Regional KOL Senior Manager (m/f/d)
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute strategies to enhance advocacy and engagement among key eye-care providers, ensuring alignment with overall brand and commercial objectives
- Design and implement training approaches that enable local SSCs to identify, recruit, and cultivate strong relationships with KOLs within their regions
- Build and sustain robust relationships with the ophthalmic medical community- including academic institutions and specialized physicians-using a scientific, needs-based approach to deliver targeted solutions
- Conduct an annual needs assessment for KOL activities and create regional execution plans in collaboration with key internal stakeholders; provide leadership with ongoing progress updates on the impact of regional KOL initiatives
- Contribute to the development of advanced communication programs to ensure KOLs receive timely updates on company developments, products, and clinical data
- Oversee and maintain the regional KOL database to ensure accuracy, completeness, and effective engagement tracking through honoraria; annually update contracted HCP biographies and publications, ensuring all documentation remains current; deliver periodic utilization and budget reports to the Global KOL Director
- Act as the primary liaison with the legal department to develop and manage KOL contracts and service agreements in full compliance with regulatory requirements; coordinate and process all onboarding documentation
- Plan, coordinate, and execute approved regional advisory boards in support of KOL Management and the Chief Medical Officer
- Represent the company at regional medical congresses and scientific meetings, supporting KOL strategy execution and identifying emerging key influencers
- Serve as an internal expert on disease state and product knowledge, empowering internal and field teams to better understand clinical needs, strengthen KOL loyalty, and foster broader adoption within the ophthalmic community
- Collaborate closely with internal teams-including Marketing, R&D, and Professional Education—to address cross-functional KOL needs and ensure smooth coordination of activities
Profile
- Solid direct experience working with Key Opinion Leaders, ideally within the ophthalmology sector
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build trust-based relationships across diverse stakeholder groups
- Full professional proficiency in English, both spoken and written
- Strong business acumen and a demonstrated ability to effectively manage timelines, processes, and procedural workflows
- Experience with product launches, advisory boards, and post-approval studies is highly advantageous
- Relevant academic background required (e.g., life sciences, healthcare, business, or a related field)
Benefits
- A very renowned company
- Other Locations: Oberkochen/Jena/Berlin
About Hays
Our many years of recruitment experience and our expert knowledge of the engineering job market make us a strong partner for engineers and technicians. We maintain close relationships with customers across all industries and therefore can provide engineering specialists with exciting projects and attractive job opportunities, drawing on your personal interests and experience. As your professional companion, we support you throughout the entire process, from the first contact to the first day on your new job – all this completely free of charge. Register now and look forward to many interesting and suitable positions and projects.
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Staffing process for a permanent or temporary position
- Analysis of qualifications
- Telephone or personal interview
- Contact with customers
- Contract with Hays
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1. Analysis of qualifications
We will review your application documents and carry out a detailed analysis of your professional qualification.
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