Field Training & Education Manager

Inspire Medical Systems, Inc.; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 131,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k match

Tuition reimbursement

Employee Assistance program

Job summary

Inspire Medical Systems is seeking a Field Training & Education Manager to build and run field education programs for the Therapy Development Representative organization. You will own onboarding, certification, advanced curricula, and continuing education, translating business priorities into practical learning experiences.

You will collaborate across Sales, Marketing, Medical Education, Outcomes, Reimbursement, and other teams to align learning solutions with strategic goals, travel up to 50%

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Education, Business, Life Sciences, or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years relevant experience, or an advanced degree with a minimum of 2 years of experience.
• Proficiency with MS Office, Power BI, LMS and related tools.
• Experience in instructional design and adult learning methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Designs, develops, and delivers field education programs using adult learning principles to drive capability development and business performance.
• Owns onboarding, certification, advanced curriculum, and continuing education for the Therapy Development Representative (TDR) organization.
• Creates scalable learning experiences, playbooks, tools, and resources that support referral generation, ecosystem development, and field execution.
• Translates strategic priorities, including cardiovascular engagement, PCP partnerships, reimbursement, competitive differentiation, and AI-enabled workflows, into practical training and coaching solutions.
• Leads content development and program delivery across instructor-led, virtual, digital, and field-based learning formats.
• Partners with Sales, Marketing, Medical Education, Outcomes, Reimbursement, and other stakeholders to align learning strategies with business objectives and field needs.
• Establishes and manages field reinforcement initiatives, including microlearning, skill campaigns, best-practice sharing, manager coaching resources, and post-training application activities.
• Evaluates learning effectiveness through assessments, feedback, adoption metrics, and business impact measures, continuously improving programs and resources.
• Identifies, validates, and scales field best practices to improve consistency, productivity, and commercial execution.
• Leads cross-functional projects and influences stakeholders to drive alignment from strategy through field execution.
• Supports the development of team members and contributes to a collaborative, high-trust, team-first culture.
• Travels up to 50%, based on business needs and where employee is located.

Skills

Instructional design

Adult learning

Training programs

Cross-functional collaboration

Presentation skills

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Education, Business, Life Sciences, or related field

Advanced degree with minimum 2 years experience

Tools

MS Office Suite

Power BI

LMS

Job description

ABOUT INSPIRE MEDICAL SYSTEMS

Inspire is the first of its kind medical device designed to make a difference in the lives of those living with Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA). We are revolutionizing the sleep industry with our FDA-approved medical device, designed to reduce OSA severity for those who cannot tolerate or get consistent benefit from CPAP. Inspire Medical Systems is committed to enhancing patients' lives through sleep innovation. We are steadfast in our commitment to prioritize patient outcomes, act with integrity and lead with respect. With positive persistence at our core, we are committed to all those we serve.

WHY JOIN OUR FAST-GROWING TEAM

At Inspire, we value people - your diverse experiences, backgrounds, and thoughts. We elevate voices and encourage learning opportunities to build a professional network that grows into community. We embrace a people-first culture by offering excellent benefits, 401k matching, ESPP, flexible time off (FTO), and tuition reimbursement.

If you're passionate about making a difference in people's lives and want to work with innovative technology, come be a part of our great team!

About the Role

The Field Training & Education Manager develops and executes field education strategies that strengthen commercial capabilities, accelerate referral pipeline growth, and improve field execution. This role serves as the dedicated capability-development lead for the Therapy Development Representative (TDR) organization, owning onboarding, certification, advanced curriculum, referral-development training, ecosystem engagement, and field reinforcement.

The manager translates business priorities, including cardiovascular and PCP engagement, reimbursement, competitive strategy, referral development, and AI-enabled workflows, into practical learning experiences, playbooks, tools, and coaching resources. The role also leads continuing education for tenured field employees, ensuring ongoing skill development and application beyond formal training.

