Director, Professional Affairs (National Key Accounts)

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If you've worn a pair of glasses, we've already met.

We are a global leader in the design, manufacture, and distribution of ophthalmic lenses, frames, and sunglasses. We offer our industry stakeholders in over 150 countries access to a global platform of high-quality vision care products (such as the Essilor brand, with Varilux, Crizal, Eyezen, Stellest and Transitions), iconic brands that consumers love (such as Ray-Ban, Oakley, Persol, Oliver Peoples, Vogue Eyewear and Costa), as well as a network that offers consumers high-quality vision care and best-in-class shopping experiences (such as Sunglass Hut, LensCrafters, Salmoiraghi & Vigano and the GrandVision network), and leading e-commerce platforms.

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GENERAL FUNCTION
The Director, Professional Affairs (National Key Accounts) is a senior clinical and professional-affairs leader supporting large national organizations. This role provides clinical expertise, scientific context, and professional credibility for the organization's product portfolio, including Stellest lenses and emerging innovations.

As a trusted clinical partner, the Director collaborates with internal stakeholders and external medical leaders to ensure accurate understanding of product science, appropriate use, and evidence-based differentiation. The role supports executive-level engagement with Medical Directors, clinical leadership, and senior decision-makers within National Key Account organizations. This position aligns professional education, clinical strategy, and scientific exchange across high-impact accounts while ensuring compliance with regulatory, legal, and industry standards.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Serve as the primary professional-affairs lead for National Key Accounts, providing clinical expertise and scientific credibility for complex organizations.
• Engage Medical Directors, clinical leadership, and internal stakeholders to deliver accurate, balanced, evidence-based product and clinical information.
• Lead executive-level scientific and professional engagements tailored to the structures, care models, and clinical priorities of National Key Accounts.
• Develop and deliver compliant professional education initiatives, clinical resources, and evidence-based materials aligned with regulatory standards.
• Translate clinical data and scientific evidence into clear insights that support informed decision-making within large eyecare organizations.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Medical Affairs, Regulatory, Legal, Marketing, Government Affairs, Communications, and other partners to ensure aligned execution.
• Identify clinical education needs and practice trends within National Key Accounts to inform broader professional-affairs strategies.
• Represent the organization at professional meetings, advisory forums, and industry events as a senior clinical expert.
• Build and maintain long-term relationships with key external stakeholders, including ECP consultants, academic leaders, and professional associations.
• Ensure adherence to federal and state regulations, medical-affairs standards, and industry codes of conduct.
• Manage planning, reporting, analytics, and resource allocation for National Key Account professional-affairs activities.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Doctor of Optometry (OD) required.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in eye care, professional affairs, medical affairs, professional education, or related clinical leadership roles.
• Demonstrated ability to engage and influence senior clinical and executive stakeholders through scientific credibility and relationship management.
• Strong cross-functional collaboration skills in regulated environments.
• Established optometry network preferred.
• Deep understanding of regulatory, legal, and compliance requirements for medical and professional-affairs activities.
• Excellent communication skills, including public speaking and executive-level presentations.
• Ability to travel approximately 50-75%, including occasional weekends.

Our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion commitment

We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We celebrate diversity and provide equal opportunities to all, regardless of race, gender, ethnicity, religion, disability, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic that makes us unique.