Senior Manager, Global Professional Affairs (1-Day & FRP)

CooperVision, a division of CooperCompanies (NASDAQ : COO), is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of soft contact lenses. The Company produces a full array of daily disposable, two-week and monthly contact lenses, all featuring advanced materials and optics. CooperVision has a strong heritage of solving the toughest vision challenges such as astigmatism, presbyopia and childhood myopia; and offers the most complete collection of spherical, toric and multifocal products available. Through a combination of innovative products and focused practitioner support, the company brings a refreshing perspective to the marketplace, creating real advantages for customers and wearers. For more information, visit Scope :  The Senior Manager, Global Professional Affairs, is an Optometrist / Eye Care Professional who works closely with Global and Regional Professional Affairs and Marketing teams, as well as cross-functionally with Global Clinical & medical Affairs, R&D. Life Cycle Management (LCM) and Regulatory Affairs. The role is responsible for generating product, portfolio and other strategic educational content to support the 1 day & FRP core business.  Job Summary : The role of Global Professional Affairs Senior Manager for 1 Day & FRP involves developing high quality and impactful professional messaging on core soft contact lens-related products and topics for use across CooperVision markets worldwide.This role requires forming strong partnerships and working collaboratively with cross-functional groups in both the Global and Regional teams including Professional Affairs, Brand Marketing, Medical Affairs, Clinical Affairs, R&D and Communications, in addition to working with external partners and key opinion leaders. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities : High levels of personal commitment, work ethic and professionalism that fully meet customer expectations and deliver against CooperVision’s brand promise.Ability to network, and work collaboratively cross functionally. Superior influencing skills and the ability to present with positive personal impact.Ability to create compelling clinical and educational content.Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to work with all levels within the organization.Strong attention to detail.Adept at matrix management.Good listening skills and emotional intelligence, the ability to work across countries and cultures.Excellent applied qualitative and quantitative analytic skills.Proficiency with office software including Microsoft PowerPoint, Word, Excel, and Outlook.Work Environment : Normal office based environment.Sedentary to light physical effort necessary to perform the job. Energizing and fast-paced global role.Experience : Strong clinical and practice management experience in soft contact lens contact lens fitting Experienced presenter to large conference audiencesCompetent in the design and delivery of educational materials for multi-level audiences.Demonstrated ability to network, identify and capitalize on opportunities. Prior experience in a global role with a large company would be an asset / preferred.Experience working with or at large optical retailers and other large customers an advantage. Minimum of ten years in optical industry and / or clinical practice. Industry experience as a consultant, speaker or in a Professional Affairs capacity a plus.Education : Qualified OptometristAdvanced certification(s) preferred.Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer. Minority / Female / Disability / VeteranRochester :  For U.S. locations that require disclosure of compensation, the starting base pay for this role is between $121,510.00 and $173,586.00 per year and may include cost of living adjustments.  The actual base pay includes many factors and is subject to change and modification in the future.  This position may also be eligible for other types of compensation and benefits.San Ramon :  For U.S. locations that require disclosure of compensation, the starting base pay for this role is between $146,195.00 and $208,850.00 per year and may include cost of living adjustments.  The actual base pay includes many factors and is subject to change and modification in the future.  This position may also be eligible for other types of compensation and benefits.#LI-AM2Essential Functions & Accountabilities : Partner with Global Brand Marketing and Regional Professional Affairs, lead markets, and cross functional stakeholders to develop and deploy education, tools and materials that align to the Professional Affairs strategy and plans for the core business across the regions. This will include : category development with focus on 1 Day new wearers and switches; on toric and multifocal lenses, contact lens product and generic education, clinical articles, presentations and other marketing content.Provide educational and technical support for new 1 Day and FRP product launches and for existing key products, aligning initiatives according to brand and commercial imperatives and making CVI soft contact lenses easy to fit and prescribe.Evaluate competitive landscape and provide PA input to Global and Regional markets including FAQ and objection-handling Responsible for execution of annual trade article plan for 1 Day & FRP (dissemination of science) and tracking market activity, Responsible for the translation of newly generated science on 1 Day & FRP related topics from trade shows and conferencesSupport Brand Marketing and Clinical Affairs colleagues in the development of desired marketing claims to inform clinical study design and work with Medical Affairs colleagues to deploy and disseminate the outputs of these clinical studies.Partner with Global Communications and Digital Marketing teams to ensure educational and product support objectives (including direct to ECP, ECP-to-consumer, and direct to consumer) are achieved through a comprehensive communications strategy. Present on 1 Day and FRP contact lenses with personal impact at conferences to significantly sized audiences where required, and be able to liaise with and build relationships with key opinion leaders and customers.Travel Requirements :  Domestic and International travel approximately 15%, as appropriateFull timePosting Date : 2025-01-15

Salary : $121,510 - $173,586