Director, Medical Education & Professional Relations

Tela Bio Inc

8h•Hybrid

About The Position

The Director of Medical Education and Professional Relations will provide strategic leadership and management oversight for the development and execution of world-class medical education programs while serving as the owner of the company's Key Opinion Leader (KOL) and professional stakeholder engagement strategy. This includes overseeing the creation of high-quality clinical and scientific content for education courses, elevating the presentation and influencing capabilities of surgeon faculty, and cultivating long-term relationships with KOLs, emerging thought leaders, professional societies, and academic institutions. By fostering authentic scientific partnerships and delivering robust, evidence-based education, the Director will gather actionable insights, support evidence dissemination, enhance clinician knowledge and confidence, and accelerate product adoption and market access – all in full compliance with internal policies and regulatory standards (e.g., FDA, AdvaMed Code, Sunshine Act/Open Payments). The Director of Medical Education and Professional Relations reports to the SVP of Global Clinical Affairs and Medical Education.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a life sciences or health science discipline; Master’s or Ph.D. is preferred.
10+ years of progressive experience in medical education, professional relations, medical affairs or similar role within the medical device or biotech industry
Hands-on worker able to prioritize and complete tasks efficiently, independently and with a high degree of accuracy in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment
Able to view surgical procedures and participate in surgical education events
Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, including developing relationships at all levels in an organization and directly influencing business objectives
Ability to think critically, assess situations quickly to make sound decisions and challenge themselves to solve problems creatively
Proficiency in Microsoft Office platform products (Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook, Word)

Nice To Haves

Experience within the soft tissue regeneration or hernia repair field preferred

Responsibilities

Develop and lead a comprehensive medical education and professional relations strategy aligned with the company's product lifecycle, clinical evidence pipeline, and therapeutic area priorities.
Build, nurture, and manage long-term, trust-based relationships with surgeon thought leaders, academic institutions, professional societies, and key healthcare stakeholders to foster advocacy, gather insights, and support evidence generation and dissemination.
Lead the development of high-quality clinical and scientific content for medical education courses, programs, and materials—including syllabi, slide decks, and digital/on-demand modules—ensuring content is evidence-based, scientifically accurate, fair-balanced, compliant with regulatory guidelines, and tailored to address identified educational gaps and unmet clinician needs.
Design and implement faculty development initiatives to elevate the presentation, communication, and influencing skills of surgeon consultants and faculty members to build peer credibility and maximize educational impact in live/virtual settings.
Oversee the creation and delivery of impactful medical education programs (live/virtual hands-on training, symposia, webinars, cadaver/wet labs, fellowship support) informed by KOL insights, gap analyses, and internal cross-functional stakeholder feedback.
Establish and track meaningful metrics for content effectiveness and faculty impact (e.g., knowledge gains, adoption trends, feedback surveys) to demonstrate value and continuously refine strategies.
Stay current on trends in medical education content creation, digital platforms, faculty development best practices, regulatory changes, and MedTech standards.
Mentor and develop team members in content strategy, faculty coaching, KOL engagement, and compliant scientific exchange.
Manage departmental budget, vendors, agencies, faculty honoraria, and program execution for cost-effective delivery.
Oversee HCP contracting and payment processes.
Ensure all activities are fully compliant with FDA regulations, AdvaMed Code, Sunshine Act reporting, fair-market-value standards, conflict-of-interest mitigation, and fair balance.