CVRI Dublin Education Lead

Mater Private Network; Dublin; On-site; EUR 75,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Annual bonus

Benefits package

Job summary

Mater Private Network’s CVRI Dublin is seeking an Education Lead to own and grow CVRI Dublin’s education portfolio. You will convert opportunities into sustainable revenue, develop MedTech-sponsored programmes, secure sponsorship for the Dublin Heart Summit and other events, and coordinate fellowship programmes across Dublin and Cork.

The role focuses on developing education offerings, building direct CVRI Dublin programmes, and expanding activity with clinicians, researchers and industry

Qualifications

• Five years of experience in education programme management.
• Experience securing sponsorship or grant income.
• Experience developing externally funded programmes.
• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and complex projects.
• Strong commercial awareness and relationship management.

Responsibilities

• Validate the identified opportunity pipeline and agree an annual education plan and budget.
• Convert priority MedTech discussions into funded programmes.
• Strengthen sponsorship for established events and establish a clear delivery plan for new CVRI Dublin offerings.
• Lead the design, launch and management of a prioritised portfolio of education programmes.
• Coordinate partnerships with industry and academic institutions to support accreditation and growth.

Skills

Commercial awareness

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Project management

Education

Degree in Healthcare, Life Sciences, Business, Education or related discipline

Job description

Cardiovascular Research Institute Dublin (CVRI Dublin)

Salary - €75,000 - €80,000 per annum

commensurate with experience, plus pension, benefits and performance-related bonus.

Reporting To -

Executive Director, CVRI Dublin

Location -

Dublin, Ireland, with occasional travel nationally and internationally.

About CVRI Dublin

CVRI Dublin is a leading cardiovascular research, innovation and education institute embedded within the Mater Private Network and affiliated with RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences. Through a unique combination of internationally recognised clinical expertise, advanced cardiovascular imaging capabilities, live case transmission technology, clinical trials infrastructure and strong MedTech partnerships, CVRI Dublin is uniquely positioned to become a leading European centre for cardiovascular education and training.

Role Purpose

The Education Lead will take dedicated ownership of CVRI Dublin’s education portfolio and convert identified opportunities into sustainable revenue. The immediate priorities are to develop MedTech-sponsored programmes, build direct CVRI Dublin educational offerings, increase sponsorship for the Dublin Heart Summit and Women’s Heart Summit, coordinate fellowship programmes, and expand education activity across Dublin and Cork.

This is a commercially focused, hands‑on role accountable for

• developing programmes
• managing stakeholders
• securing sponsorship
• coordinating delivery and building a sustainable education portfolio.

Key Responsibilities

Key priorities will be to validate the identified opportunity pipeline, agree an annual education plan and budget, convert priority MedTech discussions into funded programmes, strengthen sponsorship for established events, and establish a clear delivery plan for new direct CVRI Dublin offerings.

Strategic Leadership

• Develop and implement a comprehensive education strategy aligned with CVRI Dublin's mission and growth objectives.
• Identify emerging educational opportunities across cardiovascular medicine, imaging, structural heart, electrophysiology, heart failure and cardiovascular innovation.
• Develop annual business plans, budgets and revenue targets for the education portfolio.
• Monitor educational performance and identify opportunities for growth and diversification.

Education Programme Development

Lead the design, launch and management of a prioritised portfolio of clinician, industry and innovation-focused education programmes. Offerings will be selected through annual business planning based on demonstrated demand, faculty capacity, strategic fit, delivery feasibility and expected financial contribution.

Clinician-Focused Programmes

• Cardiology Academies
• Fellowship and observership programmes
• Masterclasses and hands‑on training workshops
• Hybrid and virtual educational programmes

Industry and Innovation-Focused Programmes

• Cardiology for Engineers
• Cardiac Imaging for Innovators
• Inside the Cath Lab programmes
• Clinical trials and device development education
• Innovation and translational research programmes

Industry Partnerships and Sponsorship

• Build and maintain strategic relationships with MedTech, pharmaceutical and healthcare industry partners.
• Secure educational grants, sponsorships and commercial support.
• Develop industry-supported educational academies and training programmes.
• Identify and develop new revenue-generating educational opportunities.
• Collaborate with established industry partners and emerging healthcare technology companies.

Academic Partnerships and Accreditation

• Develop educational collaborations with RCSI and other national and international academic institutions.
• Explore opportunities for accredited postgraduate certificates, diplomas and professional development programmes.
• Support curriculum development and quality assurance processes.
• Build partnerships with European professional societies and educational organisations.

Conferences and Major Educational Events

Lead the commercial and programme development of the Dublin Heart Summit, Women’s Heart Summit and other agreed educational events, including sponsorship strategy, programme objectives, faculty engagement and performance review. Detailed event administration will be coordinated with the relevant operational and external delivery support.

Fellowship and Talent Development

• Manage and expand industry-funded fellowship programmes.
• Develop international observership opportunities.
• Support clinician, researcher and trainee development initiatives.
• Coordinate educational activities for fellows, researchers and postgraduate students.
• Develop new educational pathways in collaboration with faculty and industry partners.

Marketing and Programme Growth

• Develop marketing strategies for educational offerings.
• Support digital education, webinars and on-demand educational content.
• Promote CVRI Dublin internationally as a centre of excellence for cardiovascular education.
• Increase engagement with clinicians, researchers, engineers and MedTech professionals throughout Europe.

Person Specification

Essential

• Degree in Healthcare, Life Sciences, Business, Education or related discipline.
• Minimum five years’ relevant experience in education programme management, with direct responsibility for developing externally funded programmes, securing sponsorship or grant income, and delivering against revenue or budget targets.
• Demonstrated experience developing and delivering educational programmes or large-scale educational events.
• Experience managing multiple stakeholders and complex projects.
• Strong commercial awareness and experience securing sponsorship, grants or external funding.
• Excellent organisational, communication and relationship management skills.
• Ability to work effectively with senior clinicians, academics and industry partners.

Desirable

• Postgraduate qualification in healthcare, business, education or related discipline.
• Experience within cardiology, MedTech, medical devices, pharmaceuticals or healthcare innovation.
• Knowledge of CME/CPD accreditation processes.
• Experience developing university‑accredited programmes.
• Experience working internationally with professional societies, academic institutions or healthcare companies.
• Understanding of cardiovascular medicine and healthcare technologies.

Key Performance Indicators

The Education Lead will be expected to deliver measurable growth in:

• Education programme participation.
• Educational revenue generation.
• International partnerships and collaborations.
• Overall recognition of CVRI Dublin as a leading European cardiovascular education centre.

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