Senior Manager – Medical Education (SPM & ENT) | Japan
Location: Japan
Reporting Line: International Medical Education Leadership
Team Management: Yes (2 direct reports)
Position Overview
This role is responsible for leading the medical education strategy and execution for Surgical Performance Management (SPM) and ENT portfolios in Japan within an international business structure. The position translates commercial and clinical priorities into high-impact educational initiatives that support safe, effective product adoption.
Working closely with international medical education leadership and local business units, the role owns the full lifecycle of healthcare professional education programs, including strategy development, content creation, execution, and performance evaluation.
Key Responsibilities
Medical Education Strategy and Program Delivery
Develop and execute a strategic roadmap and annual medical education plan aligned with business objectives
Design educational content, curricula, learning objectives, and participant targeting strategies
Deliver high-quality education programs for surgeons, nurses, residents, fellows, and other healthcare professionals
Provide on-site support for education programs related to SPM and ENT portfolios
Collaborate with international program leaders to ensure alignment with regional and global training strategies
Manage education budgets and ensure cost-effective program delivery
Establish and maintain partnerships with relevant medical societies and evaluate their impact annually
Ensure full adherence to global and local compliance standards, including faculty agreements and regulatory requirements
Innovation and Digital Learning
Advance innovative learning approaches, including blended and digital education models
Lead the development of locally relevant e-learning content for global learning platforms
Support hands-on and experiential training programs, including those delivered through regional training centers
Performance Measurement and Continuous Improvement
Implement frameworks to evaluate training effectiveness and product adoption
Monitor key performance indicators, participant feedback, and return on investment
Prepare regular performance reports for regional and global stakeholders
Compliance and Governance
Ensure consistent application of global compliance standards across all education activities
Monitor regulatory changes and communicate required updates
Identify compliance gaps and training needs across the organization
Team Leadership
Lead, coach, and develop a team of two medical education professionals
Define clear roles, priorities, and accountability
Foster a culture of engagement, high performance, and continuous improvement
Oversee workload planning and ensure high-quality execution
Travel
Approximately 20–30% domestic travel within Japan
Required Background
Education
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in business or a related discipline
Professional Experience
10+ years of experience in medical education or marketing within the medical device industry
Strong experience with SPM and/or ENT product areas
Demonstrated success in cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder management
Experience leading and developing small teams
Strong commercial awareness and business acumen
Core Competencies
Strategic planning and execution capability
Strong influencing, negotiation, and stakeholder engagement skills
Excellent project management and operational discipline
High ethical standards with a strong compliance mindset
Clear and effective communication skills
Proactive, independent leadership style
Ability to perform effectively in dynamic and evolving environments
Continuous improvement orientation
Additional Capabilities
Solid understanding of healthcare systems at both local and global levels
Experience working within multicultural, matrix-based organizations
Strong organizational, planning, and Microsoft Office skills
Flexibility to accommodate non-standard working hours when required