Associate Director Education Development

The Associate Director, Education Development is a business development role in the IME/CME (Independent Medical Education/Continuing Medical Education) sector, focused on generating new grant opportunities and supporter relationships. This individual reports to the Director, Education Development, M3 IME (Netherlands). This is a firewalled position: the individual sells M3 IME services only, maintaining the business separation required for accredited education in the US and in many other markets globally.

The Associate Director, Education Development will work autonomously to identify and cultivate new business relationships, and grow existing ones, within target supporter companies agreed with the Director, Education Development. Ultimately, this role will support M3 IME's financial goals by building a robust network of decision makers, delivering qualified opportunities, developing presentations and concept proposals, and supporting opportunities through to close for both organic and new business.
Primary duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:  Opportunity Identification, Business Development and Selling   To deliver outbound business development and selling activities on behalf of M3 IME.
To work with the Director, Education Development and other M3 IME team members to grow business for current and new offerings, by building relationships with prospective supporters and setting up introductory meetings.
Cultivate a network of key global decision makers and influencers in IME/CME, aligned to the M3 IME strategy
Generate outbound leads and opportunities, both RFP-based and unsolicited (non-RFP)
Build knowledge of M3 IME expertise, capabilities and case studies
Prepare and deliver credentials presentations that clearly communicate the M3 IME value proposition
Assist with grant proposal development, including writing and uploading to grant portals as required, with support from the scientific team
To maintain awareness of the competitive landscape, opportunities for expansion, customers, markets, and new industry developments and standards, including by attending relevant therapeutic or business conferences as needed and approved by the Director, Education Development.
Use centrally provided tools to carry out environmental scanning and stay abreast of key trends and industry movement
Leadership and Internal Management   To provide consultation and strategic input as required/requested from Senior Leadership and the M3 IME Team.
To motivate colleagues through leading by example, demonstrating teamwork, collaboration, clear and concise communication, and commitment to excellence in all aspects of business development.
New Business Operational Governance   To execute the new business process and identify opportunities to improve it.
Coordinate the sales process with the M3 IME team
Maintain an accurate opportunities pipeline, sales call documentation and key management information
Provide timely updates on business metrics and performance, and report on progress with target supporters
To track and report quarterly personal KPIs including new business wins (signed contracts/letter of agreement) generated by the Associate Director of Education Development against quarterly targets.
Validate KPI report with Director, Education Development and Finance Lead to qualify for quarterly commission
Minimum 5 years' experience in a healthcare environment, including a similar role in an IME/CME, medical communications or comparable organization
Previous experience in a sales or business development role, or proven ability in a related role
Experience building and cultivating a new business prospect database
An established network within the IME space is preferred; a network built in medical communications or through selling to medical affairs would also be relevant
Deep understanding of the pharmaceutical industry, particularly the healthcare education landscape
Diligent approach to customer relationship management
Strong relationship-building skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Able to work independently and as part of the M3 IME team
Target-driven, tenacious and personable
Proficient in the Microsoft Office suite
Comfortable using AI tools to support research, writing and productivity, in line with company policies on confidentiality and data protection
Experience in independent medical communications and/or accredited education, in the US and/or globally, is desirable
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