Head of Medical Education & Training ASPAC

Primary Purpose and Overall Objectives of the Role:

Be responsible and accountable for leading the Medical Educational and Training activities in the ASPAC region including:

• Contribute to the development of medical education activities addressing Healthcare Professionals’ educational needs and expectations
• Involve in the review of internal medical trainings and in the coordination and measurement of all medical education and training activities
• Collaborate effectively with cross-functional colleagues in a highly matrixed environment for the implementation of the medical education activities

Main Accountabilities

• Contribute to the identification and development of high quality Medical Education and Training activities, working collaboratively with team members to define educational objectives and approach
• Provide scientific expertise and coordinate digital development with external agencies if applicable
• Develop relationships with KOLs and Experts for engagement in medical trainings and/or medical education activities and work in close collaboration with external organization and medical societies
• Participate in cross-functional meetings, including marketing brand plan and provide input on medical education and training needs and planned activities
• Review scientific accuracy of internal medical training content and other educational resources
• Compile Medical Education & Training metrics from all regions on a quarterly basis and communicate them to Global Medical Affairs and all relevant internal stakeholders.
• Perform all work in compliance with company policy and guidelines, and ensure that Medical Education and Training activities are in alignment with CME rules and regulations
• Contribute to activities related to public health such as the Fleming fund
• Lead and execute all AMR-AMS related activities in the ASPAC region
• External collaboration with medical societies / organizations
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills and Qualifications:

• Hold a master degree or above in life science (such as microbiology, molecular biology or infectious disease)
• Experience with conducting medical affairs related activities and delivering medical education/training, studies management/project management
• Understand and present data, as appropriate and have a strong interest in medical education activities, adult learning principles
• Demonstrate creativity in developing innovative learning approaches
• Good knowledge of hospital/clinical/medical environments
• Natural interest in new technologies and digital competencies
• Pro-active attitude and able to take initiatives with solution-oriented mind set
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Experience working in cross-functional teams
• Cooperative and team-player mind set

Business acumen and Agility:

• Negotiation skills with multi-racial and multiple stakeholders
• A strong team player within the cross-cultural ASPAC group
• Ability to interact with multidisciplinary teams and work in a matrix environment
• Good communication and presentation skills and ability to deliver complex information in a simplified manner for different audiences
• Analytical and synthetic mind set
• Sense of time and priorities management
• Travel 30-40%