What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manager, Professional Education position at Olympus Corporation of the Americas?

Working Location : MASSACHUSETTS, WESTBOROUGH; PENNSYLVANIA, CENTER VALLEY

Workplace Flexibility : Hybrid

For more than 100 years, Olympus has focused on making people’s lives healthier, safer and more fulfilling.

Every day, we live by our philosophy, True to Life, by advancing medical technologies and elevating the standard of patient care so people everywhere can fulfill their desires, dreams, and lives.

Our five Core Values empower us to achieve Our Purpose :

Patient Focus, Integrity, Innovation, Impact and Empathy.

Learn more about Life at Olympus .

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Job Description

Olympus Corporation of the Americas (OCA) distributes a wide range of medical and surgical devices used to diagnose and treat diseases. OCA needs to educate health care providers on the safe and effective, on label use of those products through Professional Education courses, workshops, and training events The position entails overseeing and optimizing the implementation and operational aspects of Professional Education training programs, leading a team of Program Managers, Associate Program Managers and Specialist to ensure the successful execution of professional education initiatives. Strategic vision, leadership skills, and operational expertise will drive the continuous improvement of training programs, ensuring they align with organizational goals and objective.

Job Duties

Leadership and Team Management : Lead and mentor Program Managers, Associate Program Managers and Specialist, fostering a collaborative and innovative team environment for the execution of training programs.

Strategic Planning and Implementation : Develop and execute strategic plans for training program implementation, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives. Oversee detailed project plans to guide the implementation process effectively.

Operational Oversight : Ensure the smooth operational execution of training programs, including logistics coordination, resource allocation, and budget management in compliance with applicable regulations, policies, and procedures. Monitor key performance indicators and metrics to assess program effectiveness and identify areas for improvement.

Stakeholder Engagement and Relationship Management : Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including marketing departments, curriculum development teams, clinical educators, and healthcare providers, facilitating effective communication and collaboration across departments to ensure training initiative success.

Serve as business partner to internal stakeholders and manage relationships with external HCPs

Executes engagement plans to maintain effective and sustainable relationships with healthcare experts

Compliance and Regulatory Oversight : Ensure training programs adhere to regulatory standards and compliance requirements, maintaining adherence to policies and procedures.

Continuous Improvement and Innovation : Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance training program quality and effectiveness. Identify innovative training methodologies to meet evolving educational needs.

Program Evaluation and Assessment : Implement mechanisms for evaluating training program effectiveness, including assessments, feedback collection, and performance metrics analysis. Use data-driven insights to drive program improvements.

Cross-Functional Collaboration : Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate training programs with organizational initiatives. Contribute to strategic planning and organizational training strategy development.

Job Qualifications

Required :

Bachelor’s degree required.

Minimum of 8 years’ experience required.

Minimum of 3 years’ experience as a people leader.

Experience managing relationships with key stakeholders is required.

Advanced knowledge in Microsoft Office including, but not limited to Word, Excel, Power Point and Teams

Strong leadership and team management skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate others.

Proven record of accomplishment in managing complex projects to successful completion.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport and collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders.

Demonstrated strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities.

Demonstrated ability to manage and influence a cross functional team

Ability to interact professionally and maintain relationships with many different types of professionals (Healthcare professionals, vendors, sales representatives, Legal and Compliance representatives)

Knowledge of regulatory requirements and compliance standards in the healthcare industry.

Experience with project management methodologies and tools.

Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities effectively.

Ability to travel approximately 35% of the time

Overnight travel required

Travel via airplane required

Flexible hours required

Preferred :

Experience providing leadership in marketing, training, project management or operational department roles is preferred.

Medical device experience preferred.

Why join Olympus?

We offer a holistic employee experience supporting personal and professional well-being through meaningful work, equitable offerings, and a connected culture.

Equitable Offerings you can count on :

Competitive salaries, annual bonus and 401(k)

with company match

Comprehensive medical, dental, vision coverage effective on start date

24 / 7 Employee Assistance Program

Free live and on-demand Wellbeing Programs

Generous Paid Vacation and Sick Time

Paid Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance

12 Paid Holidays

On-Site Child Daycare, Café, Fitness Center

Connected Culture you can embrace :

Work-life integrated culture that supports an employee centric mindset

Offers onsite, hybrid and field work environments

Paid volunteering and charitable donation / match programs

Diversity Equity & Inclusion Initiatives including Employee Resource Groups

Dedicated Training Resources and Learning & Development Programs

Paid Educational Assistance

US Only

Center Valley, PA and Westborough, MA

Are you ready to be a part of our team?

Learn more about our benefit and incentives .

The anticipated base pay range for this full-time position working at this location is $103,779.00 - $145,290.00 / year, plus potential for annual bonus (subject to plan eligibility and other requirements). Olympus considers a variety of factors when determining actual compensation for this position including : level of experience, working location, and relevant education and certifications.

At Olympus, we are committed to Our Purpose of making people’s lives healthier, safer and more fulfilling. As a global medical technology company, we partner with healthcare professionals to provide best-in-class solutions and services for early detection, diagnosis and minimally invasive treatment, aiming to improve patient outcomes by elevating the standard of care in targeted disease states.

For more than 100 years, Olympus has pursued a goal of contributing to society by producing products designed with the purpose of delivering optimal outcomes for its customers around the world.

Headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, Olympus employs more than 31,000 employees worldwide in nearly 40 countries and regions. Olympus Corporation of the Americas, a wholly owned subsidiary of Olympus Corporation, is headquartered in Center Valley, Pennsylvania, USA, and employs more than 5,200 employees throughout locations in North and South America. For more information, visit www.olympusamerica.com .

Olympus is dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace

We recognize diversity in people, views and lifestyle choices and emphasize the importance of inclusion and mutual respect. We strive to continue to foster empathy and unity in the workplace so that our employees can fully contribute and thrive.

Let’s realize your potential, together.

It is the policy of Olympus to extend equal employment and advancement opportunity to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, national origin (including language use restrictions), citizenship status, religious creed (including dress and grooming practices), age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth and / or breastfeeding), gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, marital status, disability (physical or mental) and / or a medical condition, genetic information, ancestry, veteran status or service in the uniformed services, and any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

Applicants with Disabilities :

As a Federal Contractor, Olympus is committed to ensuring our hiring process is accessible to everyone. If you need an accommodation in order to complete the application or hiring process, please contact Olympus via email at OCAAccommodations@olympus.com. If your disability impairs your ability to email, you may call our HR Compliance Manager at 1-888-Olympus (1-888-659-6787).

Posting Notes : || United States (US) || Massachusetts (US-MA) || Westborough || Medical Affairs

Salary : $103,779 - $145,290

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