Global Medical Education Manager

Thornton Tomasetti; Plymouth (MN); Hybrid; USD 99,000 - 199,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

Health coverage in HIP PPO plan

Strong retirement plan with employer贡献

Tuition reimbursement & FreeU program

Reputation as a great place to work

Diversity & inclusion

Job summary

Abbott’s Global Medical Education team seeks a skilled professional to design and implement physician and field education programs for Structural Heart therapies. You will translate complex clinical information into engaging learning experiences, partnering with Medical Affairs, Regulatory, R&D, and Marketing to ensure readiness and compliance.

This role emphasizes impactful education and ongoing quality improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Life Sciences, Biomedical Engineering, Nursing, Healthcare Administration, Medical Technology, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in medical education, clinical training, healthcare education, medical affairs, clinical support, or a related medical device or healthcare role.
• Experience developing and delivering training programs for healthcare professionals and/or field-based personnel.
• Knowledge of adult learning principles, instructional design methodologies, and training effectiveness measurement.
• Strong project management, organizational, and prioritization skills with the ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously.
• Demonstrated ability to build partnerships, influence without authority, and collaborate effectively across cross-functional teams and physician stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop medical education curricula and training plans for Structural Heart products.
• Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to assess learning needs and create learning paths for physicians and field personnel.
• Develop instructor-led, virtual, simulation-based, and digital learning solutions using best practices in instructional design.
• Create content and performance tools including presentations, guides, eLearning modules, videos, and assessments.
• Design and develop medical education programs to support safe and effective use of therapies.
• Collaborate with KOLs and internal stakeholders to develop evidence-based training materials.

Skills

Adult learning

Instructional design

Training development

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in life sciences

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 122,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries. JOB DESCRIPTION: Global Medical Education Manager Working at Abbott At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and your family, be your true self, and live a full life.

Benefits

• Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of.
• Employees can qualify for free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year.
• An excellent retirement savings plan with a high employer contribution
• Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program, and FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor’s degree.
• A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries worldwide and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune.
• A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as the best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.

Structural Heart Business Mission

Why We Exist Our business purpose is to restore health and improve quality of life by designing and providing device and management solutions for treating structural heart disease.

The Opportunity

The Global Medical Education Manager is responsible for the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of physician and field education programs that support the safe and effective use of Abbott Structural Heart therapies and products. This role partners with Medical Affairs, Clinical Affairs, Regulatory Affairs, Quality, R&D, Marketing, and Commercial teams to identify training needs, develop educational solutions, and ensure physician and field readiness throughout the product lifecycle. The Manager translates clinical, technical, and procedural information into effective learning experiences that drive competency, clinical excellence, and positive patient outcomes while ensuring compliance with Abbott policies and regulatory requirements.

What You’ll Work On

Training Strategy & Curriculum Development

Design and develop medical education curricula, including training plans, educational materials, and resources supporting Structural Heart products and therapies.

Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to assess learning needs, define instructional objectives, establish authorization requirements, and develop learning pathways for physicians and field personnel.

Develop instructor‑led, virtual, simulation‑based, and digital learning solutions using adult learning and instructional design best practices.

Create educational content and performance support tools, including presentations, procedural guides, eLearning modules, videos, and competency assessments.

Physician & Field Education

Design and develop medical educational programs that support the safe and effective use of Structural Heart therapies.

Partner with physician faculty, key opinion leaders (KOLs), and internal stakeholders to develop evidence‑based training programs and materials.

Collaborate with Medical Education franchise leaders to identify performance gaps and implement targeted training solutions that support onboarding, authorization, and ongoing competency development.

Product Development & Launch Readiness

Represent Medical Education on cross‑functional product development teams, ensuring training requirements are incorporated throughout the product lifecycle.

Assess training implications of new products, indications, and procedural enhancements and develop launch readiness plans and training deliverables.

Ensure training content accurately reflects approved product labeling, clinical evidence, and procedural best practices.

Tendyne Program Execution & Operations

Assist in the planning, coordination, and execution of physician and field training programs.

Facilitate training programs and workshops as needed and maintain training records in accordance with company requirements.

Evaluation, Quality & Compliance

Develop and implement assessment strategies to evaluate learner competency, training effectiveness and program outcomes.

Analyze training metrics and stakeholder feedback to drive continuous improvement.

Ensure training programs and materials comply with Abbott policies, quality system requirements, regulatory standards and approved product labeling.

Support content review, approval, documentation control, and audit readiness activities.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Education, Life Sciences, Biomedical Engineering, Nursing, Healthcare Administration, Medical Technology, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in medical education, clinical training, healthcare education, medical affairs, clinical support, or a related medical device or healthcare role.
• Experience developing and delivering training programs for healthcare professionals and/or field‑based personnel.
• Knowledge of adult learning principles, instructional design methodologies, and training effectiveness measurement.
• Strong project management, organizational, and prioritization skills with the ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously.
• Demonstrated ability to build partnerships, influence without authority, and collaborate effectively across cross‑functional teams and physician stakeholders.
• Excellent written, verbal, facilitation, and presentation skills.
• Ability to analyze training needs and translate clinical, business, and customer requirements into effective educational solutions.
• Demonstrated commitment to continuous improvement, innovation, and knowledge sharing.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree in Education, Instructional Design, Nursing, Clinical Sciences, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Experience in cardiovascular, structural heart, or other interventional medical device therapies.
• Experience supporting physician education, therapy adoption, field authorization, or proctoring programs.
• Experience working in a regulated medical device environment.

Job Family: Sales Support & Administration DIVISION: SH Structural Heart LOCATION: United States > Minnesota > Plymouth : 5050 Nathan Lane N ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS: WORK SHIFT: Standard TRAVEL: Yes, 20 % of the Time MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE: Not Applicable SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES: Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), Continuous standing for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), Keyboard use (greater or equal to 50% of the workday), Lift, carry, push or pull weights of more than 20 pounds/9 kilos on a regular/daily basis Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.

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The base pay for this position is $99,300.00 – $198,700.00 In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

Abbott is about the power of health. For more than 135 years, Abbott has been helping people reach their potential — because better health allows people and communities to achieve more. With a diverse, global network serving customers in more than 160 countries, we create new solutions — across the spectrum of health, around the world, for all stages of life. Whether it’s next‑generation diagnostics, life‑changing devices, science‑based nutrition, and novel reformulations, we are advancing some of the most innovative and revolutionary technologies in healthcare, helping people live their best lives through better health.

The people of Abbott come to work each day with relentless energy, enthusiasm and a promise to enhance the health and well‑being of millions of people. They push the boundaries to help manage and treat some of life’s greatest health challenges.

We invite you to explore opportunities at Abbott, to see if your talents and career aspirations may fit with our openings. An equal opportunity employer, Abbott welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce.

Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that can help you build your future and live your best life.