Medical and Professional Affairs Manager, SEA Korea

Essilorluxottica Asia Pacific PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading eyewear company in Singapore is seeking a Medical & Professional Affairs Manager to drive educational initiatives and strengthen partnerships with healthcare professionals. You will coordinate medical activities for product launches and manage educational programs across Southeast Asia. Candidates should have a relevant degree and extensive experience in medical affairs or KOL management within med-tech or pharma sectors.

Benefits

Employee Shareholding Program

Flexible ways of working

Paid days off

Team-building events

Medical benefits

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years in medical affairs or KOL management.
• Experience in organizing multi-country events across Southeast Asia.
• Familiarity with SEA regulatory frameworks for medical devices.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain partnerships with healthcare professionals.
• Plan and present scientific content for congresses and webinars.
• Coordinate medical activities for product launches.

Skills

Partnership building

Project management

Analytical mindset

Digital-savvy

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Optometry, Ophthalmic Science, Life Sciences

MBA or advanced clinical/academic degree

Job description

If you’ve worn a pair of glasses, we’ve already met.

We are a global leader in the design, manufacture, and distribution of ophthalmic lenses, frames, and sunglasses. We offer our industry stakeholders in over 150 countries access to a global platform of high-quality vision care products such as the Essilor brand, with Varilux, Crizal, Stellest and Transitions, iconic brands that consumers love such as Ray‑Ban, Oakley, Persol and Vogue Eyewear, as well as a network that offers consumers high-quality vision care and best‑in‑class shopping experiences such as Sunglass Hut and LensCrafters, and leading e‑commerce platforms.

Join our global community of over 190,000 dedicated employees around the world in driving the transformation of the eyewear and eyecare industry.

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Your role

As the Medical & Professional Affairs Manager for SEAK, you will partner closely with Marketing and Commercial teams to expand access to our eye‑care portfolio through professional education, scientific engagement, event execution, and digital initiatives. A key focus of your role will be to build and maintain trusted relationships with healthcare professionals (HCPs), key opinion leaders (KOLs), and independent medical experts (IMEs). You will also facilitate participation in major industry conferences to reinforce EssilorLuxottica’s position as a thought leader in the field. In addition, you will support the strategic development of key categories - such as myopia control and progressive lenses - by leveraging scientific and clinical content to strengthen eye care professionals' (ECPs') product recommendations.

Main Responsibilities:

HCP & IME Engagement

• Build and maintain strong partnerships with ophthalmologists, optometrists, academic institutions, and professional societies.
• Respond to unsolicited medical inquiries in accordance with compliance guidelines.

Scientific & Educational Programs

• Plan, develop, and present scientific content for congress booths, symposia, advisory boards, and webinars
• Localize global training modules tailored to SEA & Korea.
• Support the development of strategic categories such as myopia control and progressive lenses via the use of scientific and clinical content to enhance recommendations from HCPs

Market Planning & Launch Excellence

• Coordinate pre‑launch and post‑launch medical activities, aligning with Commercial to drive demand and measure brand performance.
• Oversee development of marketing, advertising, and sales‑promotion assets that enhance customer experience.

Strategic & Operational Leadership

• Provide medical insight for product‑commercialization strategies and resource allocation.
• Manage budgets, agencies, and vendors; track ROI and report on key metrics.
• Ensure all activities comply with regional regulatory and corporate governance standards.

Field & Customer Support

• Deliver on‑site clinical education, troubleshooting, and consultative support to customers and sales teams.
• Mentor Medical Representatives and Professional Trainers to ensure consistent, high‑quality scientific dialogue across markets.

Main Requirements:

• Minimum Bachelor’s degree in Optometry, Ophthalmic Science, Life Sciences, or related field (required), MBA or advanced clinical/academic degree (preferred).
• Minimum 5 years in medical affairs, KOL management, or professional education within med‑tech, pharma, or medical‑device sectors.
• Proven track record orchestrating multi‑country events and programs across diverse cultures in Southeast Asia; ophthalmic/eye‑care experience strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated success managing budgets, agencies, and complex stakeholder networks.
• Familiarity with SEA regulatory and compliance frameworks for medical devices.
• Experience supporting multiple countries in a regional role; able to travel as needed.
• Analytical mindset with strong project‑management and digital‑savvy skills.
• Self‑starter who thrives in a fast‑paced, matrixed environment and works with minimal supervision.

What’s in it for you

In EssilorLuxottica, you are not defined just by your job title. Each career adventure is unique, but have a glimpse of the benefits and perks you can have by choosing us.

1. Gain access to countless opportunities for growth - whether horizontally, vertically, or internationally - within a globally recognized leader that has a strong presence worldwide and covers every step of the value creation process (from R&D to Manufacturing, from Distribution to Stores, and everything in between).
2. Join the Employee Shareholding Program to share in the Company’s success and directly benefit from EssilorLuxottica’s growth.
3. Possibility of flexible ways of working and entitlement to a set number of paid days off each year to relax, recharge, spend time with family and pursue personal interests.
4. Enjoy team‑building events and recreational activities organized by our volunteer‑based ‘Happiness Committee’ in Singapore.
5. Opportunity to volunteer with the OneSight EssilorLuxottica Foundation and be an active part of our mission to improve lives by improving sight.
6. Medical benefits including health insurance coverage for hospital & surgical, outpatient - general practitioner and specialist, TCM, dental, and mental wellbeing.

Recruiting process

Our recruitment process may vary; If you are selected, you will be contacted by our recruiters to guide you through the specific steps for your application.

Our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion commitment

We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We celebrate diversity and provide equal opportunities to all, regardless of race, gender, ethnicity, religion, disability, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic that makes us unique.