Medical Affairs and Education Manager, Embolization, EMEA

Purpose of the role: 

• To lead and expand medical affairs and education initiatives across the EMEA region for Embolization, with a focus on supporting HCPs in the adoption and clinical use of embolics.  

• Creates and delivers on the Global Medical Plan for product providing data generation, knowledge exchange/data communication and ongoing scientific support for initiatives related to product(s). 

• Organizes and delivers impactful symposia to advance clinical knowledge and best practices. 

• Strengthens engagement through online education platforms to broaden reach and accessibility. 

• Partners with Medical Advisors for the strategic identification and mapping of key opinion leaders (KOLs), including profiling and engagement planning to support educational programs. 

• Contributes to identifying KOLs for advisory boards, speaker programs, and strategic planning. 

• Synthesizes regional insights across EMEA to inform strategic gap analyses and guide the development of targeted solutions for closing identified needs. 

• Designs and executes initiatives to acquire real-world data that inform clinical and educational strategies. 

• Serves as primary liaison for investigator-sponsored research (ISR) inquiries and coordination.  

• Positions clinical data to the Field Medical and Commercial organizations in a way that ensures appropriate data dissemination and interpretation. 

• Provides medical review and approval of promotional and non-promotional material including externally prepared slide decks e.g. for symposia, Medical Education and Speaker Program activities.  

• Works closely with Field Medical function by assisting in content generation and training 

• Manages publication related activities associated with product(s). 

• Provides input into clinical trial program associated with assigned product(s) e.g. trial design, site selection, lead publication advisory board etc.   

• Provides early insight on new publications, competitor trials and participates in any data dissemination activities to the organization. 

• Develops strategic relationships with Key Opinion Leaders, therapeutic area leaders, scientific societies, external influencers and internal stakeholders in support of above-listed activities.   

• Serves as the Medical liaison between physicians, field teams, and commercial functions to appropriately interpret field intelligence, physician needs, practice patterns and behaviors within the IO field. 

• Responsible for ongoing development and standardization of the external physician Medical Education training program ensuring alignment with the annual Medical Plan.  

• Creates a Medical Education and Symposia annual syllabus after identifying, assessing and analyzing unmet HCP training needs through needs assessment, trends identification and emergence of new and relevant clinical data on product(s) or within therapeutic area.  

• Creates a library of education materials aligned with the above to be used for physician-based training and implement updates at regular intervals to ensure timely data updates and version control.  Ensure content is aligned with organizational strategic objectives and both commercial and clinical priorities. 

• Evolves and innovates training resource capabilities to ensure various effective hands-on modalities.  

• Identifies symposia opportunity, topic/content for presentation and HCP for presentation ensuring cross-functional input into planning process. Executes on plan working with HCP faculty to further develop presentation content and cases, ensure on-label use, alignment with topic objectives, proper disclaimers and support the Legal, Regulatory, and Medical review processes.  

• Conducts post-education program evaluations of content and faculty, remaining aware of all changes that may impact training requirements, and implement changes/improvements to training protocols and materials accordingly. 

• Spends approximately 30-40% of time in the field with KOLs to ensure BSC is understanding and navigating the IO field effectively. 

Education and Experience:

• MD or advanced degree in Life Sciences required.  

• Minimum of 5 years of experience working within the Medical Device or Pharmaceutical Industry. 

• Proven success within the Medical Affairs and/or Marketing functions including implementation of medical strategic plans and medical education initiatives. 

• Proven success in creating and maintaining relationships with HCPs.

• Knowledge and understanding of global healthcare standards. 

• Good understanding of regulatory guidelines and Good Clinical Practices. 

Skills and Attributes 

• Excellent analytical, verbal, and presentation skills. 

• Ability to manage multiple projects and product responsibilities and work independently.  

• Ability to work effectively with others in a matrix environment. 

• Ability to develop strategic solutions to unique, significant and extremely complex business issues. 

• Demonstration of a primary commitment to patient safety and product quality by maintaining compliance with the Quality Policy and all other documented Boston Scientific quality processes and procedures.  

• Ability to travel within the EMEA region and internationally. 

• Fluent in English