Job Title:
Physician Program Director
Company: remoterocketship
Location: New York City, NY
Created: 2026-05-13
Job Type: Full Time
Job Description:
Job Description: The Physician Program Director (PPD) focuses on establishing formal Impella programs through sustainable relationships with account stakeholders and key opinion leaders (KOLs) within the field of hemodynamic support. The PPD is responsible for developing and managing strategic relationships with key opinion leaders, thought leaders, and subject matter experts to support the organization’s scientific, medical and commercial goals. This role ensures effective engagement, collaboration, and communication between the company and its network of experts to enhance brand credibility, education, and innovation. The PPD represents all aspects of Abiomed and acts as a field liaison to connect hospitals to internal resources such as the medical office, research, marketing, and executive teams. The PPD will be responsible for collaborating with hospitals and hospital administrators to identify areas for program efficiencies through best practice implementation, protocol development, and workflow improvement, ensuring long-term program sustainability. The PPD will work to identify program gaps and align internal resources as appropriate to support the hospitals goals. The PPD will collaborate with systems of care and Integrated Delivery Networks (IDNs) to support the implementation of best practices across the hospitals within the system. Requirements: BA/BS required MBS or MBA preferred 4 or more successful years of sales experience within Abiomed OR >7 years of related industry sales experience and proven success Prior KOL management experience or existing relationships in geographic area Prior experience working collaboratively with C-Suite hospital administrators Prior experience partnering with leaders of IDNs or systems of care Must be able to travel overnight extensively (70% depending on geography) Strong understanding of US health care policy and payment systems, including hospital and physician reimbursement. Outstanding interpersonal skills, experienced developing relationships at all organizational levels to influence business objectives. Ability to balance strategic thinking with intricate planning and strong tactical execution. Demonstrates responsiveness and a sense of urgency Ability to prioritize work and manage multiple priorities Demonstrated ability to project manage effectively and drive initiatives to completion Excellent written and oral communication skills, including strong presentation skills. Mastery of cardiac anatomy and clinical data. Proficient in computer skills, with strong expertise in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint for data analysis, documentation, and presentations. Benefits: medical, dental, vision, life insurance short- and long-term disability business accident insurance group legal insurance consolidated retirement plan (pension) savings plan (401(k)) vacation – 120 hours per calendar year sick time - 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington – 56 hours per calendar year holiday pay, including Floating Holidays – 13 days per calendar year work, personal and family time - up to 40 hours per calendar year parental leave – 480 hours within one year of the birth/adoption/foster care of a child condolence leave – 30 days for an immediate family member: 5 days for an extended family member caregiver leave – 10 days volunteer leave – 4 days military spouse time-off – 80 hours