Remote Professional Affairs Manager for Eye Care & KOLs

Premier Talent Partners; New York (NY); Remote; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Paid time off

Job summary

Premier Talent Partners seeks an experienced Professional Affairs Manager to lead eye-care engagement initiatives across the U.S. The role focuses on developing relationships with KOLs, ophthalmologists, and professional organizations, supporting education, advisory boards, product launches, and industry events.

The ideal candidate has 4+ years in eye-care, strong scientific communication, and a robust network within ophthalmology and optometry.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of direct experience in eye-care or ophthalmology.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Life Sciences, or related field (or 6+ years ophthalmology experience).
• 3–5 years supporting professional engagement, sales support, or marketing activities.

Responsibilities

• Identify, cultivate, and manage relationships with leading eye-care professionals and KOLs.
• Lead KOL mapping, stakeholder engagement, and relationship development activities across therapeutic areas.
• Establish partnerships with ophthalmologists, optometrists, professional societies, and academic institutions.
• Organize and facilitate advisory boards, expert meetings, and educational programs for eye-care professionals.
• Coordinate engagement initiatives, including contracts, event planning, and scheduling.
• Represent the organization at major ophthalmology and optometry conferences, congresses, and trade shows.
• Collaborate with Sales, Medical Affairs, and Marketing teams to support product education, clinical presentations, and commercial strategies.
• Contribute to pre-launch, launch, and post-launch activities of new products.
• Support continuing education efforts and scientific engagement programs.
• Develop relationships with professional groups and influence industry thought leadership.
• Collect and utilize HCP feedback and testimonials to enhance educational and marketing efforts.
• Monitor industry trends, competitor activities, and emerging engagement opportunities.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and contribute to engagement best practices.

Skills

Relationship building

Project management

Scientific communication

Healthcare industry knowledge

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business/Life Sciences

6+ years ophthalmology experience

Job description

Premier Talent Partners seeks an experienced Professional Affairs Manager to lead eye-care engagement initiatives across the U.S. The role focuses on developing relationships with KOLs, ophthalmologists, and professional organizations, supporting education, advisory boards, product launches, and industry events.

The ideal candidate has 4+ years in eye-care, strong scientific communication, and a robust network within ophthalmology and optometry.