Job Description Summary

The Associate Director of Surgical Education is a key role responsible for owning educational strategy, implementation, and continuous improvement of educational programs and initiatives related to Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery (PRS) while ensuring alignment with business strategy. The Associate Director also leads the development of the PRS speakers bureau ensuring optimal bench strength to support program needs. The role requires a strategic leader with the ability to forge strong internal and external relationships/partnerships to collaborate to advance educational messaging, methods, and drive meaningful metrics of success.

Job Description

We are the makers of possible 

BD is one of the largest global medical technology companies in the world. Advancing the world of health™ is our Purpose, and it’s no small feat. It takes the creativity and passion of all of us—from design and engineering to the manufacturing and marketing of our billions of MedTech products per year—to look at the impossible and find ground-breaking solutions that turn dreams into possibilities. 

We believe that the human element, across our global teams, is what allows us to continually evolve. Join us and discover an environment in which you’ll be supported to learn, grow and become your best self. Become a maker of possible with us. 

Responsibilities:

• Lead the development and execution of a comprehensive PRS educational strategy in alignment with business strategy.
• Oversight of PRS education budget ensuring tight-knit collaboration with commercial leadership to ensure initiatives align with business needs and strategic objectives.
• Serve as the subject matter expert for medical education programs related to plastic surgery procedures.
• Exceptional project management skills with the ability to lead multiple projects at one time, effectively prioritize, and remain detail oriented and results focused.
• Drive innovation in educational program design and delivery, demonstrating emerging technologies and methodologies to enhance learning outcomes.
• Develop, strengthen, and expand network of relationships with Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs), Societies, and training centers, strategically leveraging these relationships to advance messaging, impact, and influence.
• Develop and coach faculty to meet the objectives of the surgical education program, ensuring messaging is aligned with strategic direction while meeting unmet educational needs of HCPs.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with key partners to continually refine learning pathways and update strategic content.
• Leverage advanced problem-solving skills with the ability to develop solutions for dynamic, interrelated, and complicated problems requiring strong analytical skills and ability to assess core issue(s), analyze data, and identify appropriate solutions.
• Strong understanding of HCC and regulatory guidelines related to surgical education, with a strong knowledge of guidelines around HCP interactions and navigating and at-risk scenarios to minimize risk to the company.
• Implement and demonstrate advanced tools to monitor, measure, and enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the surgical education program, making data-driven decisions.
• Drive continuous improvement, regularly reviewing and refining educational strategies to ensure they remain relevant and effective in a changing healthcare landscape.
• Builds positive relationships with internal and external partners, demonstrating varied perspectives to achieve strategic goals.
• Drive development of HCP PRS educational journey using key principles of adult learning theory, approaches, and strategy
• Special projects, as assigned.

Education and Experience:

• BA, MBA preferred.
• 8+ years experience of Medical Education and/or Marketing experience in medical device, healthcare, or medical communications agency preferred
• Experience in working in a complex, matrix environment preferred.
• Strong understanding of and commitment to Health Care Compliance related to HCP interactions.
• Confirmed history of building impactful relationships with KOLs in the plastic and reconstructive surgery arena
• Developed understanding of plastic surgery procedures, techniques, and medical terminology.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to prioritize and implement multiple initiatives.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Innovation-driven mentality with experience in developing educational strategy/programs for plastic surgeons.
• Elevated level of discernment with a results-oriented approach to education strategy/program development
• Solid strategic leadership and decision-making capabilities
• Demonstrated leadership capabilities focused on use of data and metrics to drive improvements and results driven.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively at all levels of the organization.
• Strong people skills - able to establish and build close working relationships across a highly matrixed organization and with alliance partners.
• Business Insight – ability to demonstrate business sense and maturity to effectively handle internal and external relationships and gain credibility in the role.
• Results and Action - Driven to excel and capable of inspiring others to excellence as well.  Able to envision a winning future for the organization and help turn that vision into reality through strategic planning coupled with tactical action.
• Problem Solving Skills – Bring high insightfulness and curiosity to work. Able to apply mature business judgment in making decisions.  Creatively and effectively influence or challenge the thinking of others.  Capable and effective in negotiations.
• Willing to travel frequently, up to 40% at times.
• Must be able to speak and write English fluently.

At BD, we prioritize on-site collaboration because we believe it champions creativity, innovation, and effective problem-solving, which are essential in the fast-paced healthcare industry. For most roles, we require a minimum of 4 days of in-office presence per week to maintain our culture of excellence and ensure smooth operations, while also recognizing the importance of flexibility and work-life balance. Remote or field-based positions will have different workplace arrangements which will be indicated in the job posting.

For certain roles at BD, employment is contingent upon the Company’s receipt of sufficient proof that you are fully vaccinated against COVID-19. In some locations, testing for COVID-19 may be available and/or required. Consistent with BD’s Workplace Accommodations Policy, requests for accommodation will be considered pursuant to applicable law.

Why Join Us?

A career at BD means being part of a team that values your opinions and contributions and that encourages you to bring your authentic self to work. It’s also a place where we help each other be great, we do what’s right, we hold each other accountable, and learn and improve every day.  

To find purpose in the possibilities, we need people who can see the bigger picture, who understand the human story that underpins everything we do. We welcome people with the creativity and aim to help us reinvent the future of health. At BD, you’ll discover a culture in which you can learn, grow, and thrive. And find satisfaction in doing your part to make the world a better place.  

To learn more about BD visit https://bd.com/careers

Becton, Dickinson, and Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital or domestic or civil union status, familial status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, disability, military eligibility or veteran status, and other legally-protected characteristics.

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Primary Work Location

USA RI - Warwick

Additional Locations

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At BD, we are strongly committed to investing in our associates—their well-being and development, and in providing rewards and recognition opportunities that promote a performance-based culture. We demonstrate this commitment by offering a valuable, competitive package of compensation and benefits programs which you can learn more about on our Careers Site under Our Commitment to You.

Salary or hourly rate ranges have been implemented to reward associates fairly and competitively, as well as to support recognition of associates’ progress, ranging from entry level to experts in their field, and talent mobility. There are many factors, such as location, that contribute to the range displayed. The salary or hourly rate offered to a successful candidate is based on experience, education, skills, and any step rate pay system of the actual work location, as applicable to the role or position. Salary or hourly pay ranges may vary for Field-based and Remote roles.

Salary Range Information

$154,400.00 - $254,800.00 USD Annual