We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 17 Jul 2026

 

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A Day in the Life

The Principal Field Education Specialist is responsible for leading the design, development, and execution of advanced clinical and field education programs that support commercial success. This role partners cross-functionally to drive scalable, high-impact learning strategies aligned to business priorities. This position is remote to enhance cross-functional collaboration and organizational agility. This role requires up to 50% travel to support effective program execution and stakeholder engagement.

         

         

• Plans, develops, delivers, and coordinates in-house product training programs for field support personnel and customers.

• Obtains information needed to prepare in-house training programs; prepares training materials; develops course content; determines methodology; and coordinates development of training aids.

• Ensures training programs meet company and customer objectives.

• Maintains communication with customers to ensure effectiveness of training.

• May utilize trainers with technical expertise.

• Continuously revises lesson plans to meet new training requirements and ensure technical content remains current.

• May be assigned to a core team to assess field needs for new or revised curriculum development utilizing the ADDIE model of instructional design.

• Strongly influences the design of new indication and product launch education plans based on business strategy, with a significant focus on functional results.

• Designs and executes engaging Field Sales and Clinical Specialist education programs that are targeted, purposeful, and increase electrophysiology knowledge and procedural skills in cardiac ablation therapies to enable commercial success.

• Collaborates 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 assessments that support business unit strategies and comply with regulatory, quality systems, and Business Conduct Standards.

• Demonstrates education effectiveness through systematic program evaluation and continuous improvement strategies.

• Works collaboratively with the Physician Education team to develop and deliver new processes, quality standards, and improve team efficiency.

• Demonstrates the ability to adapt quickly to shifting priorities to meet evolving business needs.

• Drives measurable improvements in field readiness, procedural adoption, and commercial performance through high-quality education programs.

Program & Project Management

• Owns end-to-end planning and execution of complex, cross-functional training programs and initiatives.

• Develops and drives integrated program plans, timelines, dependencies, and success metrics aligned to business priorities.

• Leads cross-functional stakeholders across global teams to ensure alignment, accountability, and execution excellence.

• Proactively identifies risks, resolves issues, and implements mitigation strategies to ensure successful program delivery.

• Leverages systems and analytics tools (e.g., Smartsheet) to monitor program health, measure impact, and inform continuous improvement.

Minimum Qualifications (Principal Level)

• High School Diploma PLUS a minimum 11 years of relevant experience in a clinical lab setting, clinical training, field sales/support in medical device, healthcare industry or equivalent experience  -OR-

• Associate’s Degree PLUS a minimum 9 years of relevant experience in a clinical lab setting, clinical training, field sales/support in medical device, healthcare industry or equivalent experience OR-

• Bachelor’s Degree PLUS a minimum 7 years of relevant experience in a clinical lab setting, clinical training, field sales/support in medical device, healthcare industry or equivalent experience

• 3 years of EP mapping experience

Nice to Have

• Advanced Electrophysiology certification (RCIS or IBHRE preferred)

• Associates degree and above preferred

• Strong working knowledge of EP mapping systems and cardiac ablation therapies

• Instructional design expertise and adult learning methodology experience

• Computer skills: Excel, Smartsheet, Articulate & Rise, Adobe, Camtasia, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook, Teams, SharePoint

• Strong presentation, facilitation, and executive communication skills

• Excellent written communication and content development skills

• Strong collaboration and inclusion mindset across global teams

• Ability to develop and maintain strong relationships with external customers and physicians

• Proven ability to design and deliver impactful training programs

• Experience assessing competencies, identifying gaps, and building curriculum to address performance needs

• Strong understanding of medical device training and education program development lifecycle

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.

U.S. Work Authorization & Sponsorship

At Medtronic, we are committed to fostering an environment where employees can thrive and make a meaningful impact. In alignment with our enterprise-wide workforce planning approach, U.S. work authorization sponsorship (H-1B, TN, J, etc.) is offered exclusively for Principal-level roles and above, where specialized expertise aligns with long-term business needs. Roles below the Principal level require candidates to possess unrestricted U.S. work authorization at the time of hire and for the duration of employment.

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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):$121,600.00 - $182,400.00

 

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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