Director, Medical Education

MicroPort Orthopedics, Inc.
life insurance, paid holidays, 401(k), remote work
United States, Tennessee, Arlington
5677 Airline Road (Show on map)
Jan 13, 2025
Description Ready to join our team? Apply today! Make sure to check your email for follow-ups. At MicroPort, we relentlessly strive to master every detail of our medical solutions with the purpose of prolonging and reshaping the lives of patients everywhere. We welcome motivated and talented people who want to join our dynamic and inclusive company, working together to deliver meaningful medical breakthroughs. In order to accomplish this, we hold true to our core values of Quality, Integrity, Accountability, Efficiency, Innovation, Aspiration, Dedication & Collaboration. Come and join Team MicroPort! Why You'll Love MicroPort You will find our team atmosphere challenging and rewarding. In addition to working with a world-class team, receiving a competitive base salary and bonus opportunities, our U.S. employees also enjoy the following benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Maternity Leave, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Bereavement, 401(k) (up to 4% match with vesting from day 1), PTO, Paid Holidays (10 each year), Employee Assistance Program, Education Assistance...and more! At MicroPort, we care about our employees and encourage them to make healthy lifestyle choices and embrace wellness opportunities to maintain their very best health and wellbeing. *Remote work will be considered for candidates not located in the Memphis area.* Overall Summary As Director, Medical Education, you will provide oversight for the development, direction and coordination of all North American medical education activities at MicroPort Orthopedics. Collaborate with other departments to seek new initiatives and goal setting for annual medical education program to achieve best practices. Your duties will include: Establish MPO objectives along with marketing and sales for annual regional medical education calendar along with sponsorships and exhibits program. The Director actively provides leadership in all phases of the development of medical education programs. Direct and facilitate agenda creation, brochure development, faculty invitations and engagements, communication to sales and internal employees for all med ed events and coordination of all meetings/labs processes both on and off site along with identifying program changes or improvements, and measuring the impact of those program changes or improvements Oversee the regional medical education budget and monitors all spend for employees, surgeons trained and meeting/lab expenses monthly. Oversee the daily operations of MPO industry exhibits and sponsorships program for both the US, Canada. Direct the design, construction and purchase of booth properties for industry events The Director coordinates selection and recruitment of faculty to meet specific educational needs Coordinate all details of MPO National Sales Meeting including but not limited to site selection, contract negotiation, travel/ground, hotel, F&B, event space, packing meeting materials, production, shipping, website registration Train, coach and develop direct reports both personally and professionally. Ensure adherence to the Medical Education Policy in particular and all compliance rules and regulations set forth in the MPO Corporate Integrity Agreement. Develop and maintain product line technical expertise and contacts with key surgeons and customers by supporting first time surgeries; hosting Surgical Observation Visits, (SOV), local and regional hip and knee labs, attending medical/scientific meetings, presentations, and seminars while gathering competitive information. Act as a regional technical resource for field sales representatives. Must be able to travel (30-40%) and work weekends as assigned. Other Duties Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. About You We might be a great match if you have: * Ability to take initiative and problem solve under difficult circumstances or time constraints * Experience in collaborating with surgeons and general knowledge of surgeon demands * Excellent conflict resolution skills and strong commitment to employee development * Strong oral and written English language communication skills are essential with additional languages being advantageous but not essential. * Good senior management skills: leadership, human resources management, financial management, communication skills * Positive outlook, high personal standard of excellence, commitment and passion for the vision, mission and values of MPO YOUR EDUCATION Required: Bachelor's Degree Preferred: Master's Degree YOUR EXPERIENCE Minimum 10 years related experience required Extensive experience in the medical device industry, particularly medical education and/or compliance reporting is essential Experience in collaborating with surgeons, hospital administrators, staff and clinicians Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)