Professional Advocacy Manager

Davita Inc.; Menlo Park (CA); Remote; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization is seeking a Manager of Professional Advocacy to enhance their strategic thought leadership in the U.S. This role involves relationship management with healthcare professionals and oversight of advisory boards, as well as collaboration on promotional content for major medical events. Candidates should have significant experience in the medical device sector, strong project management skills, and the ability to build professional networks.

Qualifications

• 8-10 years in the medical device industry, sales, or marketing.
• Experience in budget and contract management.
• Willingness to travel 20-40% overnight.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage advisory boards for strategic objectives.
• Engage with HCP consultants to improve portfolio visibility.
• Plan promotional activities for medical conferences.

Skills

Relationship Building

Project Management

Budget Management

Sales

Marketing

Compliance Knowledge

Strategic Planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in business or life sciences

MBA or master's preferred

Job description

Overview:

The Manager of Professional Advocacy will play a key role in expanding the strategic U.S. healthcare provider (HCP) thought leadership strategy to support Sight Sciences' commercialization strategy.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and manage advisory boards in alignment with functional objectives
• Spend approximately 15% of the year in the operating room and clinics with HCPs to learn and build relationships
• Engage HCP consultants to help develop and implement strategies that thwart competition and increase positive portfolio noise
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on content development for national symposia and tradeshows
• Plan and coordinate promotional activities at major medical conferences and symposia
• Develop training and communication plans for HCP consultant management
• Implement a comprehensive metrics plan including HCP interactions, development, and activities
• Serve as liaison between VP and HCP consultants at major societal meetings
• Attend industry conventions, trade shows, and scientific meetings to gather customer and market insights
• Manage current HCP consultant contracts, compliance, and program scheduling, including verification with sales and marketing activities

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in business, life sciences, or equivalent; MBA or master's preferred
• 8-10 years of experience in the medical device industry; sales, marketing, or project management experience preferred
• Experience in budget and contract management for HCP consulting
• Ability to build and manage relationships with physicians, distributors, and investigators
• Collaborate with marketing, commercial, and clinical teams on HCP strategies
• Knowledge of competitive technologies and industry developments
• Professional image and relationship-building skills
• Ability to promote team culture and morale
• Understanding of ethics, compliance, and regulatory guidelines in the industry
• Strong project and time management skills
• Willingness to travel 20-40% overnight

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