Professional Education (ProfEd) Specialist — Portugal at Cordis

Lisbon, , Portugal -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

30 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

30 Jan, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Project Management, Vendor Coordination, Documentation, Educational Needs Assessment, Event Management, Budget Management, Fluency in Portuguese, Fluency in English, Interventional Cardiology, Vascular Fields, Clinical Support, Healthcare Event Delivery, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Event Management Software, Compliance

Industry

Medical Equipment Manufacturing

Description

Overview When you join the team at Cordis, you become part of an inspiring mission to save lives, impacting millions of people and broadening access to life-saving cardiovascular and endovascular technology. As a global leader for over 60 years, we are dedicated to being the heart of innovation to transform cardiovascular care. At Cordis, we�re teammates, not just employees. We embrace an empowered and one-team culture where teammates are inspired to unleash their full potential. With diverse teams on a global scale, we believe the richness of our experiences and backgrounds enhances the careers of our teammates, the service to our customers, and ultimately, the lives of our patients. If you love a challenge and are ready to have a direct, transformative and positive impact on the lives of millions, then Cordis is just the place for you. We are the people behind the people who keep saving lives. Responsibilities Summary of the role Understands the cardiovascular healthcare landscape and identifies educational needs across target specialties (interventional cardiologists, interventional radiologists, angiologists, and vascular surgeons) Executes the ProfEd strategy locally in line with regional guidance Plans and manages peer-to-peer education in the country based on Cordis' educational strategy Coordinates faculty, center of references, participants, logistics, and on-site execution. Ensures full compliance and complete, audit-ready documentation. Responsibilities Educational needs and planning Assess country training needs to educate HCPs and improve patient outcomes. Build a country ProfEd calendar aligned to educational priorities. Prepare activity briefs, agenda, objectives, and expected clinical outcomes for each event. Manage the local ProfEd budget within approved limits and reconcile on time. Faculty, centers of reference, and content Map and maintain a list of key opinion leaders (KOLs), speakers, and reference centers by specialty. Propose faculty and CoEs per activity. Adapt approved regional content for local implementation and ensure alignment of didactic materials with the faculty. Coordinate contracts, educational grants, and fee-for-service of the consultants in alignment with the line manager and in compliance with country-specific regulations. Execution and on-site support Run end-to-end logistics for courses, workshops, proctorships, and conference activities (symposium, lectures, learning centres,..) Provide on-site educational support in OR/cath lab, training centers, and congress venues. Ensure HCP selection follows approved criteria and documented rationale. Follow-up and outcomes Implement post-event follow-up: attendance, competency checklists, feedback, and NPS. Track clinical and operational outcomes agreed for each activity; report variances. Close events financially: invoices, T&E, transparency reports, and educational grant reconciliations. Collaboration Drive clear processes with Sales, Marketing, International ProfEd team, Medical Affairs, Compliance, and Legal. Align with regional ProfEd on priorities, content, metrics, and vendor standards. Maintain relationships with national scientific societies and congress organizer? Compliance and records Operate within MedTech Europe, local codes, GDPR, and Cordis policies. Keep complete, audit-ready files in designated systems for all ProfEd activities. Monitor risks and escalate issues promptly. Process management & reporting Use approved tools for planning, approvals, contracting, logistics, and reporting. Deliver monthly dashboards: activity status, HCPs trained, spend vs. plan, and outcomes. Prepare concise decks for internal and external meetings on time. Qualifications Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in life sciences, nursing, biomedical engineering, or related. 3–5 years in medical device education, clinical support, or healthcare event delivery. Experience working in the interventional cardiology or vascular fields is a must. Skilled in project management, vendor coordination, and maintaining thorough documentation. Fluency in Portuguese and English; additional languages are a plus. Valid driver’s license; ability to travel extensively within Portugal. Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, other Microsoft Office tools and Hands-on experience with event management software (e.g., Cvent or similar platforms).

Responsibilities

The Professional Education Specialist will assess educational needs in the cardiovascular healthcare landscape and execute the ProfEd strategy locally. Responsibilities include managing peer-to-peer education, coordinating logistics for events, and ensuring compliance with regulations.