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 developing formal Impella programs by fostering sustainable relationships with account stakeholders and key opinion leaders (KOLs) in the hemodynamic support sector.

• The PPD is tasked with cultivating and overseeing strategic partnerships with key opinion leaders, thought leaders, and subject matter experts to further the organization's scientific, medical, and commercial objectives.

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

• The PPD represents all facets of Abiomed and acts as a field liaison to connect hospitals with internal resources such as the medical office, research, marketing, and executive teams.

• The PPD will collaborate with hospitals and administrators to pinpoint areas for program efficiencies through the implementation of best practices, protocol development, and workflow enhancements, ensuring the program's long-term viability.

• The PPD will work to identify program gaps and align internal resources as necessary to support the hospitals' objectives.

• The PPD will partner with systems of care and Integrated Delivery Networks (IDNs) to facilitate the adoption of best practices across the hospitals in the system.

⛳️ Requirements

• BA/BS 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 in KOL management or established connections in the geographic area.

• Experience collaborating with C-Suite hospital administrators.

• Prior experience partnering with leaders of IDNs or systems of care.

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

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

• Exceptional interpersonal skills, with experience developing relationships at all organizational levels to influence business objectives.

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

• Demonstrates responsiveness and a sense of urgency.

• Capable of prioritizing work and managing multiple priorities effectively.

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

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

• Mastery of cardiac anatomy and clinical data.

• Proficient in computer skills, with strong expertise in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint for data analysis, documentation, and presentations.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, business accident insurance, and group legal insurance.

• Consolidated retirement plan (pension) and savings plan (401(k)).

• Vacation – 120 hours per calendar year.

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