Principal Affera Training Specialist - Remote

Medtronic; Houston (TX); Remote; USD 109,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company dedicated to transforming healthcare access and equity. In this role, you will lead the training and education for sales and clinical specialists in the rapidly evolving field of cardiac ablation. Your creativity and passion will drive the development of innovative training programs that empower teams and enhance patient care. Collaborate with diverse groups to ensure that training meets business objectives while adhering to regulatory standards. This is a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment, where your contributions will help shape the future of medical technology and improve lives worldwide.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan

Tuition Assistance

Paid Time Off

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Short-term Disability

Long-term Disability

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years in clinical training or medical device industry.
• Experience in Electrophysiology mapping preferred.
• Proven ability in developing impactful training programs.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver training programs for sales and clinical teams.
• Collaborate with cross-functional groups to create education materials.
• Evaluate training effectiveness and continuously improve programs.

Skills

Communication Skills

Collaboration Skills

Presentation Skills

Instructional Design

Writing Skills

Creativity

Education

High School Diploma

Associate’s Degree

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Excel

Smart Sheets

Articulate & Rise

Adobe

Camtasia

PowerPoint

Word

Outlook

Teams

SharePoint

Job description

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 30 Apr 2025.

At Medtronic, you can begin a life-long career of exploration and innovation while helping champion healthcare access and equity for all. You’ll lead with purpose, breaking down barriers to innovation in a more connected, compassionate world.

A Day in the Life

Job Specific Summary

We have multiple openings on our training and education team. We will consider remote work within the United States.

Become part of a dynamic team responsible for training and educating our sales and clinical specialist teams in the field of cardiac ablation to treat arrhythmias, one of the most exciting and fastest-growing areas of medical technology. As a part of the Cardiac Ablation Solutions (CAS) Operating Unit (OU), you will play an integral role educating a key group of the organization as the OU enters multiple new market segments and expands its portfolio with advanced technologies. Use your creativity and passion to lead innovation in the development and advancement of training and education to bring life-changing therapy to thousands of patients worldwide.

1. Plans, develops, delivers, and coordinates in-house product training programs for field support personnel and customers.
2. Obtains information needed to prepare in-house training programs; prepares training materials; develops course content; determines methodology; and coordinates the development of training aids.
3. Ensures training program(s) meet company and customer objectives.
4. Maintains communication with customers to ensure effectiveness of training.
5. May utilize trainers with technical expertise.
6. Continuously revises lesson plans to meet new training requirements and to keep technical information up to date.
7. May be assigned to a core team to assess the fields' needs for a new or revised curriculum build utilizing the ADDIE model of adult instructional design.
8. Strongly influence the design of new indication and product launch education plans based on business strategy, with a significant focus on functional results.
9. Design and execute creative and engaging Field Sales and Clinical Specialists Education programs that are targeted, purposeful, and increase electrophysiology knowledge and skills in procedures and cardiac ablation therapies, to enable the commercial organization to meet its objectives.
10. Collaborate with cross-functional groups (PACE T&E, Product Marketing, Sales, Product Development, Services, Legal, Quality, and Regulatory) to create education programs, curricula, course materials, and measurements that support business unit strategies and are compliant with regulatory, quality systems, and Business Conduct Standards.
11. Demonstrate education effectiveness through systematic program evaluation and continuous improvement strategy.
12. Work collaboratively with the Physician Education team to develop and deliver new processes, quality standards, and increase efficiency of the team.
13. Capacity to adjust swiftly to shifting priorities in order to satisfy business requirements.
14. Travel: up to 50%.

To qualify for the Principal Level you must have:

1. High School Diploma PLUS a minimum 11 years of relevant experience in a clinical lab setting, clinical training, field sales/support in the medical device, healthcare industry, or equivalent experience -OR-
2. Associate’s Degree PLUS a minimum 9 years of relevant experience in a clinical lab setting, clinical training, field sales/support in the medical device, healthcare industry, or equivalent experience -OR-
3. Bachelor’s Degree PLUS a minimum 7 years of relevant experience in a clinical lab setting, clinical training, field sales/support in the medical device, healthcare industry, or equivalent experience.
4. 3 years of EP mapping experience.

Nice to Have

1. Advanced Electrophysiology (RCIS or IBHRE certification is preferred).
2. Computer skills: Excel, Smart Sheets, Articulate & Rise, Adobe, Camtasia, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook, Teams, SharePoint.
3. Instructional design methods.
4. Presentation skills.
5. Excellent writing skills.
6. Excellent communication skills.
7. Collaboration and Inclusion skills.
8. Ability to develop and foster strong relationships with external customers.
9. Passion and ability to develop and deliver impactful training.
10. Strong working knowledge of Training & Education of Medical device program curriculum build and delivery processes.
11. Assessment of core competencies of field employees and physician customers to identify gaps in current program and build out and deliver curriculum that fills gaps identified.

Physical Job Requirements

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this position, but they are not an exhaustive list of all the required responsibilities and skills of this position.

The physical demands described within the Responsibilities section of this job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

For Office Roles: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to be independently mobile. The employee is also required to interact with a computer and communicate with peers and co-workers.

Benefits & Compensation

Medtronic offers a competitive Salary and flexible Benefits Package. A commitment to our employees' lives is at the core of our values. We recognize their contributions. They share in the success they help to create. We offer a wide range of benefits, resources, and competitive compensation plans designed to support you at every career and life stage.

Salary ranges for U.S (excl. PR) locations (USD): $109,600.00 - $164,400.00.

This position is eligible for a short-term incentive called the Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP).

The following benefits and additional compensation are available to those regular employees who work 20+ hours per week: Health, Dental and vision insurance, Health Savings Account, Healthcare Flexible Spending Account, Life insurance, Long-term disability leave, Dependent daycare spending account, Tuition assistance/reimbursement, and Simple Steps (global well-being program).

The following benefits and additional compensation are available to all regular employees: Incentive plans, 401(k) plan plus employer contribution and match, Short-term disability, Paid time off, Paid holidays, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Employee Assistance Program, Non-qualified Retirement Plan Supplement (subject to IRS earning minimums), and Capital Accumulation Plan (available to Vice Presidents and above, or subject to IRS earning minimums).

Regular employees are those who are not temporary, such as interns. Temporary employees are eligible for paid sick time, as required under applicable state law, and the Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Please note some of the above benefits may not apply to workers in Puerto Rico.

About Medtronic

We lead global healthcare technology and boldly attack the most challenging health problems facing humanity by searching out and finding solutions. Our Mission — to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life — unites a global team of 95,000+ passionate people.

It is the policy of Medtronic to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Medtronic will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.