Global Medical Education Life Cycle and Demo Materials Manager

Our MissionOur company goal is to be the most customer focused and innovative oral care company in the world. At the heart of advancing oral care solutions worldwide, the Global Medical Education team drives the empowerment and education of our internal and external partners to ensure the effective adoption and application of Straumann innovations.Our MissionOur company goal is to be the most customer focused and innovative oral care company in the world. At the heart of advancing oral care solutions worldwide, the Global Medical Education team drives the empowerment and education of our internal and external partners to ensure the effective adoption and application of Straumann innovations.Your PurposeThe Straumann Global Medical Education team is responsible for the successful commercialization of Straumann innovations from a training and education perspective. This function is vital to facilitate meaningful learning experiences that elevate professional skills, inspire confidence, and ultimately improve patient care outcomes globally. You play a crucial role in bringing our education programs to life by implementing and managing hands‑on experiences for healthcare professionals to nurture confident use of Straumann innovations.Your ImpactIn this role, you enable the end-to-end delivery of impactful learning experiences and exploit your strong analytical and financial modeling capabilities and excellent stakeholder management and negotiation skills to manage Straumann’s course materials portfolio. We seek a highly analytical and results oriented professional with experience in international medical device environments to lead:The end-to-end implementation of new course and demo materials concepts in collaboration with internal product and education management organizations, Straumann Group supply chain, as well as 3rd party vendors.The end-to-end lean management of course demo materials portfolio in collaboration with regions, key markets and select 3rd party education partners.Strategic cost optimization initiatives for course and demo materials in collaboration with cross-functional teams, i.e. finance, accounting, procurement, supply chain, education and external partners.Who You’ll Collaborate WithGlobal education, product management, and events teams3rd Party KOLs and course coordinatorsInternal service departments, such as:Engineering for course material developmentLogistics for course materials handlingWarehouse for course materials inventory managementYour Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)Financial KPIsManage and reduce COGS, handling mark-ups, and operational costs for course and demo materialsAnnual realized savings versus baselineIncreased number of courses delivered within existing budgetsOperational KPIsSupport forecasting and demand planningImplement hands‑on exercise kitsOptimize and simplify training model portfoliosIncrease adoption of alternatives to animal and cadaver modelsImprove standardization across countries and regionsYour Qualifications ExperienceMBA or equivalent advanced degree in Business Administration, Finance, Operations, or related field5+ years of experience in dentistry space within international medical device or healthcare organizationsProven track record in cost optimization, lean management, and operational transformationExperience working in global matrix organizationsAbility to lead cross-functional initiatives and organizational changeStrong communication and presentation skillsCompetence working with MS Office programsKnowledge of dental implantology and digital clinical workflows are a strong plus.Fluency in English is mandatory. Other languages are an advantage.Personal AttributesMotivated self-starterTeam-spirited, structured, results oriented and pragmatic approach to workStrong communication and listening skillsExcellent interpersonal skills with ability to nurture effective in person or remote working relationshipAbility to travel (est. 15%)Please note that this role is based in Basel and its hybrid working model with 2 remote working days/week. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability.Employment Type: Full TimeAlternative Locations: Switzerland : BaselTravel Percentage: 0 - 20% #J-18808-Ljbffr