Professional Affairs Manager (Medical)

Cogito; Southampton; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Professional Affairs Manager to elevate its scientific presence in the EMEA region. This role involves managing clinical affairs activities, ensuring compliance in marketing materials, and developing key opinion leader relationships. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in optometry or ophthalmology, excellent medical writing skills, and experience in compliance and quality assurance. Join a forward-thinking company dedicated to improving the lives of lens wearers and making a significant impact in the medical equipment manufacturing industry.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in optometry or ophthalmology.
• Strong knowledge of medical writing and peer-reviewed publishing.

Responsibilities

• Lead KOL development programme to create new KOL speakers.
• Review EMEA marketing content for compliance with protocols.

Skills

Optometry

Medical Writing

Compliance Review

Training Delivery

Education

Bachelor's in Optometry or Ophthalmology

Medical Writing Certification

Job description

Cogito Southampton, England, United Kingdom

Professional Affairs Manager (Medical)

Cogito Southampton, England, United Kingdom

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CooperVision is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of soft contact lenses with a presence in over 100 countries. Being part of CooperVision means helping improve the way people see each day. It’s more than making contact lenses, it’s about giving lens wearers freedom and confidence to move about their daily lives. We’re all about bright futures – for our people and those who wear our contact lenses.

Role Overview

The Professional Affairs Manager - Medical EMEA will be responsible for elevating our scientific presence and capabilities at a regional level. They will plan and manage the development of clinical affairs activity & programmes in the EMEA region, ensuring that organisational objectives are met both regionally and in local markets, and furthering the thought leadership position of the organization within the scientific community.

They will bring robust credibility to our scientific messaging and ensure regional marketing and professional affairs materials are evidence-based and compliant. They will develop and nurture KOL relationships, building on existing relationships and developing new ones.

Candidate Profile

The Clinical Affairs Manager EMEA will be an individual with a high attention to detail who enjoys critical analysis and review. They will be organized, driven, and competent at giving and receiving constructive feedback. They must be comfortable working independently and as part of a team, managing stakeholders at various levels.

Essential Functions

1. Lead the KOL development programme to support the creation of a pool of new KOL speakers, advocates, and early adopters in local markets.
2. Review all EMEA marketing and professional affairs content for compliance with protocols.
3. Support local teams in understanding compliant content creation principles.
4. Partner with the myopia team to promote thought leadership and scientific credentials.
5. Oversee abstracts submitted to conferences in collaboration with Global Medical Affairs.
6. Assist in creating and supporting presentations for global conferences and develop medical writing skills.
7. Ensure research and market assessments are conducted ethically and support marketing claims.
8. Develop new marketing claims based on research and published papers.
9. Collaborate with marketing and legal teams to communicate scientific messages effectively.
10. Summarize peer-reviewed articles on CLs for regional updates.
11. Present at international professional events on clinical topics.
12. Challenge unsubstantiated claims and messaging.
13. Create and publish clinical articles and support marketing content.
14. Contribute to annual planning processes.

Experience & Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years’ experience in optometry or ophthalmology.
• Strong knowledge of medical writing and peer-reviewed publishing.
• Experience with compliance and quality assurance review.
• Experience designing and delivering training and presentations to diverse audiences.

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Design, Consulting, and Management
• Industry: Medical Equipment Manufacturing