Success requires expertise in commercial effectiveness, ecosystem development, field execution, and adult learning, coupled with the ability to simplify complex concepts into engaging, actionable programs. The individual must collaborate effectively across Sales, Marketing, Medical Education, Outcomes, Reimbursement, and other cross-functional teams to align learning solutions with business priorities.

The ideal candidate is a low-ego, high-performing collaborator who values team success, leads through influence, and fosters a high-trust environment while driving alignment from strategy to execution.

Position Responsibilities

• Designs, develops, and delivers field education programs using adult learning principles to drive capability development and business performance.
• Owns onboarding, certification, advanced curriculum, and continuing education for the Therapy Development Representative (TDR) organization.
• Creates scalable learning experiences, playbooks, tools, and resources that support referral generation, ecosystem development, and field execution.
• Translates strategic priorities, including cardiovascular engagement, PCP partnerships, reimbursement, competitive differentiation, and AI-enabled workflows, into practical training and coaching solutions.
• Leads content development and program delivery across instructor-led, virtual, digital, and field-based learning formats.
• Partners with Sales, Marketing, Medical Education, Outcomes, Reimbursement, and other stakeholders to align learning strategies with business objectives and field needs.
• Establishes and manages field reinforcement initiatives, including microlearning, skill campaigns, best-practice sharing, manager coaching resources, and post-training application activities.
• Evaluates learning effectiveness through assessments, feedback, adoption metrics, and business impact measures, continuously improving programs and resources.
• Identifies, validates, and scales field best practices to improve consistency, productivity, and commercial execution.
• Leads cross-functional projects and influences stakeholders to drive alignment from strategy through field execution.
• Supports the development of team members and contributes to a collaborative, high-trust, team-first culture.
• Travels up to 50%, based on business needs and where employee is located.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Education, Business, Life Sciences, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience, or an advanced degree with a minimum of 2 years of experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• At least 2 years of Inspire sales experience.
• Demonstrated proficiency with standard and custom software programs (MS Office Suite including PowerPoint, Word, Excel, and Outlook, Power BI, LMS, etc.).
• Experience in instructional design and adult learning methodologies.
• Strong background in content development and execution of training strategies.
• Excellent presentation and facilitation skills with experience leading training sessions.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment.
• Strong collaboration and leadership skills with a team-oriented mindset.
• Ability to problem-solve and adapt training strategies to changing business needs.
• A positive attitude, collaborative spirit, and commitment to teamwork are essential to success in this role, as we work together to support each other and drive shared outcomes.

Salary

The salary for this position will be offered at a level consistent with the experience and qualifications of the candidate. This information reflects the anticipated salary range for this position at the time of posting. The salary range may be modified in the future and actual compensation may vary from the posting based on various factors such as geographic location, work experience, education and/or skill level.

Salary: $131,000 — $170,000 USD

BENEFITS AND OTHER COMPENSATION

Inspire offers a highly competitive benefits package including (general description of the benefits and other compensation offered):

• Multiple health insurance plan options.
• Employer contributions to Health Savings Account.
• Dental, Vision, Life and Disability benefits.
• 401k plan + employer match.
• Identity Protection.
• Flexible time off.
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• Employee Assistance program.
• All employees have the opportunity to participate in the ownership and success of Inspire. Employees at all levels can participate through equity awards and the Employee Stock Purchase Program.

Inspire Medical Systems provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, status regarding public assistance, membership or activity in a local commission, military or veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy or childbirth, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws. This policy applies to all aspects of the employment relationship, including recruitment, hiring, compensation, promotion, transfer, disciplinary action, layoff, return from layoff, training, and social and recreational programs. Inspire Medical Systems complies with applicable laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which Inspire Medical Systems has facilities. All such employment decisions will be made without unlawfully discriminating on any prohibited basis. Inspire Medical Systems is an equal opportunity employer with recruitment efforts focused on ensuring a diverse workforce. Applicants with a disability that need accommodation to complete the Inspire Medical Systems application process should contact Human Resources at 844-672-4357 or email careers@inspiresleep(dot)com. Inspire Medical Systems participates in E-Verify.