Senior Training and Education Specialist – Cardiac Surgery

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in District of Columbia, +3 more states.

📋 Description

• Build and enhance relationships with vascular surgery training programs.

• Assess educational requirements and link customers to Medtronic resources.

• Organize education and product exposure for residents and fellows focusing on Medtronic Aortic therapies, technologies, clinical evidence, and procedural education.

• Conduct product in-services, simulation activities, case sizing and planning education, and utilize Medtronic Academy resources along with approved educational programs.

• Encourage involvement in the Young Endovascular Specialists (YES) curriculum and offerings from Medtronic Academy.

• Relay educational gaps and customer feedback to the Training & Education team.

• Cultivate relationships with graduating trainees and early-career vascular surgeons.

• Keep in touch with emerging physicians post-graduation.

• Represent and provide support at key national and regional conferences, particularly along the East Coast.

• Assist with workshops, simulation programs, dinners, meetings, and other sanctioned conference engagements.

• Collaborate with national and local field teams, faculty, and meeting-planning partners to develop regional trainee education programs.

• Act as a strategic resource for district managers, sales representatives, clinical specialists, and ambassadors.

• Offer insights into trainees nearing graduation and facilitate transitions as they move into new practices.

• Aid field partners in utilizing national Trainee & Early Career resources.

• Work in conjunction with U.S. and global Training & Education, Medical Education, Medical Science, Marketing, Faculty Relations, and other stakeholders.

• Ensure accurate records of trainees, engagement tracking, post-graduate destinations, and handoff information.

• Monitor educational engagements and participation in programs.

• Provide insights on regional customer needs, educational gaps, emerging trends, and best practices.

⛳️ Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent with over 8 years of relevant experience in a clinical lab environment, clinical training, field sales/support in the medical device or healthcare sector, or an equivalent OR Associate's Degree with at least 6 years of experience OR Bachelor's Degree with a minimum of 4 years of experience.

• Willingness to travel within the designated geography and nationally as needed, approximately 70% of the time.

• Proven experience in developing and nurturing professional relationships with healthcare professionals, physician learners, academic institutions, or healthcare organizations.

• Familiarity with vascular surgery, endovascular therapies, aortic disease, or associated cardiovascular specialties.

• Experience in supporting physician education, residency programs, fellowship initiatives, or transition-to-practice programs.

• Background in coordinating cross-functional projects and customer-facing programs.

• Excellent written, verbal, presentation, organizational, and relationship-management abilities.

• For degrees obtained outside of the United States, a degree that meets the requirements of 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(h)(4)(iii)(A) is mandatory.

• Must possess unrestricted U.S. work authorization upon hiring and maintain it throughout employment; sponsorship is not available for positions below the Principal level.

🏝️ Benefits

• Short-term incentive through the Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP).

• Health insurance coverage.

• Dental insurance coverage.

• Vision insurance coverage.

• Health Savings Account (HSA).

• Healthcare Flexible Spending Account (FSA).

• Life insurance protection.

• Long-term disability leave.

• Dependent daycare spending account.

• Tuition assistance and reimbursement.

• Simple Steps global well-being program.

• Additional incentive plans.

• 401(k) plan with employer contributions and matching.

• Short-term disability benefits.

• Paid time off (PTO).

• Paid holidays.

• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

• Non-qualified Retirement Plan Supplement.

• Capital Accumulation Plan for Vice Presidents and higher, or subject to IRS earning minimums.

• Temporary employees are eligible for paid sick time as mandated by state law.