Senior Manager Professional Affairs Consultant

Senior Manager Professional Affairs Consultant

Location:

Phoenix, AZ, US, 85022

Requisition :912475 Position:Full-Time

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 and Oliver Peoples, as well as a network that offers consumers high-quality vision care and best-in-class shopping experiences such as Sunglass Hut, Lens Crafters, and Target Optical, and leading e-commerce platforms.

Our portfolio of more than 150 renowned brands span various categories, from frames, lenses and instruments to brick and mortar and digital distribution as well as mid-range to premium segments. Our Shared Services Team, accompany and enable others within the Essilor Luxottica collective to achieve their targets. They keep people and projects running smoothly, ensuring every part of our business is provided for and well taken care of.

The Sr. Manager – Professional Affairs Consultant is a senior field-based expert responsible for representing our product portfolio—including innovations such as Stellest lenses—across optometry channels. This role drives professional education, supports event execution, partners closely with Professional Affairs and Medical Affairs teams, and strengthens relationships with optometrists, academic centers, and external ECP consultants. The Sr. Manager also ensures all external engagements follow industry, medical, and regulatory guidelines.

• Execute national and regional professional-affairs strategies that elevate awareness and adoption of priority med-tech products.
• Represent the organization at optometry-related events, conferences, and professional meetings.
• Deliver product education through 1:1 meetings, small-group training, and speaking opportunities.
• Conduct advisory boards with Marketing, Medical Affairs, and Strategy teams to gather insights and shape future plans.
• Build and maintain relationships with faculty at optometry schools, teaching institutions, and influential optometric organizations.
• Support cross-functional projects with Sales, Marketing, Medical Affairs, and key accounts to drive customer education and product understanding.
• Serve as a subject matter expert for med tech. product messaging and evidence-based claims, ensuring alignment with regulatory and compliance standards.
• Maintain full adherence to regulatory guidelines and industry codes governing medical and optometric communications
• Manage financial information, track events and programs, and independently execute large, complex projects within scope and budget.

• Doctor of Optometry (OD) required
• 7+ years of experience in ophthalmic or optometric sales, marketing, medical affairs, or professional education, with demonstrated career progression.
• Strong communication, presentation, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Experience delivering speaking engagements, developing educational content, and supporting professional programming.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects, leverage data and insights, and work independently in a field-based environment.
• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree or certifications in optometry/eye-care‑adjacent fields preferred.
• Ability to travel 50-75% (including occasional evenings/weekends).
• Strong knowledge of or willingness to learn industry compliance standards and regulatory frameworks.

This posting is for an existing vacancy within our business. Employee pay is determined by multiple factors, including geography, experience, qualifications, skills and local minimum wage requirements. In addition, you may also be offered a competitive bonus and/or commission plan, which complements a first-class total rewards package. Benefits may include health care, retirement savings, paid time off/vacation, and various employee discounts.

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