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Job Description

This position will be responsible for developing and implementing Infection Prevention & Control measures for Olympus Corporation of America (OCA). The candidate will be responsible for developing, reviewing and updating Olympus' concepts for safe reprocessing and use of Olympus medical devices with a view to infection prevention. The position will support the market evaluation and communication for new technologies, products, service and communication off offerings into the US (OAI), Latin America (OLA) and Canada (OCI).

Job Duties

Build action plans for global infection prevention with Olympus affiliates based upon cross functional feedback
Initiate execution of the action plans and monitor progress by using global communication tools such as a project tracker
Serve as a subject matter expert for the global complaint handling process, health hazard assessments, and other relevant quality/regulatory documents.
Support post market counteractions related to infection prevention or medical device reprocessing and communication with regulatory agencies.
Identify key strategic partners for endoscope reprocessing and infection prevention for collaboration with Olympus.
Work closely with marketing, R&D, business development and others when collaborative product validation initiatives are necessary with our strategic partners
Establish and maintain relationships with professional societies and national associations related to Infection Control and Prevention. Represent Olympus at annual meetings, panels and summits as a contributor as well as observer, depending upon Olympus’ required role.
Liaise with Marketing to develop and provide necessary materials for device reprocessing for all medical business units.
Serve as Olympus representative with 3rd party vendors in related areas and manage intercompany communication, provision of equipment for testing, and the dissemination of information, as requested.
Continuously review published literature in Infection Control and brings pertinent information to the attention of management and other stakeholders.
Working in collaboration with Sales Business Centers, help identify and unify partnerships that can expand from regional to global. Cultivate relationships with the identified strategic partners working in combination with local SBC’s. This includes expanding partnerships into new areas and growing personal relationships with key partner executives
Work with appropriate compliance, contracting and legal resources within Olympus to ensure proper processes are developed and followed.
Working in combination with local SBC’s, provide regular communication to all necessary Olympus stakeholders to drive awareness and status updates of the partnership relationship.
Perform other duties as required.

Job Qualifications

Required:

Bachelor’s degree in scientific or related field (e.g. biology, microbiology, public health, health sciences) or equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
Minimum of 5 years of experience in a healthcare, laboratory, or research role.
Ability to travel 10-20% (domestic and international)

Preferred:

Master’s degree in a related field is preferred.
Certification in Infection Control (CIC) by the Certification Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology is highly preferred.
Experience working in an infection prevention & control role is preferred.
Knowledge of endoscope reprocessing and applicable guidelines/standards (e.g., AAMI, AORN, SGNA) is highly preferred.
Proactive, resourceful and self-motivated.
Ability to exemplify a high level of scientific acumen.
Comfortable in delivering presentations to audiences in the medical and healthcare industry as well as providing training to internal and external personnel (e.g.: Olympus sales and marketing, physicians, nurses, C-suite, etc.).
Familiarity with MS Office and other ancillary software is essential.
Knowledge of applicable regulatory/quality regulations

Why join Olympus?

We offer a holistic employee experience supporting personal and professional well-being through meaningful work, equitable offerings, and a connected culture.

Equitable Offerings you can count on:

Competitive salaries, annual bonus and 401(k)* with company match
Comprehensive medical, dental, vision coverage effective on start date
24/7 Employee Assistance Program
Free live and on-demand Wellbeing Programs
Generous Paid Vacation and Sick Time
Paid Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance*
12 Paid Holidays
On-Site Child Daycare, Café, Fitness Center**

Connected Culture you can embrace:

Work-life integrated culture that supports an employee centric mindset
Offers onsite, hybrid and field work environments
Paid volunteering and charitable donation/match programs
Diversity Equity & Inclusion Initiatives including Employee Resource Groups
Dedicated Training Resources and Learning & Development Programs
Paid Educational Assistance

*US Only

**Center Valley, PA and Westborough, MA

Are you ready to be a part of our team?

Learn more about our benefit and incentives.

The anticipated base pay range for this full-time position working at this location is $83,187.00 - $112,302.00 / year, plus potential for annual bonus (subject to plan eligibility and other requirements). Olympus considers a variety of factors when determining actual compensation for this position including: level of experience, working location, and relevant education and certifications.

At Olympus, we are committed to Our Purpose of making people’s lives healthier, safer and more fulfilling. As a global medical technology company, we partner with healthcare professionals to provide best-in-class solutions and services for early detection, diagnosis and minimally invasive treatment, aiming to improve patient outcomes by elevating the standard of care in targeted disease states.

For more than 100 years, Olympus has pursued a goal of contributing to society by producing products designed with the purpose of delivering optimal outcomes for its customers around the world.

Headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, Olympus employs more than 31,000 employees worldwide in nearly 40 countries and regions. Olympus Corporation of the Americas, a wholly owned subsidiary of Olympus Corporation, is headquartered in Center Valley, Pennsylvania, USA, and employs more than 5,200 employees throughout locations in North and South America. For more information, visit www.olympusamerica.com.

Olympus is dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace

We recognize diversity in people, views and lifestyle choices and emphasize the importance of inclusion and mutual respect. We strive to continue to foster empathy and unity in the workplace so that our employees can fully contribute and thrive.

Let’s realize your potential, together.

It is the policy of Olympus to extend equal employment and advancement opportunity to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, national origin (including language use restrictions), citizenship status, religious creed (including dress and grooming practices), age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth and/or breastfeeding), gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, marital status, disability (physical or mental) and/or a medical condition, genetic information, ancestry, veteran status or service in the uniformed services, and any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

Applicants with Disabilities:

As a Federal Contractor, Olympus is committed to ensuring our hiring process is accessible to everyone. If you need an accommodation in order to complete the application or hiring process, please contact Olympus via email at OCAAccommodations@olympus.com. If your disability impairs your ability to email, you may call our HR Compliance Manager at 1-888-Olympus (1-888-659-6787).

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