Head of Training & Education Implant APAC

MANFIELD EMPLOYMENT SERVICES PTE LTD; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in dental education seeks a Head of Training and Education to strategize and oversee training initiatives in the APAC region. This crucial role involves developing educational programs, management of training teams, and engaging with important stakeholders to align with market needs. The candidate must demonstrate strong leadership and an in-depth understanding of training methodologies, ensuring all events comply with industry standards.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a senior leadership role in training and education.
• Expertise in developing training strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Experience in managing budgets and ensuring compliance.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the APAC training and education strategy.
• Build, lead, and mentor a high-performing team.
• Design and manage training curricula and programs.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Stakeholder engagement

Training program design

Adaptability

Education

Degree in Education or related field

Job description

Role

The tasks include building training and education infrastructure and strategy in the APAC region, being responsible for the creation, implementation and tracking of educational programs, focusing on the market needs and aligned with the business strategies. The Head of Training and Education is responsible to guide the strategy behind the educational programs in APAC, ensuring that needs in regional markets are addressed by the programs. Quality and effectiveness of courses, implementation of planned activities, resource planning, know-how will be monitored by the professional, guaranteeing that the programs are in line with the guidelines provided by the global headquarters.

Tasks

• Develop and implement the APAC training and education strategy aligned with the company's global vision and regional business objectives.
• Lead the creation of training programs that cater to dental professionals, universities, and students, focusing on basic and advanced clinical techniques, product usage, and continuing education.
• Collaborate with sales, marketing, and product management teams to align education initiatives with regional business growth plans.

Team Leadership

• Build, lead, and mentor a high-performing team of training specialists, clinical educators, and support staff across APAC.
• Ensure consistency and quality in training delivery across diverse markets within the region.

Designing and implementation of educational programs

• Design and manage training curricula, including e-learning modules, in-person workshops, seminars, and conferences.
• Establish partnerships with dental schools, professional organizations, and key opinion leaders (KOLs) to drive educational outreach.
• Stay updated on clinical advancements, industry trends, and competitor education programs to ensure content relevance.

Stakeholders engagement

• Serve as a regional ambassador for the company's education initiatives, strengthening relationships with dental professionals and institutions.
• Work closely with global training teams to adapt materials and programs to APAC-specific needs and implement them in scalable way.

KOL development and management

• Foster a community of Key Opinion Leaders in APAC, gathering professionals with different backgrounds and profiles.
• Work with the local organizations to create speaking opportunities for the speakers, in APAC and globally.
• Be a liaison between local markets and global KOLs.
• Disseminate and ensure a culture of compliance and standardized when engaging KOLs.

Educational events

• Responsible for the scientific program of regional events, collaborating with the team to ensure a diverse and interesting line-up of speakers and topics.
• Propose speakers, topics and workshop sessions that are in line with the business strategies and customers’ needs and interests.

Customer and internal trainings

• Be the technical main contact person for corporate customers / universities / local trainers at subsidiaries in the region.
• Guarantee the compliance of the internal trainings.
• Onboard relevant new joiners in the APAC team.

Performance Measurement

• Manage the regional training and education budget, ensuring cost-effective execution of programs.
• Ensure all educational activities comply with local regulations, professional standards, and company policies.

Budget and Compliance

• Manage the regional training and education budget, ensuring cost-effective execution of programs.
• Ensure all educational activities comply with local regulations, professional standards, and company policies.