AMI Strategy & Program Development Manager

At Allergan Aesthetics, an AbbVie company, we develop, manufacture, and market a portfolio of leading aesthetics brands and products. Our aesthetics portfolio includes facial injectables, body contouring, plastics, skin care, and more. Our goal is to consistently provide our customers with innovation, education, exceptional service, and a commitment to excellence, all with a personal touch. For more information, visit https://global.allerganaesthetics.com/. Follow Allergan Aesthetics on LinkedIn.

Reporting to the Lead, Strategy & Program Development, this role is accountable for developing, executing, and managing Allergan Medical Institute (AMI) medical education programs focused on educating aesthetic healthcare providers (HCPs) on the Facial Aesthetics portfolio of products. In this role, the manager fosters strong relationships internally with AMI team, brand marketing teams, sales personnel, Medical Affairs, legal and compliance and externally with the AMI Faculty & Trainer, Key Opinion Leaders, Agency partners, and assists in creating innovative, best-in-class product education initiatives and HCP development to support the overall goals and objectives of the company.

Education Activities :

• Develop and manage medical education strategy, programs/curriculums and operation plans working closely with the lead, AMI members and cross-functional teams, with a focus on enhancing customer engagement and experience on AA products.
• Strategically develop, enhance and manage the ‘AMI Faculty of Experts’ speaker’s bureau to develop advocates of AMI Medical Education strategy.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously and accelerate Medical Education activities for the purpose of promoting the appropriate and optimal use of AA products.
• Plan, Review and Manage AMI/AA Medical Education messages among internal/external stakeholders (e.g. AMI team, cross-functional team, Faculty/Trainer, etc.).
• Manage and review monthly program/plan analytics and present findings/recommendations to the manager and team.
• Effectively work with contingent/temp workers and manage direct agency partners on AMI activity planning and program operations.
• Cultivate strong relationships with cross functional departments.
• Ensure programs are executed compliantly and in-line with regulatory and legal regulations.
• Take a proactive approach in researching new trends in facial aesthetics.
• Manage the expense within the agreed budget and contribute towards the setting of future budgets.
• Travel to select programs, events, and conventions.

Workplace Health & Safety :

• Proactively participate in Allergan’s WHS programs, adhere to policies and promote a safe work environment at all times.

• Bachelor’s degree or higher.
• Successful completion of relevant tertiary qualifications – science, healthcare or business related is preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of marketing or medical roles within Aesthetic/Pharmaceutical/Device or consumer goods experience.
• A strong understanding of educational program delivery as part of a marketing/brand management role is preferred.
• Experience in brand management roles/ medical strategy and education/ KOL development & event management would be advantageous.
• Strong commercial, marketing/brand management background with a proven track record of achieving targets.
• Passion and enthusiasm for education and driving behavioral change.

Strategic & Analytical Skills:

• Strategic thinking and ability to execute tactics on time
• Financial/budgetary experience
• Strong creative and conceptual thinking skills
• Strong problem resolution skills
• Navigates ambiguity – positively and proactively reacts to and manages ambiguous or unclear situations

Collaboration & Interpersonal Skills:

• Self-starter, able to collaborate with others to accomplish objectives
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Ability to build relationships, collaborate and influence key external and internal stakeholders
• Ability to effectively interact with all levels of executive management

Communication & Customer Engagement:

• Excellent presentation, communication, and writing skills
• Ability to effectively engage with customers in a professional and compliant manner
• Receptivity to feedback – welcomes and acts on feedback and displays humility

Organizational & Technical Abilities:

• Ability to set priorities and handle multiple tasks simultaneously with a high level of efficiency and flexibility
• Outstanding organizing skills with close attention to detail
• Intermediate or above skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook

Additional Requirements:

• Ability to travel both internationally and domestically

The Allergan Medical Institute® (AMI) is dedicated to promoting excellence in clinical practice and improving patient outcomes. As a world leader in medical aesthetics, Allergan Aesthetics (AA) is deeply committed to keeping clinicals at the forefront of facial aesthetics by providing omnichannel Medical Education Events that are designed and executed to develop educational journey of HCP (Health Care Providers) and upskill them with the use of AA facial injectables products.

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