National Advanced Clinical Education Specialist, LAAO – Central Region

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Illinois, +1 more state.

📋 Description

• Spearhead the formulation and implementation of national clinical education strategies for Abbott's LAA franchise.

• Create, execute, and continually refine educational pathways that promote Amulet procedural success.

• Establish and uphold competency frameworks for Clinical Specialists and Territory Managers associated with LAA accounts.

• Generate standardized training materials, procedural guides, best practices, and advanced educational content.

• Coordinate field education with strategic business objectives in collaboration with Professional Education and Commercial Development teams.

• Develop and manage onboarding and advanced training programs for clinical specialists.

• Facilitate in-person and virtual training programs, workshops, and certification initiatives.

• Guide clinical leaders, high-potential specialists, and regional trainers.

• Evaluate field clinical proficiency and pinpoint opportunities for performance enhancement.

• Establish and advocate for best practices regarding patient selection, procedural workflow, imaging integration, implantation techniques, and post-procedure care.

• Champion procedural excellence through strategic account engagement and consultation.

• Provide expert advice during complex cases and significant account launches.

• Collaborate with commercial, marketing, clinical research, medical affairs, professional education, training, and commercial excellence teams.

• Contribute to product launch readiness, educational planning, strategic initiatives, executive presentations, and business reviews.

• Develop and evaluate performance metrics, dashboards, and educational KPIs.

• Present findings and recommendations to senior leadership.

• Travel extensively to fulfill the role's requirements.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree is required.

• At least 8+ years of experience in cardiovascular medical devices, structural heart, electrophysiology, interventional cardiology, or related healthcare sectors.

• Proven expertise in LAAO therapies, structural heart procedures, or catheter-based cardiovascular interventions.

• Extensive experience in training physicians, allied health professionals, and field-based clinical staff.

• Demonstrated ability to develop and execute educational programs at a regional or national level.

• Strong comprehension of procedural workflows, imaging modalities, and cardiovascular anatomy pertinent to LAA closure procedures.

• Capability to influence and collaborate within a highly matrixed environment.

• Outstanding communication, presentation, and facilitation skills.

• Robust organizational and project management skills.

• Willingness to travel extensively, up to 60%.

• Advanced clinical degree such as RN, NP, PA, RCIS, CVT, Perfusion, or an equivalent clinical background is preferred.

• Previous experience in Structural Heart, LAAO, or Stroke Prevention therapies is preferred.

• Experience leading national training or commercial development initiatives is preferred.

• Background in professional education, field training, or sales training is preferred.

• Prior experience in people leadership or mentorship is preferred.

• An MBA, Master's degree, or advanced healthcare degree is preferred.

• Strong analytical skills with experience using business intelligence platforms and performance metrics is preferred.

🏝️ Benefits

• Opportunities for career development with an international company.

• Eligibility for free medical coverage through the Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the upcoming calendar year.

• Excellent retirement savings plan with a substantial employer contribution.

• Tuition reimbursement available.

• Freedom 2 Save student debt program.

• FreeU education benefit toward a bachelor’s degree.

• Abbott employee wellness and health benefits.

• Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering employee diversity.