trust and transparency in support of our communities and collective purpose.
Agency Disclaimer:
Pacira Biosciences, Inc. (Hereafter, Pacira) does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies in response to the Pacira Careers page or a Pacira social media post. Pacira will not consider or agree to payment of any referral compensation or recruiter fee relating to unsolicited resumes. Pacira explicitly reserves the right to hire said candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Pacira.