Clinical Education Manager EMEA, Ortho

Align Technology, Inc.; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Align Technology, Inc. is looking for a Clinical Education Manager EMEA, Ortho in the United Kingdom. This role is pivotal in designing and delivering high-impact clinical education programs that support the orthodontic industry. Key responsibilities include developing evidence-based education, driving customer adoption, and ensuring alignment with commercial objectives across the region. Ideal candidates will have significant experience in education, fluency in English, and strong project management skills, with a passion for innovation and continuous improvement in education.

Qualifications

• 6-10 years of professional experience in education or clinical roles.
• Fluent in English; additional languages are a strong plus.
• Strong understanding of traditional and digital orthodontic workflows.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver orthodontic education programs in EMEA.
• Measure educational effectiveness against business outcomes.
• Align educational content with regional market needs.

Skills

Education expertise

Presentation skills

Digital literacy

Coaching skills

Analytical skills

Project management

Cross-cultural communication

Education

DDS degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Teams

Microsoft Office

Zoom

Power BI

Job description

Clinical Education Manager EMEA, Ortho

Department: Clinical

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: EMEA-United Kingdom

Description

The Clinical Education Manager EMEA, Ortho is responsible for the design, delivery, and continuous optimization of high‑impact clinical education programs aligned with regional business objectives. This role ensures the development of best‑in‑class orthodontic education across traditional and digital workflows, driving clinical excellence, customer adoption, and measurable business outcomes.

The role partners closely with regional and local commercial teams, KOLs, external speakers, and internal stakeholders to deliver scalable, evidence‑based, and outcome‑driven education across EMEA.

Role Expectations

Clinical Education Strategy & Delivery

• Design, implement, and execute EMEA orthodontic education programs covering diagnosis and treatment planning using traditional and digital orthodontic solutions
• Deliver high‑quality face‑to‑face and virtual education, including lectures, hands‑on workshops, and blended learning experiences
• Ensure education programs are clinically relevant, evidence‑based, and adapted to regional market needs
• Apply modern learning methodologies and pedagogic principles to maximize learner engagement and retention

Learning Effectiveness & Outcomes

• Define clear learning objectives and implement assessment methodologies to measure educational effectiveness
• Track, analyze, and report learning outcomes and performance metrics, linking education impact to business KPIs
• Continuously optimize educational content and formats based on feedback, data insights, and evolving clinical evidence

Stakeholder, KOL & Faculty Management

• Build strong clinical relationships with key clinical stakeholders across EMEA
• Support speaker training, content alignment, and presentation excellence

Clinical & Business Insight

• Critically read, analyze, and interpret clinical evidence, translating scientific data into practical educational content.
• Define and manage content localization and market prioritization strategies, balancing clinical impact, budget constraints, and regional capabilities across EMEA.
• Interpret business and performance data to inform education strategy and prioritization
• Align education initiatives with regional commercial objectives, customer journeys, and product strategies

Program Management & Budget Ownership

• Manage education budgets, ensuring cost efficiency and ROI
• Coordinate timelines, resources, and cross‑functional inputs using structured project management approaches

Digital Enablement

• Leverage digital tools and platforms to deliver scalable education across EMEA
• Actively use and optimize platforms such as Microsoft Teams, Zoom, Microsoft Office, and Power BI for delivery, reporting, and insights
• Support the evolution of digital and hybrid education models

What we're looking for

• 6-10 years of professional experience, including at least 4 years’ experience working in an education, product specialist or clinical specialist role
• Experience in Medical Education field and/or DDS degree or equivalent
• Solid understanding of both traditional and digital orthodontic workflows
• Fluent English (written and spoken); additional European or Middle Eastern languages are a strong plus
• Excellent presentation and facilitation skills
• Strong pedagogic skills and knowledge of adult learning methodologies
• Results‑driven mindset, with experience assessing and reporting learning outcomes
• Strong coaching skills, particularly with stakeholders, speakers, and KOLs
• Ability to critically analyze clinical literature and translate evidence into education
• Ability to interpret business data and connect education initiatives to commercial impact
• Proven ability to align education programs with business objectives and KPIs
• Strong project management and budget planning capabilities
• High digital literacy, including Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Microsoft Office, and PBI
• Ability to balance clinical credibility, educational excellence, and business impact
• Strong cross‑culture communication skills in a complex EMEA environment
• Experience working in a regional or international (EMEA) role preferred
• Strategic mindset with hands‑on execution capability
• Passion for education, innovation, and continuous improvement