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Education Program Owner (70%)

The AO is a medically-guided, not-for-profit organization, a global network of surgeons, and the world's leading education, innovation, and research organization specializing in the surgical treatment of trauma and musculoskeletal disorders. We are home to people from all over the world, from different backgrounds, with diverse talents and specialist areas. What binds us together is our passion for excellence, our dedication to our mission of improving patient care, and our understanding that we are stronger together: we are one AO. For more information, visit: https://www.aofoundation.org/
Employment Type:  Permanent
Part-time percentage:  60-80%
This position is located in: 

Zizers, CH

Experience level:  Experienced professional
Please send us your application documents in:  English or German

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Education Program Owner to join our dynamic Education Portfolios team in the AO Education Institute, focusing on the development and lifecycle management of educational programs and products. With a minimum of 3 years of experience in Product Management, preferably within the medical or educational sector, the ideal candidate will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of educational solutions.

The role primarily involves developing and managing medical educational programs and products, ensuring alignment with goals and market needs, and collaborating with cross-functional teams.


Key tasks include:

Program and Product Ideation: 
Lead the ideation, scoping, and development of educational programs and products, ensuring alignment with educational goals and business expectations. Collaborate closely with the Education Design team, Finance, and other stakeholders to conduct thorough market and clinical scoping, develop business plans, and create formal project documentation.

Target Group Insight: 
Develop and maintain a deep understanding of the target groups' educational needs, the competitive landscape, decision-making processes, and funding sources. Monitor trends to support innovation and consult with target groups effectively.

Program and Product Development Management: 
Oversee the planning and development of specific programs and products, from resource allocation to close collaboration with Education Design for creation and implementation. Work with Marketing and Education Events teams to ensure successful launches and ongoing management.

Lifecycle Management:
Utilize established KPIs to monitor and report on product performance, manage adjustments, and conduct quality control. Oversee project governance, including budget planning, risk analysis, documentation, and communication with both internal and external stakeholders.

Partnerships and Marketing Management: 
Engage and coordinate with relevant partners and vendors, conduct market research, and collaborate with Marketing to develop comprehensive strategies covering pricing, distribution, and promotion.

Job Requirements

  • Min 3 years in Product Manager/Product Owner role, preferably in a medical/education environment 
  • Project Management experience is required
  • Business Development and Marketing experience is an advantage
  • Proficiency in English is mandatory, German language is a plus
     

We offer

  • An interesting and varied job in an exciting and innovative organization
  • The opportunity to be part of a highly committed international team
  • Modern infrastructure
  • Employment conditions which match the requirements and offer a high degree of flexibility regarding working hours and location

If you meet the requirements of this challenging opportunity, please submit your complete online application (motivation letter, CV, recent photograph, certificates, reference letters, etc) through our online application system.
Date of publication:  Apr 22, 2024

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