Medical Education Manager

ABOUT KATE FARMS

Kate Farms is a company with heart. Our company was founded on the belief that good nutrition leads to good health, and good health opens the door to endless possibilities. That’s why our mission is to make nutrition the cornerstone of healthcare so people can live their best lives. We are a medical food company that makes complete nutrition formulas for people who have a medical need for liquid nutrition. 

Kate Farms works to be the place where a diverse mix of talented individuals want to come, stay, and do their best work. Ensuring a diverse and inclusive workplace where we learn from each other is at the core of Kate Farms’ values. We are an equal-opportunity employer and fully focused on equality; we believe deeply in diversity of race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, national origin, and all the other fascinating characteristics that make us different. We invite you to do the best work of your life with us at Kate Farms.

POSITION OVERVIEW

As a Medical Education Manager at Kate Farms, you will be critical in identifying, building, and maintaining relationships with healthcare professionals (HCPs), registered dietitians (RDs), researchers, and professional societies in the medical community. You will play a pivotal role in developing and executing the medical education program strategy within the Medical Science Team.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Develop the medical education program strategy aligned with the broader medical science team plans.
• Identify, prioritize, and engage with nutrition experts, HCPs, and thought leaders in the field of medical nutrition, in collaboration with the Medical Science Liaisons (MSLs).
• Develop and execute the key opinion leader (KOL) medical engagement strategy in alignment with the educational needs of the HCPs and accounts we serve. Built in collaboration with the Chief Medical Officer, Medical Sciences, under the direction of the Director, MSL .
• Partner with the MSLs to develop and manage long-term KOL relationships that support the scientific amplification of medical nutrition therapy.
• Organize KOL participation in medical advisory boards, professional society conferences, roundtable discussions, and expert panels with respect to medical nutrition.
• Manage end-to-end planning, coordination, and execution of KOL medical education programs (live & virtual) in collaboration with the Medical Education Coordinator (MEC) and MSL team.
• Participate in medical conferences, symposia, and other scientific events to enhance knowledge and build relationships with healthcare professionals.
• Ensure all KOL and MSL activities and materials comply with external regulatory requirements and internal compliance guidance.
• Maintain up-to-date documentation and records in conjunction with the MEC, for audit readiness.
• Monitor trends, competitive landscape, and emerging research in the field of nutrition to inform KOL medical engagement strategy and support innovation.

WE ARE LOOKING FOR SOMEONE WITH

• An advanced scientific degree (MS, DCN, PharmD, PhD, or MD) with 5+ years in nutrition science; active RD or RN credential, with advanced certifications (CNSC, RD-AP, CSP, CSO, etc.) preferred.
• Experience in KOL management or a similar industry-facing medical/nutrition role.

·       Excellent written and verbal communication skills; strong ability to network and build professional relationships with healthcare professionals, internal stakeholders, and customers.

• Strong clinical, scientific, and business acumen with proven problem-solving skills and strategic thinking.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Understanding that approximately 30% travel is required, depending on geography (including overnight and occasional weekend travel).
• Keen listening skills with the ability to follow up effectively and diplomatically with all staffing levels and customers.
• Advanced proficiency with field medical-related technology and platforms (e.g., Veeva, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and related applications).
• Excellent ability to network, strong personal integrity, collaborative mindset, and a strong customer focus.
• A vehicle maintained in good working order, current, valid driver’s license, and current auto insurance documentation. 
• Strong commitment to company mission and values.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Ability to respectfully share and accept feedback from all levels of the organization.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Effectively handle lifting of various objects weighing up to 12 pounds.
• While performing the essential functions of the job, the employee will be required to bend, stoop, kneel, reach, and climb stairs.
• Possess the ability to sit at a computer for extended periods of time.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

This position will work in a home/office environment with regular trips to the corporate office, field meetings with HCPs, and conferences. Requires 30% travel.

It is Kate Farms policy that any position that requires regular interaction with healthcare professionals require that, if hired, you be vaccinated against COVID-19 unless you need a reasonable accommodation due to sincerely held religious beliefs, medical needs, or other reasons protected by applicable federal, state, and local law.

Compensation for this role is in the form of base salary plus a variable component that together comprise the On-Target-Earnings (OTE).

The typical starting salary range for new hires in this role is listed below. This range represents the lowest to highest salary range we reasonably and in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range, and the range may be modified in the future. Please note that base pay offered may vary depending on factors including your geographic location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.  All job offers are contingent upon successful completion of background verification.

$125,000 - $145,000 USD

For full-time salaried or hourly workers, our total rewards package also include the option to enroll in a company-matched 401k plan, as well as participate in Company-sponsored medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance plans for the employee and the employee’s eligible dependents.  Employees will also receive a generous  PTO benefit with a starting accrual of 15 days per year (prorated upon hire and increased by tenure),  two weeks of paid “Refresh” leave, 80 hours of paid sick leave annually, and 11 paid holidays throughout the calendar year.  Kate Farms offers a range of other benefits offered with an emphasis on employee well-being such as paid disability leave, paid parental / pregnancy leave, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), tuition reimbursement, an Employee Assistance Program, and more.

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization as directed by the management of the company.