Education Program Manager

Medela LLC; McHenry (IL); Hybrid; USD 99,000 - 121,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with match

Paid Parental Leave (16 weeks)

Generous PTO + 14 holidays

Health benefits

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Medela LLC is seeking an Education Program Manager to design and develop innovative global healthcare education programs focused on lactation science and maternal health. The role blends instructional design, digital learning, and learner engagement to transform scientific content into engaging learning experiences for a worldwide audience.

You will collaborate with internal experts and KOLs, drive webinar and e-learning design strategies, and analyze learner data to continuously improve impact.

Qualifications

• Design scalable educational programs and digital learning experiences.
• Strong expertise with instructional design models, e-learning platforms, LMS, and content authoring tools.
• Demonstrated creativity, project management, and communication skills.
• Experience in healthcare education environments is preferred.
• Experience supporting global audiences across regions is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop engaging global education programs, digital, webinars, curricula, and digital learning experiences regarding lactation science.
• Apply instructional design methodologies and adult learning principles to create learner-centered content.
• Partner with internal experts and KOLs to translate complex scientific content into impactful educational experiences.
• Lead the design strategy for webinar platforms, e-learning experiences, and digital engagement tools supporting large global audiences.
• Create interactive multimedia content, assessments, and educational materials using modern learning technologies.
• Analyze learner engagement data and feedback to continuously improve program effectiveness and user experience.
• Recommend innovative educational technologies and approaches to increase healthcare professional engagement.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Marketing, Medical Affairs, and Commercial teams to align education initiatives with organizational goals.

Skills

Instructional design

LMS

Webinar tech

Project management

Healthcare education

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Education/Instructional Design

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Content authoring tools

Webinar platforms

Job description

Education Program Manager Lactation Science Medela LLC

Hybrid Role; 3 days on-site in McHenry, IL

Salary starting at $110K

Healthcare Education & Learning Experience

We are seeking a creative and strategic Education Program Manager to lead the design and development of innovative global healthcare education programs focused on lactation science, maternal health, and healthcare professional engagement. This role is ideal for someone who thrives at the intersection of instructional design, digital learning, learner engagement, educational strategy, and lactation science. You will transform scientific and clinical content into engaging, modern learning experiences that drive audience growth, participation, and measurable impact across a global healthcare audience.

Why Join Us?

This is an opportunity to elevate a world-class global education platform in lactation science and shape innovative healthcare learning experiences that influence healthcare professionals around the world. You’ll work alongside leading experts in maternal and infant health while driving the future of healthcare education and engagement.

What You’ll Do

• Design and develop engaging global education programs, digital, webinars, curricula, and digital learning experiences regarding lactation science.


• Apply instructional design methodologies and adult learning principles to create learner-centered content.


• Partner with internal experts and Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) to translate complex scientific content into impactful educational experiences.


• Lead the design strategy for webinar platforms, e-learning experiences, and digital engagement tools supporting large global audiences.


• Create interactive multimedia content, assessments, and educational materials using modern learning technologies.


• Analyze learner engagement data and feedback to continuously improve program effectiveness and user experience.


• Recommend innovative educational technologies, platforms, and creative approaches to increase healthcare professional engagement.


• Collaborate cross-functionally with Marketing, Medical Affairs, and Commercial teams to align education initiatives with organizational goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Instructional Design, Curriculum Development, or related field; Master’s preferred.


• Experience designing scalable educational programs, digital learning experiences, and instructional materials.


• Strong expertise with instructional design models, e-learning platforms, webinar technologies, LMS systems, and content authoring tools.


• Strong creative thinking, project management, and communication skills.


• Experience working within healthcare, medical device, or healthcare professional education environments preferred.


• Experience supporting global audiences and collaborating across regions preferred.

What We Offer

• Salary starting at $110K plus performance-based bonus


• Comprehensive benefits plan


• 401K with match


• Money Purchase Plan


• 16-week Paid Parental Leave


• Generous PTO package, plus 14 paid holidays


• A great place to work!

At Medela, you will be joining a global community of colleagues, united by the purpose that drives our business: helping people. Medela exists to advance human health and well-being through knowledge-based and innovative human milk and medical vacuum solutions. Our employees are empowered to serve this purpose in a family-owned company that is growing rapidly around the world. We value intensive exchanges, diverse perspectives, and unbureaucratic decisions. You will have the opportunity to develop at an international level and witness the direct impact your work has on our company’s success.

As an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, sex, protected veteran status, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, HIV/AIDs status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity (transgender status), weight, height or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law or ordinance.

Medela is the #1 breast pump brand* and one of the leading companies in medical vacuum technologies respected and trusted by doctors and healthcare professionals from around the world. A family-owned company with a global presence in Europe, America and Asia, Medela has 21 locations worldwide and a sales network of independent partners in over 100 countries. The company has production and warehouse facilities in Baar (Switzerland), McHenry (Illinois, USA) and Changzhou (China). With over 1800 employees, Medela improves health and well-being through the pursuit of knowledge and the development of innovative products and services, empowering mothers, babies and patients to live their lives to the fullest.

Founded in 1961 by Olle Larsson, his son Michael Larsson serves as Chairman of the Board of Directors since 2001. Thomas Golücke is the CEO of the company since 2024. \"By creating a culture of belonging, we are building engaged teams that work together to serve our customers as one Medela family\".