Job Description

What You Can Expect

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The Manager, Medical Education - SET & CMFT, Asia Pacific is responsible for developing and executing surgeon education strategies across the region for SET & CMFT Segments and associated enabling technologies. Acting as the segment lead for SET & CMFT, this role designs comprehensive education pathways, drives faculty engagement, and ensures consistent, high-quality program delivery across diverse markets.


Aligned with regional business priorities, the role focuses on advancing clinical capability, supporting technology adoption, and strengthening procedural proficiency through impactful, evidence-based medical education that enhances surgeon experience.

How You'll Create Impact

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Principal Duties & Responsibilities

Own the Segment (including relevant technology in segment eg ROSA, case planning tools etc). 30%

Lead surgeon education for a defined procedural area across APAC, seeking input from segment marketing teams to ensure commercial alignment and from internal sales training teams/product managers on clinical expertise. Serve as focal point to align medical education initiatives with BU priorities and New Product Introductions (NPIs). Act as the educational specialist, guiding local teams on program design and delivery.

Build and Deliver Structured Pathways. 25%

Define the complete learning journey from surgeon onboarding to advanced use. Develop standardized training pathways, content, and delivery formats. Create reusable tools and modules to support regional and local execution. Ensure consistent experience across markets with local adaptations where appropriate. Collaborate with country teams to implement programs effectively.

Co-Own Faculty Development. 20%

Partner with local teams to identify and grow faculty aligned to segment needs. Lead regional Train the Trainer and Bioskill lab events. Support faculty in delivering consistent, high-quality education. Strengthen the regional KOL network and future educator pipeline.

Support Local Execution and Continuous Improvement. 15%

Provide local teams with ready-to-execute content and program frameworks. Help reduce duplication and streamline delivery. Track program outcomes and apply feedback for ongoing improvement. Monitor, evaluate and enhance the effectiveness of medical education programs, formats and materials in the region.

Compliance and Budget Management. 10%

Ensure all activities comply with ZB and local regulatory, compliance, and ethical standards. Manage budgets, resources, and external vendors to deliver programs efficiently. Provide periodic reports on medical education functions at regional level.

What Makes You Stand Out

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Expected Areas of Competence

Strategic thinking

with the ability to translate medical/scientific needs into effective education strategies/programs.

Strong leadership

in line with ZB leadership competencies and team management skills with excellent communication, leadership, and relationship-building skills.

High ethical standards

and commitment to compliance with strong understanding of regulatory and compliance requirements in medical education.

Results-oriented

with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and strategic mindset with strong execution capability.

Customer-focused and results-driven

with ability to establish assigned programs to ensure the maximum effectiveness of the organization's efforts in achieving strategic goals.

Innovation mindset

- sees the potential for novel relationships with key customers and thinks ahead in non-incremental ways to develop superior competitive strategies to support growth and productivity priorities.

High cultural awareness

and regional adaptability with strong oral and written communication skills in English.

Strong interpersonal skills

with ability to build rapport and influence all ZB customers, both internal and external.

Digital expertise

- skilled in digital learning platforms (Surgeon Digital Platform, Cvent), and education technologies (VR, AR).

Your Background

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Education

Bachelor's degree required (preferably in technology, healthcare/clinical, or marketing)

Professional Experience

Minimum 5 years recent experience

in the specific orthopedics segment they will lead (e.g. Shoulder & Sports Medicine, Thoracic & F&A)

7+ years in healthcare or medical devices

, with experience working directly with orthopaedic surgeons, including cadaveric lab training environments.

Blend of Clinical experience, Marketing/Sales exposure, and Product Management

Proven track record

in driving surgeon training and education initiatives

Demonstrated success

in leading medical education programs in APAC

Experience collaborating

with KOLs, faculty, and cross-functional stakeholders

Special Expertise

Strong understanding

of APAC markets, languages, and regulatory context

Leads development

of APAC-centric programs, with the ability to build independently or adapt global content where available

Languages

Fluent in English Proficiency in one or more Asian languages is a plus

Personal Skills

Excellent communication, leadership, and relationship-building skills High cultural awareness and regional adaptability Strategic mindset with strong execution capability Customer-focused and results-driven

Travel Expectations

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Approximately 30-40% within APAC region.