Position overview:

The Professional Education Specialist is accountable to build and successfully execute medical education plans for an HCP audience in international markets. Educational activities will directly address HCP education with the overall goal to enhance HCP awareness, knowledge and confidence in safely and effectively initiating, onboarding and optimising patients on Automated Insulin Delivery Systems with a focus on Omnipod 5. The educational activities should, among others, also improve the understanding of the place and benefits of AID in the treatment pathway for diabetes, drive efficiency and successful outcomes in delivering clinical care and drive adoption of hybrid closed loop systems for people with diabetes as per local guidelines.

Responsibilities of the position include development of content of training and education programs, assessment of the performance of programs within the learning pathway, and direct involvement in the delivery and execution of certain trainings.

This individual is a strong independent worker and cross-functional collaborator with internal teams such as marketing, clinical training, in-country medical leads, and others to efficiently deliver and execute on the plans, with high quality standards and scientific excellence.

They will have and maintain an in-depth understanding of diabetes, the current and future treatment landscape along with ongoing clinical research with a focus on the diabetes device market.

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Key Accountabilities:

Develops and Implements HCP Education tactics aligned to commercial business priorities and corporate strategy.

Develops and Implements HCP Education tactics aligned to commercial business priorities and corporate strategy.

Works with Sales, clinical training, Marketing and Market Access teams to identify HCP education learning needs and priorities.

Designs and facilitates development of medical education programs to support healthcare professionals in their learning pathway from awareness to product adoption.

Develops, fosters, and maintains relationships with HCP’s and thought leaders in the field of Diabetes technology and education across the healthcare continuum.  

Assures and supports the logistics related to MedEd courses including registrations, course information and post-course evaluation data analysis and reporting.   

Measures, tracks and reports impact of MedEd programs.

Ensures that Medical Education activities are always conducted in a compliant manner by working closely with the local compliance officer at all times.

Develops and maintains a thorough and detailed working knowledge of the organization and its products, current scientific research, and publications.      

Performs other duties as required.

Key Decision Rights

Content of educational programs

HCP engagement plans in educational programs

Required Leadership/Interpersonal Skills & Behaviors

Excellent written and verbal communication skills English, second language an asset

A self-starter with strong teamwork and cross-functional collaboration skills

Demonstrated ability to integrate and work in a challenging, agile, cross-functional environment

Education and Experience

Minimum Requirements

Relevant professional experience in Medical Education within the pharmaceutical or medical device industry

Expertise in adult education theory, best practices, and delivery model.

Ability to develop innovative, impactful presentations and learning content.

Knowledge of the medical device industry, including relevant laws, regulations, and ethical standards which apply to interactions with HCPs, payers, and industry representatives

Preferably understanding of the diabetes disease state, diabetes clinical decision making, the current/future treatment landscape, guidelines recommendations, and ongoing clinical trials/research.

Bachelor’s degree, PharmD, PhD or MS in life science /or an equivalent combination of education or experience

Physical Requirements 

This role will involve some travel, 10% of time

NOTE: This position is eligible for 100% remote working arrangements (may work from home/virtually 100%; may also work hybrid on-site/virtual as desired).

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Pay Range: The expected salary for this position is $119,800.00 - $154,000.00 CAD annually.

Vacancy Status: This role is a newly created position.