Head of Medical Professional Affairs, Southeast Asia Korea

pspan style=font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serifstrongWiden Your Horizons. Join the Next Chapter of Your Career/strong/span/pp /ppspan style=font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serifAt EssilorLuxottica, we are committed to empowering our people to grow and succeed. This is your opportunity to take your career to the next level, embrace new challenges, and continue making a difference. /span/ppspan style=font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serifWe work for a brighter future, thinking today about the world of tomorrow. ​/span/ppspan style=font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serifDon’t miss the chance to shape your strong#FutureInSight/strong with us!/span/ppstrongAbout EssilorLuxottica/strong/ppEssilorLuxottica is a global leader in the design, manufacturing and distribution of ophthalmic lenses, frames and sunglasses. In 2024, it declared 26,5Bn € revenue, with over 200,000 employees across 150 countries, 631 operations facilities, 121 distribution centres, 300.000 customers and 18.000 stores. Its mission is empowering humans and addressing the evolving vision care needs and personal style aspirations./ppSince 2022, the Medical and Professional Affairs department has expanded to engage Eye Care Professionals, Optometrists, Ophthalmologists, Orthoptists, and dispensing eyecare professionals by communicating scientific and evidence-based information from research and publications, participating in congresses, scientific meetings, as well as actively collaborating with external experts and partnering with key professional organisations. /ppWe are now seeking an experienced and visionary strongMedical amp; Professional Affairs Director for the SEAK region/strong to strengthen our medical leadership, expand our scientific footprint, and support the commercial success of our products and innovations./pp /ppstrongPosition Overview/strong/ppThe Medical amp; Professional Affairs Director – SEAK is responsible for defining and executing the Medical and Professional Affairs strategy across the region, in alignment with EssilorLuxottica’s global strategy. This includes leadership across Myopia Management, Presbyopia, Light Management, Care solutions, Wearables, Medical Technologies and Clinical Instruments./ppThis role serves as the strongprofessional and scientific face of EssilorLuxottica/strong in SEAK, building strong partnerships with independent medical experts, academia, professional associations, ophthalmologists, optometrists, orthoptists, and paediatricians. You will provide medical and scientific expertise across marketing, sales, retail, and brand teams while ensuring the highest standards of scientific evidence, professional credibility, and regulatory compliance./ppThis is a highly cross-functional leadership role, requiring collaboration with global, regional and markets, stakeholders, strategic influence, and the ability to translate scientific insights into impactful medical and business outcomes./pp /ppstrongResponsibilities:/strong/ppstrong1. Strategic Leadership amp; Medical Strategy Development/strong/pul type=discliDevelop and execute the Medical amp; Professional Affairs strategy for the SEAK region in alignment with EssilorLuxottica’s global medical strategy and business objectives./liliStrengthen the role of Medical Technologies and Medical Affairs within the professional community and internal business stakeholders to support vision care optical categories, wearables, and medical innovations./liliIntegrate medical strategy with brand, marketing, sales, and category strategies to accelerate business impact./liliLead the implementation of the Vision Care Optical Categories strategy, with a focus on Essilor® Stellest ® and Myopia Management programs from prescription to dispensing and Presbyopia./li/ulpstrong2. Scientific Leadership amp; Subject Matter Expertise/strong/pul type=discliServe as the scientific expert in eye health, vision care, eye care management concepts./liliLead medical and scientific data dissemination, share of voice, and expert-driven insights to support commercial success./liliProvide key medical inputs for business planning and go-to-market strategies./liliEnsure scientific credibility and alignment with clinical best practices across SEAK markets./li/ulpstrong3. Professional Engagement amp; External Relations/strong/pul type=discliRepresent EssilorLuxottica as the primary medical and professional interface in the SEAK region./liliIdentify, engage, and develop relationships with external experts, including ophthalmologists, optometrists, academia, and professional institutions and associations./liliSupport professional relations with optometrists, ophthalmologists, orthoptists, and paediatricians./liliDevelop the network of external experts, organize and lead Advisory Boards, Ficus Groups and Expert forums./li/ulpstrong4. Professional Events, Congresses amp; Scientific Presence/strong/pul type=discliDefine priorities and develop the plan for EssilorLuxottica’s participation in regional professional congresses./liliIn partnership with Business and Marketing teams, define the event plan for Optometry and Ophthalmology across SEAK./liliRepresent the company at professional events, conferences, and congresses to elevate EssilorLuxottica’s scientific voice./li/ulpstrong5. Medical Education /strong/pul type=discliDevelop and localize global medical education programs and scientific training for internal teams, eye care practitioners, and academic partners./liliEnsure alignment with global medical education and evidence-based practices./liliElevate the scientific competence of internal teams and external practitioners./li/ulpstrong6. Medical Communications amp; Materials/strong/pul type=discliOversee localization of global medical packs while ensuring compliance with SEAK regulations and clinical practices./liliIdentify and collaborate with reference ophthalmologists and external experts for validation and endorsement of materials./liliLead internal and external communication across:/liul type=circleliPR plans dedicated to the medical channel (organic and paid)/liliMedical activity amplification for the optical channel/liliPrograms to expand medical activities within retail and business branches/li/ul/ulpstrong7. Results Tracking amp; Performance Monitoring/strong/pul type=discliDevelop and implement medical activity tracking systems./liliMeasure impact and propose corrective actions or strategic adjustments when needed./liliConsolidate regional medical metrics and insights for leadership decision-making./li/ulpstrong8. Compliance amp; Medical Governance/strong/pul type=discliEnsure all medical and professional activities comply with regional laws, regulations, and internal policies./liliServe as the gatekeeper of medical accuracy, scientific rigor, and compliance in all SEAK markets./liliGuide teams to uphold clinical standards and responsible interactions with healthcare professionals./li/ulpstrong9. Scientific Watch amp; Competitive Intelligence/strong/pul type=discliMonitor clinical and scientific developments across SEAK to ensure alignment with best practices./liliTrack innovations in digital technologies relevant to medical and professional affairs./liliMonitor competitive medical activities to maintain EssilorLuxottica’s leadership position./liliEncourage continuous learning and scientific updates within the team./li/ulpstrong10. Team Leadership amp; Cross-Functional Coordination/strong/pul type=discliLead, develop, and manage the Medical amp; Professional Affairs teams across SEAK/liliFacilitate collaboration across medical, marketing, sales, legal, regulatory, and global teams./li/ulp /ppstrongRequirements:/strong/ppstrongTechnical Skills amp; Experience/strong/pul type=discliMD, Bachelor/Master degree in Optics, Optometry, Vision Science, PhD (MBA is a plus)./liliMinimum 10 years of experience in the eye care or medical device sector./liliStrong experience in eye care, medical technologies, pharma companies/liliDemonstrated capability in external stakeholders engagement, professional relations, and medical education./liliPrevious experience in team management./li/ulpstrongSoft Skills amp; Leadership Competencies/strong/pul type=discliStrong leadership and people development skills/liliExcellent verbal and written communication/liliStrategic and business-oriented mindset/liliResults-driven with strong prioritization skills/liliComfortable in a fast-paced, evolving environment/liliStrong analytical and problem-solving orientation/liliEmpathy, active listening, and persuasion abilities/li/ulp /ppspan style=font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serifstrongOur Diversity, Equity and Inclusion commitment​/strong/span/pp /ppspan style=font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serifWe are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We celebrate diversity and provide equal opportunities to all, regardless of race, gender, ethnicity, religion, disability, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic that makes us unique./span/p