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Job Description
GLAUKOS DIRECTOR US ACADEMIC PROGRAMS
*Total Targeted Comp $165k-$225k RSUs*
How will you make an impact?
Glaukos is seeking a dynamic Director, US Academic Programs to lead and expand our Regional Academic Manager (RAM) program in ophthalmic technology. This role focuses on training, education, and technology integration within leading teaching institutions. You’ll lead and manage a team of RAMs, support surgeons in achieving optimal patient outcomes, and drive adoption of our technology through surgical training, wet labs, and educational events.
What will you do?
About Us
Generous. Innovative. Leadership-driven. Family-oriented. Socially responsible.
Founded in 1998, Glaukos Corporation is an ophthalmic pharmaceutical and medical technology company focused on developing and commercializing novel therapies for the treatment of glaucoma, corneal disorders, and retinal diseases.
Our mission at Glaukos is to truly transform vision by pioneering novel, dropless therapies that can meaningfully advance the standard of care and improve the lives of patients suffering from chronic, sight-threatening eye diseases.
Innovation is at the core of everything we do, and we are resolute in our commitment to challenge conventional thinking with new treatment alternatives that are supported by real science, robust clinical evidence, and an unrelenting focus on patients.
Our constant pursuit of game-changing technologies that disrupt legacy treatment paradigms is encapsulated in the Glaukos mantra “We’ll Go First,” which articulates our willingness to take chances, our determination to forge new ground, and our commitment to continuous improvement in all that we do.
Our company completed an initial public offering in June of 2015, and our shares are traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol “GKOS”. Our global headquarters is in Aliso Viejo, California with additional locations in San Clemente, California, and Burlington, Massachusetts.
Glaukos Corporation is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
GLAUKOS DIRECTOR US ACADEMIC PROGRAMS
*Total Targeted Comp $165k-$225k RSUs*
How will you make an impact?
Glaukos is seeking a dynamic Director, US Academic Programs to lead and expand our Regional Academic Manager (RAM) program in ophthalmic technology. This role focuses on training, education, and technology integration within leading teaching institutions. You’ll lead and manage a team of RAMs, support surgeons in achieving optimal patient outcomes, and drive adoption of our technology through surgical training, wet labs, and educational events.
What will you do?
- Lead & Expand the US Academic Programs: Recruit, train, and manage RAMs to meet company goals.
- Surgeon Training & Support: Oversee surgical education and proctoring for residents and attending surgeons. Develop a best in class wet lab training and execute at target institutions. Convert patients to iStent/iDose technology utilizing the Glaukos Practice System (GPS).
- KOL & Institutional Engagement: Develop relationships with key opinion leaders and academic institutions.
- Market & Competitive Strategy: Attend industry events, monitor market trends, and collaborate cross-functionally.
- Team Collaboration: Partner with sales, marketing, and clinical teams to ensure seamless technology adoption.
- Bachelor's degree (Business/Marketing preferred) or equivalent experience.
- 12 years in medical sales (ophthalmic surgical experience preferred).
- 4 years in ophthalmic pharmaceuticals and successful management experience.
- Experience in ophthalmic teaching environments (working with residents) is a must.
- Strong track record of meeting/exceeding sales targets and building/retaining teams.
- Proficiency in CRM software and budget management.
About Us
Generous. Innovative. Leadership-driven. Family-oriented. Socially responsible.
Founded in 1998, Glaukos Corporation is an ophthalmic pharmaceutical and medical technology company focused on developing and commercializing novel therapies for the treatment of glaucoma, corneal disorders, and retinal diseases.
Our mission at Glaukos is to truly transform vision by pioneering novel, dropless therapies that can meaningfully advance the standard of care and improve the lives of patients suffering from chronic, sight-threatening eye diseases.
Innovation is at the core of everything we do, and we are resolute in our commitment to challenge conventional thinking with new treatment alternatives that are supported by real science, robust clinical evidence, and an unrelenting focus on patients.
Our constant pursuit of game-changing technologies that disrupt legacy treatment paradigms is encapsulated in the Glaukos mantra “We’ll Go First,” which articulates our willingness to take chances, our determination to forge new ground, and our commitment to continuous improvement in all that we do.
Our company completed an initial public offering in June of 2015, and our shares are traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol “GKOS”. Our global headquarters is in Aliso Viejo, California with additional locations in San Clemente, California, and Burlington, Massachusetts.
Glaukos Corporation is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Salary : $165,000 - $225,000
