Medical Affairs Manager (f/m/d)

WHO WE ARE

We are EssilorLuxottica, a global leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of ophthalmic lenses, frames and sunglasses. The Company brings together the complementary expertise of two industry pioneers, one in advanced lens technologies and the other in the craftsmanship of iconic eyewear, to create a vertically integrated business that is uniquely positioned to address the world’s evolving vision needs and the global demand of a growing eyewear industry.

With over 180,000 dedicated employees in 150 countries driving our iconic brands, our people are creative, entrepreneurial and celebrated for their unique perspectives and individuality. Committed to vision, we enable people to “see more and be more” thanks to our innovative designs and lens technologies, exceptional quality and cutting-edge processing methods. Every day we impact the lives of millions by changing the way people see the world.

JOB SCOPE AND MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:

• In line with the EssilorLuxottica strategy, the Med tech and Medical area takes on an increasingly relevant and interconnected importance within the Professional Community and internal stakeholders to support the vision care categories development and business growth.

• The Manager will be responsible for leading the Medical and Professional affairs strategy for Myopia, Presbyopia, Light Management, Clinical Optometry categories, as well as eyewear solutions and their related products and services, in order to contribute to the commercial success of our brands, products and latest innovations.

• S/he will act as a subject matter expert in the eye health and vision care & eye care management concepts and evidence-based data of the medical area, and support EssilorLuxotica to develop and execute medical and professional strategy focusing on product’s scientific data dissemination, share of voice; independent expert engagement and development; provide business and marketing and essential inputs for go to market strategies.

• The role is cross-functional; reporting directly to General Manager and operates jointly with Marketing, Sales, Countries’ Marketing Communications, Leonardo and Legal teams as well as with the Global Medical and Professional Affairs team.

• The Medical Affairs manager will closely work with the Global Head of Medical Affairs to align on the strategy.

Responsibilities:

• Lead development and execution of the Medical and Professional Affairs strategy, including external stakeholder management, Government & Corporate Relations communication, and project developments accordingly. Execute Medical and Professional Affairs plan.
• Develop medical strategy in-line with local marketing strategy and the implementation of the integrated medical plan for each assigned product and brand.
• Coordinate and execute Advisory Boards Meetings/Category Task Force/ Scientific Committee & Meetings, Steering Committees.
• Responsible for external engagement: professional associations, conferences, congresses etc..
• Responsible for External Experts Management : Academia, Schools, Universities, Eye Care professionals and related communication
• Responsible for communication of medical information to internal and external stakeholders.
• Responsible for maintaining up-to-date knowledge of categories areas by reviewing the materials, literature, discussions with external experts and key stakeholders, participating in cross- functional interactions, attending scientific congresses, etc.
• Ensure compliance with medical, regulatory, legal and ethical standards
• Lead, Manage and Mentor Local Medical Liaison team
• Ensure the medical and product high education level of medical team in cooperation with Leonardo team.
• Plan, track and report the visits of the Medical Team coordination with the Regional Managers and Sales Team.
• Plan Medical Trainings in cooperation with Leonardo team, track and report.

• One of the first objectives will be to increase the awareness, relevance and impact in terms of prescriptions of Essilor Stellest lenses for control of myopia progression in children, of Varilux, Essilor Progressive addition lenses and Transitions, light management lenses.

• You and your team will provide subject matter expertise and coordination for the localization of medical assets/materials, prepared by the Medical Affairs corporate team, ensuring compliance with the legal context and alignment with practice in our country. You will be responsible for identifying the reference ophthalmologists to obtain necessary validation when required.
• You will monitor and analyse the trends and clinical-scientific developments to ensure that the company's products and services are in line with the best practices of the market community and will encourage the constant updating of your team.
• You will attend professional conferences and other industry events to maintain awareness and share insights.

• You will monitor developments in the use of new digital technologies in areas related to Medical Affairs by sharing information and actively proposing new ways that allow us to increase reach towards our medical interlocutor

AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITIES AND RELATED ACTIVITIES:

• Medical and Professional Affairs Strategy development in line with Local Marketing and Business Strategy
• External experts engagement Management
• Advisory Board & Steering Committee Organization
• Compliant with medical & regulatory up to date medical content creation and communication
• Medical Team Management

NETWORK OF INTERACTION:

INTERNAL : Medical, Sales and Marketing Teams, Leonardo Team

EXTERNAL : Eye Care practitioners (Ophthalmologists, Optometrists, Opticians, Orthoptists); Professional and Scientific Associations, Academia, Ministry of Health

You will be the connection point between the medical scientific community and EssilorLuxottica; you will be the contact person who maintains internal company connections between the business area in its sales and marketing dimensions and the medical activity, as well as between the market branch and the global teams.

You will work closely with the Business Brand Management team and the Professional Business Team to develop and implement the action plan.

Strong functional interconnection with the Professional Business Manager to ensure synergy of action with the policy plan for opticians and optometrists, in compliance with the balance between the two professional categories in the Italian market.

TECHNICAL SKILLS - PORTRAIT OF A PERFECT CANDIDATE

• Bachelor / Master degree in Optics /Optometry/ Vison Science, Business Administration is a plus, or abgeschlossene Ausbildung zum Augenoptiker:in
• At least 5-10 years experience in medical sectors
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, experienced in team management
• Experienced in reviewing the medical materials, literatures.
• Proficiency in MS office applications,
• LANGUAGES:

German mother tongue or fluent

English : Fluent in speaking and writing. Ability to understand technical and clinical papers, documents and materials in English is a must.

THE SOFT SKILLS THAT ARE CRITICAL FOR BEING SUCCESSFUL IN THIS POSITION ARE:

• Strong leadership and management skills
• Business acumen
• Strong Verbal and Written Communication skills
• Results-oriented with ability to prioritize
• Managing in a changing and, often, fast-paced environment
• Strong analytical skills and problem solving orientation
• Active listening skills, ability to convince and empathic intelligence in reading interlocutors
• Mastery of basic IT tools is essential (Pack Office, Web, etc.).
• High degree of availability (travel, visits, evenings, conferences, etc.). even on weekends