Principal Training Specialist, Affera - MN

Medtronic; United States; Remote; USD 109,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare technology company is seeking a Principal Training Specialist to join their dynamic team. This role involves developing impactful training for sales and clinical specialists in cardiac ablation. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in instructional design and a passion for education. Responsibilities include creating training materials, ensuring compliance with company objectives, and collaborating with various teams to enhance educational programs. The position allows for remote work within the U.S. and requires travel up to 50%.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

HSA

FSA

Life Insurance

Disability Leave

Tuition Reimbursement

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Qualifications

• High School Diploma + 11 years relevant experience or Bachelor's Degree + 7 years relevant experience.
• Advanced Electrophysiology certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver in-house product training for support personnel and customers.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create compliant educational content.
• Evaluate program effectiveness and pursue continuous improvement.

Skills

Instructional design

Presentation skills

Communication skills

Relationship building

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

Principal Training Specialist, Affera - MN

Principal Training Specialist, Affera - MN

Location: State of Minnesota, United States of America

Type: Full time

Posted: 2 days ago

Application deadline: June 6, 2025 (20 days remaining)

Job requisition ID: R30132

Medtronic offers a career for life, committed to accessible, innovative healthcare. Join us to break down barriers and drive innovation in a connected, supportive world.

Daily Responsibilities

We have multiple openings on our training and education team. Remote work within the U.S. is considered.

Become part of a dynamic team responsible for training our sales and clinical specialists in cardiac ablation for arrhythmias. As part of the Cardiac Ablation Solutions (CAS) Operating Unit, you will educate key organizational groups, especially as we expand into new markets and technologies. Use your creativity and passion to develop impactful training that brings life-changing therapies to patients worldwide.

• Develop and deliver in-house product training for support personnel and customers.
• Gather information, prepare materials, and develop course content and aids.
• Ensure training meets company and customer objectives.
• Maintain communication with customers to assess training effectiveness.
• Utilize technical trainers as needed.
• Update lesson plans to meet new requirements and keep information current.
• Participate in curriculum development using adult instructional design models.
• Design and implement engaging education programs to enhance electrophysiology knowledge and skills.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create compliant educational content supporting business strategies.
• Evaluate program effectiveness and pursue continuous improvement.
• Work with Physician Education team to improve processes and efficiency.
• Travel up to 50% as required.

Qualifications for Principal Level

• High School Diploma + 11 years relevant experience or
• Associate’s Degree + 9 years relevant experience or
• Bachelor’s Degree + 7 years relevant experience or
• 3 years of EP mapping experience

Preferred Skills

• Advanced Electrophysiology certification (RCIS or IBHRE preferred)
• Proficiency in Excel, Smart Sheets, Articulate & Rise, Adobe, Camtasia, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook, Teams, SharePoint
• Instructional design, presentation, and communication skills
• Ability to develop strong external relationships
• Passion for impactful training and knowledge of medical device curriculum development

Physical Job Requirements

The physical demands described are representative of those required to perform the essential functions of this role. Reasonable accommodations will be made for qualified individuals with disabilities. Regular mobility, computer proficiency, and communication skills are necessary for office tasks.

Compensation and Benefits

Salary range for U.S. locations (excluding PR): $109,600 - $164,400. Eligible for Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP). Benefits include health, dental, vision, HSA, FSA, life insurance, disability leave, tuition reimbursement, and well-being programs. Additional benefits for all employees include 401(k), paid time off, holidays, stock purchase plan, and more. For detailed info, visit our benefits page.

About Medtronic

We are a global leader in health technology, dedicated to solving the world's most pressing medical problems. Our mission is to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life, driven by over 95,000 committed employees. We foster diversity and inclusion, ensuring equal employment opportunities for all, and make accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.