Ziemer Ophthalmic Systems AG
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Director KOL Management 100%

We Deliver Vision To The World


We aim to enhance the lives of millions. Driven by our passion for innovation, we tirelessly develop cutting-edge products and services in ophthalmology. Become a part of the Ziemer Group's 25-year legacy and contribute to our ever-expanding team.

As part of this responsible key position, you will strategically expand and sustainably develop our international network of Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs). As the central interface between Medical, Marketing, and Sales, you will ensure that leading experts convincingly represent our products and services and strengthen our market position.

You will analyse the existing expert network, identify potential for its expansion and further development, define appropriate measures, and ensure their implementation. Through regular reporting and controlling, you will create transparency regarding the development of the network and ensure the professional maintenance of the relevant information.

Tasks

  • Responsibility for contract management, CRM maintenance, and reporting on KOL activities
  • Strategic expansion, maintenance, and further development of an international KOL and speaker network
  • Active support and long-term retention of key opinion leaders, as well as ensuring a high level of loyalty to our products
  • Identification and development of physicians as speakers for events (e.g. symposia, congresses, and training sessions)
  • Planning, organisation, and support of KOL visits to our training centre, production site, and headquarters in Switzerland
  • Close collaboration with Sales, Marketing, as well as Clinical & Medical Affairs
  • Support of marketing and sales activities
  • Further development and global coordination of KOL management
  • Professional coordination and management of regional KOL managers

Profile

  • Degree (university or university of applied sciences) with a focus on Marketing or a scientific background with relevant further education
  • Professional experience in ophthalmology, medical technology, or a comparable environment is an advantage, but not a prerequisite
  • Sound knowledge of the ophthalmology environment is an advantage
  • Experience with CRM systems (ideally HubSpot) is an advantage
  • Very good MS Office skills
  • Strong communication and convincing personality with high social competence
  • Structured, cross-functional, and independent way of working
  • High level of initiative and strong organisational skills
  • Flexibility and willingness to travel internationally (approx. 40–60%)
  • Business-fluent German and English skills; additional languages are a plus

We offer you an exciting challenge in a growth-oriented market within the medical technology sector. As a committed and proactive individual, you will have the opportunity to actively shape the future of our dynamic company.

Have we sparked your interest? We look forward to receiving your complete online application.

For further information, please contact Mr. Richard Büchi, Human Resources,  or +41 32 332 71 00.

For technical or role-specific questions, please contact Mr. Pascal Eberhard, Director Marketing Management, .

Ziemer Ophthalmic Systems AG
Allmendstrasse 11
CH-2562 Port
Switzerland