Principal Training & Education Specialist, Cardiac Rhythm Management - New Hire Training

Medtronic; Chicago (IL); Remote; USD 109,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

A global medical technology leader is seeking a Principal Training & Education Specialist to drive training initiatives for Cardiac Rhythm Management (CRM) field personnel in Chicago. This role involves curriculum design, delivering training sessions, and collaborating with teams to enhance knowledge of CRM products. Suitable candidates will have considerable experience in training within the medical device industry and a background in CRM technologies. This position supports remote work within the U.S. and offers competitive compensation and benefits.

Benefits

Health, Dental and Vision Insurance

Tuition assistance/reimbursement

401(k) plan with employer match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Qualifications

• Extensive CRM field experience, including support for device evaluations.
• Strong background in technical content and training.
• Ability to translate insights into impactful training.

Responsibilities

• Deliver online and in-person training on CRM topics.
• Conduct evaluations of student performance.
• Develop and improve training programs for CRM products.
• Collaborate with teams to create interactive training.
• Track program logistics and performance metrics.

Skills

CRM device evaluations

Hands-on support

Adult education curriculum design

Technical content translation

Project management tools

Education

High School Diploma with 11+ years experience

Associate's Degree with 9+ years experience

Baccalaureate Degree with 7+ years experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 22 Aug 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 Bring your talents to an industry leader in medical technology and healthcare solutions – we are a market leader and growing every day. Our expanding portfolio delivers measurable clinical and economic value – and opens doors, empowering you to shape your own career. We support your growth with the training, mentorship, and guidance you need to own your future success. Together, we can transform healthcare.

As the new Principal Training & Education Specialist, you will become an integral part of our dynamic CRM New Hire Field Training Team, committed to educating and empowering our Cardiac Rhythm Management (CRM) field force. Drawing on your subject matter expertise, experience, and passion, you will train field representatives who play a vital role in delivering life-changing devices and therapies to improve the lives of thousands of patients.

This role is open to remote within the U . S.

A Day in the Life :

As a Principal Training & Education Specialist for Cardiac Rhythm Management (CRM) New Hire Training, you will play a pivotal role in designing, delivering, and managing impactful training programs that align with organizational goals and enhance the skills and knowledge of our field personnel. Your expertise will ensure CRM field representatives are fully prepared to support the implantation and ongoing management of CRM devices . In this role, you will:

• Deliver online and in-person training sessions on CRM topics using diverse methods, including didactic instruction, remote hands-on simulations, and in-person hands-on activities.

• Conduct formal evaluations of student performance on CRM products and procedural knowledge and techniques .

• Lead the development and continuous improvement of training programs and events focused on Medtronic CRM products, therapies, and procedures.

• Collaborate with Sales Leaders, Medical Education, and Marketing to create interactive, engaging training programs tailored for both virtual and in-person formats.

• Develop and maintain digital education content aligned with field priorities.

• Identify content gaps related to training on Medtronic technologies and implement effective solutions to address these gaps.

• Stay engaged in continuous learning to remain a trusted resource of accurate, up-to-date knowledge, with a focus on adult education curriculum design and delivery methods.

• Navigate the content/document review and approval process to ensure compliance with industry regulations.

• Track and manage program logistics, compliance, budget, and performance metrics using project management tools.

• Build and maintain positive relationships with peers, colleagues, and global business partners across organizational levels, including Sales and international teams.

• Be open to traveling up to 3 0% of the time to support training initiatives.

This role is an exciting opportunity to leverage your expertise and passion for education to make a meaningful impact on both our field teams and the patients we serve.

Must Have:

• High School Diploma or equivalent with 11+ years of experience in training, field sales, sales support, clinical or technical roles within the medical device industry (OR Associate's Degree with 9+ years experience OR Baccalaureate Degree with 7+ years experience).

• Extensive (3+ years) recent Medtronic CRM field experience, including hands-on support for CRM device evaluations and implant procedures.

• Strong background in working with complex technical content and translating key insights into effective, impactful training.

Nice To Have:

• International Board of Heart Rhythm Examiners Certified Cardiac Device Specialist (IBHRE CCDS) certification.

• Advanced e lectrophysiology certifications (e.g., RCIS or IBHRE CEPS).

• Experience designing in-person and online learning in a variety of modalities including classroom, synchronous and asynchronous, microlearning, and digital job aids .

• Experience working on multiple, simultaneous projects that require both strategic thinking and high-speed tactical execution .

• Familiarity with traditional and modern training methods, tools, and learning principles .

• Expertise with Microsoft Office products, including PowerPoint, Outlook, Excel and Word.

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. Contact your manager or local HR to understand the Work Conditions and Physical requirements that may be specific to each role.

Benefits & Compensation

Medtronic offers a competitive Salary and flexible Benefits Package
A commitment to our employees lives 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.

Further details are available at the link below:

Medtronic benefits and compensation plans

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.
We are engineers at heart— putting ambitious ideas to work to generate real solutions for real people. From the R&D lab, to the factory floor, to the conference room, every one of us experiments, creates, builds, improves and solves. We have the talent, diverse perspectives, and guts to engineer the extraordinary.

Learn more about our business, mission, and our commitment to diversity here.

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