Sr Manager - Professional Affairs (Northeast)

Requisition ID:917835
Store #:E01741 Mktg-Professional Services FIELD
Position:Full-Time
Total Rewards:Benefits/Incentive Information

If you've worn a pair of glasses, we've already met.

We are a global leader in the design, manufacture, and distribution of ophthalmic lenses, frames, and sunglasses. We offer our industry stakeholders in over 150 countries access to a global platform of high-quality vision care products such as the Essilor brand, with Varilux, Crizal, Eyezen, Stellest and Transitions, iconic brands that consumers love such as Ray-Ban, Oakley, Persol and Oliver Peoples, as well as a network that offers consumers high-quality vision care and best-in-class shopping experiences such as Sunglass Hut, LensCrafters, and Target Optical, and leading e-commerce platforms.

Our unique business model and relentless pursuit of operational excellence ensures that consumers everywhere have access to products. Balancing speed, efficiency and proximity, the Company manages a global supply chain with cutting-edge technology, based on centralization for frames and on a capillary network for lens finishing and prescription laboratories. In our dynamic environment, fueled by technology and innovation, our people have the space to pioneer new solutions.

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GENERAL FUNCTION

The Sr. Manager - Professional Affairs Consultant (Regional Key Accounts) is a senior field-based expert responsible for representing our product portfolio-including innovations such as Stellest lenses-across optometry channels. This role drives professional education, supports event execution, partners closely with Professional Affairs and Medical Affairs teams, and strengthens relationships with optometrists, academic centers, and external ECP consultants. This role focuses on Regional Key Accounts, defined as elevated, larger customers identified from the broader sales organization that typically have more tenured clinical leadership, larger professional teams and greater potential for business growth.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Execute professional-affairs strategies that elevate awareness and adoption of priority med-tech products in Regional Key Accounts
• Represent the organization at optometry-related events, conferences, and professional meetings.
• Deliver clinical product education through 1:1 meetings, small-group training, and speaking opportunities.
• Conduct advisory boards with Marketing, Medical Affairs, and Strategy teams to gather insights and shape future plans.
• Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders internally and externally
• Build and maintain relationships with faculty at optometry schools, teaching institutions, and influential optometric organizations.
• Support cross-functional projects with Sales, Marketing, Medical Affairs, and key accounts to drive customer education and product understanding.
• Serve as a subject matter expert for med tech, product messaging and evidence-based claims, ensuring alignment with regulatory and compliance standards.
• Maintain full adherence to regulatory guidelines and industry codes governing medical and optometric communications
• Manage financial information, track events and programs, and independently execute large, complex projects within scope and budget.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Doctor of Optometry (OD) required
• 7+ years of experience in ophthalmic or optometric sales, marketing, medical affairs, or professional education, with demonstrated career progression.
• Strong communication, presentation, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Experience delivering speaking engagements, developing educational content, and supporting professional programming.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects, leverage data and insights, and work independently in a field-based environment.
• Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree or certifications in optometry/eye-care-adjacent fields preferred.
• Ability to travel 50-75% (including occasional evenings/weekends).
• Strong knowledge of or willingness to learn industry compliance standards and regulatory frameworks.

Pay Range:126,891.97-171,805.02

This posting is for an existing vacancy within our business.Employee pay is determined by multiple factors, including geography, experience, qualifications, skills and local minimum wage requirements. In addition, you may also be offered a competitive bonus and/or commission plan, which complements a first-class total rewards package. Benefits may include health care, retirement savings, paid time off/vacation, and various employee discounts.

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We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, national origin, social origin, social condition, being perceived as a victim of domestic violence, sexual aggression or stalking, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship, ancestry, veteran or military status, marital status, pregnancy (including unlawful discrimination on the basis of a legally protected pregnancy or maternity leave), genetic information or any other characteristics protected by law. Native Americans in the US receive preference in accordance with Tribal Law.