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$87K–$131K/yr
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Careers that change lives start here. Medtronic is a global leader in healthcare technology with a Mission to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life. Our 95,000 employees work across more than 150 countries to put patients first — developing innovative medical technologies that improve the lives of 72+ million patients each year. Your unique talents will help shape the future of healthcare while building a career grounded in purpose, growth, and impact.
A Day in the LifeMedtronic Cardiac Surgery is global technology leader in this therapeutic space with a strong commitment to improving lives with continuous innovation. Cardiac surgery represents end stage treatment in the care continuum for many cardiovascular diseases and this operating unit provides an intimate relationship with the Cardiac Surgeon and Cardiac OR by offering an unparalleled depth and breadth of portfolio.
This field-based role will develop and strengthen relationships with vascular surgery training programs and identify educational needs and connect customers with relevant Medtronic resources, including hands-on product education, Medtronic Academy & YES curriculum, regional and national training programs, conference engagements, travel scholarship opportunities, and transition-to-practice resources.
Primary Responsibilities:
Trainee & Academic Program Engagement
Establish a strong understanding of the vascular surgery training landscape within the assigned geography, including training programs, trainee rosters, graduating physicians, academic centers, and educational needs
Partner with training programs and internal stakeholders to identify appropriate opportunities for Medtronic educational support
Education & Technology Exposure
Coordinate and support opportunities for residents and fellows to receive education and appropriate exposure to Medtronic Aortic therapies, technologies, clinical evidence, and procedural education
Partner with local Medtronic teams to facilitate product in-services, simulation activities, case sizing and planning education, Medtronic Academy resources, and other approved educational programs
Promote and support participation in the Young Endovascular Specialists (YES) curriculum and other Medtronic Academy educational offerings
Identify educational gaps and communicate customer insights to the broader Training & Education team to inform future programming
Early Career & Transition to Practice
Build relationships with graduating trainees and early-career vascular surgeons as they transition from training into independent practice
Maintain continued engagement with emerging physicians following graduation to strengthen long-term educational partnerships.
Conference & Regional Program Execution
Represent and support at priority national and regional conferences, particularly those concentrated along the East Coast
Support educational activities, workshops, simulation programs, dinners, meetings, and other approved engagements associated with key conferences
Partner with the national team, local field teams, faculty, and meeting-planning partners to support the successful execution of regional trainee education programs
Cross Functional Collaboration
Serve as a strategic resource to Medtronic field team; district managers, sales reps, clinical specialists, and ambassadors to strengthen local trainee engagement
Provide field teams with visibility to trainees approaching graduation and facilitate effective handoffs as physicians transition into new practices
Help field partners understand and appropriately leverage national Trainee & Early Career resources within their accounts
Partner closely with U.S. & Global Training & Education, Medical Education, Medical Science, Marketing, Faculty Relations, and other internal stakeholders
Collaborate to ensure consistent strategy, messaging, processes, and customer experience across U.S. regions
Data, Tracking & Insights
Partner with internal teams to support accurate trainee records, engagement tracking, graduate destinations, and handoff information
Track educational engagements and program participation to help evaluate reach, effectiveness, and areas of opportunity
Share regional customer insights, educational needs, emerging trends, and best practices with the national Trainees Education & Early Career team
Required Qualifications:
High School Diploma or equivalent with 8+ years of relevant experience in a clinical lab setting, clinical training, field sales/support in medical device, healthcare industry or equivalent -OR- Associate's Degree with 6+ years experience -OR- Bachelors Degree with 4+ years experience
Ability to travel throughout the assigned geography and nationally as required (approx. 70%)
Experience developing and maintaining professional relationships with healthcare professionals, physician learners, academic programs, or healthcare organizations
Preferred Qualifications:
Knowledge of vascular surgery, endovascular therapies, aortic disease, or related cardiovascular specialties
Experience supporting physician education, residency programs, fellowship programs, or transition-to-practice initiatives
Demonstrated experience coordinating cross-functional projects and customer-facing programs
Strong written, verbal, presentation, organizational, and relationship-management skills
For Baccalaureate degrees earned outside of the United States, a degree that satisfies the requirements of 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(h)(4)(iii)(A) is required.
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.
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Benefits & CompensationMedtronic 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.
This position is eligible for a short-term incentive called the Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP).The base salary range is applicable across the United States, excluding Puerto Rico and specific locations in California. The offered rate complies with federal and local regulations and may vary based on factors such as experience, certification/education, market conditions, and location. Compensation and benefits information pertains solely to candidates hired within the United States (local market compensation and benefits will apply for others).
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.
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