Program Manager, Medical Education

Merit Medical Systems, Inc.; Utah; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance

Onsite medical clinic

Paid holidays

Job summary

Merit Medical Systems, Inc. seeks an experienced medical education professional to translate business objectives into education plans for physicians across multiple therapeutic areas.

You will design curricula, manage programs, recruit faculty, and coordinate cross-functional partnerships to deliver compliant, impactful educational experiences. The role involves hands-on physician training, workshop planning, and performance analysis to drive program excellence and educational outcomes within a

Qualifications

• Education and/or business experience equivalent to a Bachelor's Degree.
• Minimum of five years of experience in medical education, professional education, clinical education, healthcare training, medical device marketing, or a related healthcare field.
• Experience collaborating with commercial marketing, sales, clinical, medical, and other cross-functional stakeholders to develop programs aligned with business objectives.
• Experience engaging physician faculty, key opinion leaders (KOLs), and subject matter experts to support educational initiatives.
• Experience evaluating educational programs and measuring learning outcomes through established performance metrics.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple programs, vendors, budgets, timelines, and competing priorities simultaneously.
• Excellent communication, presentation, facilitation, and relationship-building skills.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data, assess program effectiveness, and recommend continuous improvements.
• Demonstrated computer skills, including proficiency with presentation software, learning platforms, spreadsheets, word processing, and other applicable software programs.
• Medical device industry experience.
• Experience developing physician-focused education programs across multiple therapeutic or procedural specialties.
• Experience with hands-on physician training, simulation-based learning, and faculty development programs.
• Advanced degree in business, healthcare, education, clinical sciences, or a related discipline.
• Experience supporting commercial marketing and franchise strategies through physician education initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Curriculum and content development
• Physician education program management
• Faculty and KOL engagement
• Budget and vendor management
• Data analysis and performance reporting
• Project management and execution
• Relationship building and stakeholder management
• Regulatory and compliance awareness
• Process improvement and operational excellence

Skills

Communication

Project management

Data analysis

KOL engagement

Presentation

Relationship-building

Healthcare education

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree (MBA/MS/PhD)

Tools

Presentation software

Learning platforms

Spreadsheets

Word processing

Job description

Work Shift: DAY Work Schedule: At Merit Medical, our mission is to create innovative medical devices that improve lives. Partner with commercial marketing platform leaders, franchise marketing teams, sales leadership, and key stakeholders to identify business priorities, product strategies, market opportunities, and physician education needs. Translate business objectives and educational needs into strategic medical education plans, including learning objectives, target audiences, program formats, faculty selection, and delivery methods. Develop annual medical education plans, program prioritization strategies, and budget recommendations aligned with franchise and organizational goals. Design, develop, and execute physician education programs, including didactic courses, hands-on workshops, simulation-based training, case-based learning, peer-to-peer education, symposia, preceptorships, and virtual learning experiences. Develop educational curricula, course materials, learning objectives, and training content in collaboration with physician faculty, key opinion leaders (KOLs), internal subject matter experts, and cross-functional partners. Identify, evaluate, recruit, and maintain relationships with physician faculty, clinical experts, and KOLs to support medical education initiatives. Coordinate faculty participation, preparation, and program execution in accordance with company policies and healthcare professional engagement requirements. Establish and maintain sustainable faculty networks that support physician education across assigned therapeutic areas and procedural specialties. Ensure educational content is clinically relevant, evidence-based, aligned with learner needs, and appropriate for the intended audience. Recommend education formats and delivery methods based on procedural complexity, physician experience, learning objectives, and business priorities. Manage all aspects of program execution, including timelines, logistics, faculty coordination, vendor management, venue and laboratory arrangements, educational materials, and post-program follow-up activities. Partner with internal stakeholders to appropriately incorporate product and procedural information while preserving educational quality and compliance. Analyze program metrics, participant feedback, faculty assessments, and other performance measures to identify trends and continuously improve educational programs. Track program performance against established key performance indicators (KPIs) and provide recommendations to medical education leadership and commercial stakeholders. Manage assigned program budgets, monitor expenditures, and identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency while maintaining educational quality. Maintain program documentation, faculty records, educational materials, evaluations, and performance reporting. Ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, industry codes, company policies, and standards governing healthcare professional interactions and educational activities. Support the development, standardization, and implementation of tools, processes, and best practices that enhance the scalability, consistency, and effectiveness of Medical Education operations.

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL/ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS

• Writing
• Visual acuity
• Computer and keyboard usage
• Travel as required for educational program execution, physician training events, conventions, workshops, and stakeholder meetings

Education and/or business experience equivalent to a Bachelor's Degree.

• Minimum of five years of experience in medical education, professional education, clinical education, healthcare training, medical device marketing, or a related healthcare field.
• Demonstrated experience developing, managing, and executing educational programs for healthcare professionals, preferably physicians.
• Experience collaborating with commercial marketing, sales, clinical, medical, and other cross-functional stakeholders to develop programs aligned with business objectives.
• Experience engaging physician faculty, key opinion leaders (KOLs), and subject matter experts to support educational initiatives.
• Experience evaluating educational programs and measuring learning outcomes through established performance metrics.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple programs, vendors, budgets, timelines, and competing priorities simultaneously.
• Excellent communication, presentation, facilitation, and relationship-building skills.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data, assess program effectiveness, and recommend continuous improvements.
• Demonstrated computer skills, including proficiency with presentation software, learning platforms, spreadsheets, word processing, and other applicable software programs.
• Medical device industry experience.
• Experience developing physician-focused education programs across multiple therapeutic or procedural specialties.
• Experience with hands-on physician training, simulation-based learning, and faculty development programs.
• Advanced degree in business, healthcare, education, clinical sciences, or a related discipline.
• Experience supporting commercial marketing and franchise strategies through physician education initiatives.

Strategic medical education planning

• Curriculum and content development
• Physician education program management
• Faculty and KOL engagement
• Budget and vendor management
• Data analysis and performance reporting
• Project management and execution
• Relationship building and stakeholder management
• Regulatory and compliance awareness
• Process improvement and operational excellence

In addition to base pay, this position includes an annual bonus plan.

Infectious Control Risk Category I: The risk category explains whether employees are likely to come into contact with blood or body fluids while performing their jobs. Risk Category I states employment and procedures that may require exposure.

Multiple Shifts and Hours to choose from: Days, Swing (Eve), and Nights

• Medical/Dental & Other Insurances (eligible the first of month after 30 days)
• Low Cost Onsite Medical Clinic
• 3 Weeks' Vacation | 1 Week Sick-Time | Paid Holidays
• 401K | Health Savings Account

Military Veterans are encouraged to Apply.

Merit is a proud Utah Patriot Partner committed to hiring our Veterans.