Associate Director, Medical Education
Description
Shockwave Medical, Inc. is a pioneer in the development and commercialization of Intravascular Lithotripsy (IVL) to treat complex calcified cardiovascular disease. Shockwave Medical aims to establish a new standard of care for medical device treatment of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease through its differentiated and proprietary local delivery of sonic pressure waves for the treatment of calcified plaque.
Description
- Develop, plan, and execute Shockwave Medical-managed HCP programs, including identifying educational needs, and development of programs and formats that meet customer and business needs. This role owns the professional education strategy for a key therapeutic area(s) and will manage a budget and supporting resources involved in executing the strategy.
- Develop and maintain key relationships with Healthcare Professionals in the area of therapeutic focus.
- Responsible for execution of events, contracting of new speakers, maintenance of compliance standards, preparation of speaker materials, documentation and tracking.
- Develop educational objectives and curricula / agenda for programs, including both CME and Non-CME accredited content.
- Identify and contract of new training sites and physician speakers.
- May oversee execution of symposia, virtual or at-conference, including agenda design, content development, and physician speaker coaching.
- Will facilitate preparation of presentation materials and physician speaker coaching for podium presentations.
- Contribute to the operations and continued improvement of speaker’s bureau process and portal, as well as the development and maintenance of speaker slide decks and appropriate compliance / approvals.
- Partner with meeting planners to coordinate seamless execution of logistical details.
- Act as an advisor and consult with the field organization to uncover HCP learning needs and develop educational solutions to meet those needs.
- Partner with medical societies and fellowship programs.
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of therapies, scientific literature, and products within areas of focus.
- Develop and maintain annual budgets.
- Contribute to annual Needs Assessment Process and maintain compliance and reporting standards in line with Shockwave Medical HCP education procedures and guidelines.
- A Bachelor’s Degree in a related field of study. Advanced degree preferred.
- 12+ years of experience in education, training, sales or marketing, or 10+ years with an advanced degree, or equivalent work experience.
- Prior experience in the cardiovascular space is highly preferred.
- Highly organized and strong project management skills with attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple priorities.
- Excellent critical thinking skills.
- Excellent influencing and negotiation skills.
- Operate in a cross-functional team and independently, with adaptability to changing requirements.
- Demonstrated willingness to make decisions and to take responsibility for such.
- Effective written, verbal and presentation skills with all levels of management and organization.
- Demonstrated proficiency in PowerPoint.
- Previous experience in CVENT and/or Sales Force is a plus.
- Ability to travel up to 40%.
- There may be continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8-hour day).
- Employee may be required to lift objects up to 25lbs or more.
- Employees will be required to work in an air-conditioned office space and possibly perform some tasks in our non-temperature-controlled warehouse space.
Market Range:
San Francisco Bay Area (SFBA) Market Range: $172,000 - $215,000
All Other US Locations (Outside of SFBA): $146,000 - $183,000
Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location.
Benefits
Shockwave Medical offers a competitive total compensation package as well as the following benefits and perks:
Core Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Pre-tax and Roth 401k options with a fully vested match, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, and Life Insurance, Employer contribution toward Health Savings Account (HSA), Competitive PTO balance
Perks: Calm App, Pet Insurance, Student Loan Refinancing, Spot Bonus awards
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