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A Day in the Life

About the role:

We are seeking an experienced and strategic Training & Education and KOL Engagement Leader to manage and drive our educational initiatives and KOL relationships. This individual will be responsible for developing and executing training programs, building strategic capabilities within the organization, and cultivating strong relationships with KOLs to enhance the impact of our medical and product education. The role requires a blend of strategic thinking, stakeholder engagement, budget management, and the ability to analyze outcomes to ensure the success of training and KOL engagement activities. Role can be based anywhere in Asia.

Key Responsibilities:

Stakeholder (KOL) Engagement and Relationship Building:

Cultivate and maintain strong, long-term relationships with KOLs and other influential stakeholders within the medical and scientific community. Engage KOLs to drive thought leadership, support clinical research, and enhance the credibility of the organization’s products and initiatives. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align KOL engagement strategies with business goals. Identify and recruit new KOLs and ensure existing relationships are actively nurtured to maximize strategic value.

Strategic Capabilities Building:

Lead the development and execution of training and educational programs that strengthen the strategic capabilities of HCPs and internal teams. Design and implement capability-building initiatives in line with business and customer requirements. Ensure educational content and delivery methods are aligned with the latest industry trends, regulatory requirements, and organizational objectives. Continuously evaluate and improve training programs to ensure they meet the evolving needs of the business and the market.

Budget Management and Resource Allocation:

Manage the training and education budgets, ensuring resources are allocated efficiently to meet strategic objectives while maintaining fiscal responsibility. Plan and prioritize resource allocation across various KOL engagement and training initiatives to optimize impact. Monitor expenditures and outcomes to ensure cost-effectiveness and ROI.

Analytical and Outcome-Oriented Thinking:

Analyze the effectiveness of training programs and KOL engagement activities using relevant metrics and KPIs. Use data-driven insights to continuously refine and improve educational strategies and KOL engagement approaches. Provide regular reporting to senior leadership on the outcomes of training programs and KOL relationship-building activities. Develop action plans based on data insights to ensure continuous improvement in training effectiveness and stakeholder engagement.

Qualifications:

• 10+ years of experience in a leadership role in Training and Education, KOL management, or Medical Affairs within the healthcare or medical device industry.
• Proven track record in developing and executing successful KOL engagement strategies.
• Strong experience in designing and delivering high-impact training programs for both internal teams and external stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to manage budgets, allocate resources effectively, and drive cost-effective solutions.
• Analytical mindset with a demonstrated ability to measure program effectiveness, analyze outcomes, and optimize strategies.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence senior leaders and external stakeholders.
• Ability to work cross-functionally and collaboratively with teams at all levels of the organization.
• Deep understanding of the healthcare, medical device, or pharmaceutical landscape, and familiarity with regulatory requirements for educational content.

Physical Job Requirements

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this position, but they are not an exhaustive list of all the required responsibilities and skills of this position. 

Benefits & Compensation

Medtronic offers a competitive Salary and flexible Benefits Package
A commitment to our employees lives at the core of our values. We recognize their contributions. They share in the success they help to create.  We offer a wide range of benefits, resources, and competitive compensation plans designed to support you at every career and life stage.
 

This position is eligible for a short-term incentive called the Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP).

This position is eligible for an annual long-term incentive plan.

About Medtronic

We lead global healthcare technology and boldly attack the most challenging health problems facing humanity by searching out and finding solutions.
Our Mission — to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life — unites a global team of 95,000+ passionate people. 
We are engineers at heart— putting ambitious ideas to work to generate real solutions for real people. From the R&D lab, to the factory floor, to the conference room, every one of us experiments, creates, builds, improves and solves. We have the talent, diverse perspectives, and guts to engineer the extraordinary.

Learn more about our business, mission, and our commitment to diversity here