Physician Program Director

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Iowa, +4 more states.

📋 Description

• The Physician Program Director (PPD) is dedicated to creating formal Impella programs by building sustainable relationships with account stakeholders and key opinion leaders (KOLs) in the hemodynamic support sector.

• Cultivate and oversee strategic partnerships with key opinion leaders, thought leaders, and subject matter experts to align with the organization’s scientific, medical, and commercial objectives.

• Facilitate effective engagement, collaboration, and communication between the company and its network of experts to bolster brand credibility, education, and innovation.

• Represent all facets of Abiomed and serve as a field liaison to connect hospitals with internal resources, including the medical office, research, marketing, and executive teams.

• Work alongside hospitals and hospital administrators to pinpoint areas for program efficiencies through the implementation of best practices, protocol development, and workflow enhancements, ensuring the long-term viability of programs.

• Identify gaps in programs and coordinate internal resources as needed to meet the hospitals' objectives.

• Partner with systems of care and Integrated Delivery Networks (IDNs) to facilitate the adoption of best practices across the hospitals within the network.

⛳️ Requirements

• BA/BS degree is required.

• MBS or MBA is preferred.

• A minimum of 4 successful years of sales experience with Abiomed OR over 7 years of related industry sales experience demonstrating proven success.

• Previous experience managing KOLs or existing relationships in the designated geographic area.

• Prior collaborative experience with C-Suite hospital administrators.

• Experience partnering with leaders of IDNs or systems of care.

• Must be willing to travel extensively overnight (70% depending on geography).

• Strong knowledge of US healthcare policy and payment systems, including hospital and physician reimbursement.

• Exceptional interpersonal skills, with experience in cultivating relationships across all organizational levels to achieve business objectives.

• Ability to integrate strategic thinking with detailed planning and robust tactical execution.

• Demonstrates a sense of urgency and responsiveness.

• Capable of prioritizing tasks and managing multiple responsibilities.

• Proven ability to effectively manage projects and drive initiatives to fruition.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including strong presentation capabilities.

• Mastery of cardiac anatomy and clinical data.

• Proficient computer skills, with advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint for data analysis, documentation, and presentations.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.

• Life insurance.

• Short- and long-term disability.

• Business accident insurance.

• Group legal insurance.

• Consolidated retirement plan (pension).

• Savings plan (401(k)).

• Vacation – 120 hours per calendar year.

• Sick time - 40 hours per calendar year; for employees residing in Washington State – 56 hours per calendar year.

• Holiday pay, including Floating Holidays – 13 days per calendar year.

• Work, Personal, and Family Time - up to 40 hours per calendar year.

• Parental Leave – 480 hours within one year of the birth/adoption/foster care of a child.

• Condolence Leave – 30 days for an immediate family member; 5 days for an extended family member.

• Caregiver Leave – 10 days.

• Volunteer Leave – 4 days.

• Military Spouse Time-Off – 80 hours.

• Company car allowance through the Company’s FLEET program.