Director, Professional Education, Asia Pacific & China (APAC)

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ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Regional & Strategic Leadership

• Define and execute a comprehensive APAC & China Professional Education strategy aligned with global education priorities and regional business objectives.
• Direct execution of regional education strategies and develop sub-functional operational plans that drive measurable impact on adoption, utilization, and commercial performance.
• Serve as the APAC strategic lead for KOL engagement and faculty development, building sustainable partnerships with regional thought leaders and academic societies.
• Partner closely with APAC Marketing and Commercial Leadership to align education initiatives with portfolio strategy, launch readiness, and lifecycle management priorities.
• Collaborate with US, EMEA, and LATAM Professional Education leaders to leverage shared capabilities, scale best practices, and enable cross-regional education strategies.
• Lead and influence within a complex matrix organization, providing leadership across managers, senior professionals, and cross-functional stakeholders without direct authority where applicable.
• Apply advanced leadership judgment to influence senior functional leadership, drive adoption of new education models, and elevate standards across regions.
• Identify and intervene in critical business issues where education strategy, KOL engagement, or capability gaps may impact regional or global performance.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, inclusion, and compliance, while developing regional education capabilities and leadership bench strength.

Surgeon & Healthcare Professional Education

• Define the strategic framework, standards, and priorities for franchise-specific professional education across APAC & China, aligned to global strategy and regional business objectives.
• Enable and guide country teams in the design and execution of KOL-led education programs, ensuring alignment to curriculum standards, clinical evidence, and portfolio priorities.
• Establish governance for appropriate clinical application and on-label use of products, reinforcing evidence-based decision-making across education initiatives.
• Oversee development of the annual APAC professional education roadmap, ensuring country-level plans align with regional priorities, lifecycle needs, and commercial objectives.
• Set expectations and quality standards for execution across all education formats (labs, congresses, digital, and hybrid), ensuring consistent and high-quality customer experiences.
• Drive innovation and scalability in education delivery by defining regional approaches to digital, simulation-based, and experiential learning models.
• Monitor and evaluate program effectiveness through defined metrics (e.g., adoption, utilization, reach), enabling continuous optimization and improved return on investment.

KOL & HCP Engagement and Contracting

• Define and govern the regional KOL and faculty engagement strategy, enabling country teams to identify, develop, and activate high-impact faculty aligned to portfolio and market priorities.
• Establish frameworks and standards for HCP/KOL engagement and contracting across education programs, advisory boards, and sponsored activities.
• Oversee country execution of KOL engagement and contracting to ensure alignment with strategic priorities, appropriate utilization, and consistent application of governance standards.
• Partner with Medical Affairs, Legal, and Compliance to define engagement models, contracting principles, and evolving regulatory expectations.
• Implement governance and performance management processes to assess KOL engagement effectiveness, optimize faculty utilization, and enhance overall experience.
• Guide internal stakeholders and country teams on compliant engagement practices and best-in-class faculty management approaches.

Medical & Scientific Expertise

• Partner with Medical Affairs to ensure alignment between professional education strategies, clinical evidence, scientific messaging, and evolving standards of care across regions.
• Guide integration of clinical data and evolving standards of care into education frameworks and program design.
• Contribute to the strategic planning of advisory boards and scientific engagement initiatives to inform education strategy, product adoption, and future evidence needs.

Budget

• Own and manage the APAC professional education budget, aligning investment decisions with strategic priorities, portfolio needs, and expected business impact.
• Allocate resources across programs, markets, and initiatives to maximize return on investment, adoption, and scalability.
• Establish financial discipline and tracking mechanisms to ensure effective utilization of resources and alignment with annual operating plans.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

• Under direct supervision of the VP, Market Access & Professional Education

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

• Provides leadership across regional professional education activities, including indirect management of cross-functional teams, vendors, agencies, and faculty networks.
• May directly or indirectly lead regional education resources as the organization evolves.

DESIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Business, or related field required, advanced degree preferred.
• 12–15+ years of experience in professional education, medical education, commercial strategy, or related leadership roles within medical device or healthcare industry.
• Professional proficiency in written and spoken English required; additional proficiency in one or more Asia Pacific languages (e.g., Mandarin Chinese, Korean, Japanese) preferred to support effective engagement across regional markets.
• Demonstrated experience leading regional or global education strategies and influencing cross-functional stakeholders in a matrixed organization.
• Strong knowledge of wound reconstruction, nerve and tendon repair, and/or regenerative technologies; operating room experience highly preferred.
• Proven ability to translate clinical and scientific concepts into impactful education strategies that drive adoption and commercial performance.
• Experience engaging with KOLs, academic societies, and external faculty at a regional or global level.
• Strong leadership, stakeholder management, and influencing skills, including ability to operate effectively without direct authority.
• Excellent communication and executive presentation skills.
• Experience managing budgets and aligning investments to strategic priorities.
• Proficiency in relevant systems (CRM, HCP engagement platforms, contracting tools).
• Willingness to travel 50–70% across APAC.

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