We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 14 Apr 2026
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.
At Medtronic, we bring bold ideas forward with speed and decisiveness to put patients first in everything we do. This position is remote to enhance our competitive edge and expand our cross-functional collaboration efforts. This role will require 50% of travel to enhance collaboration and ensure successful completion of projects.
The Surgical portfolio strives to enable earlier diagnosis, better treatment, faster complication-free recovery, and enhanced patient outcomes through less invasive surgical solutions across the care continuum. Be a part of a company that thinks differently to solve problems, make progress, and deliver meaningful innovations.
The Sales Training and Education Program Manager will have a significant impact on the success of the Surgical business by executing technical, clinical and skill training focused on sales and clinical support. This position reports into U.S. Sales Training, Commercial Capabilities. This is a strategic and execution role supporting critical commercial team operations across the region and supporting our Core Surgical business with a focus on Surgical Robotics.
Offering an exceptional opportunity to build on clinical and sales experience, and develop the skills for upward or lateral roles. The successful individual will deploy training programs for new employees that support Surgical business initiatives. They will also partner with local field management to support ongoing sales team development.
Location: The position offers a flexible working arrangement within the U.S., with up to 50% travel required. A significant portion of time will be spent delivering hands-on training at the Medtronic Training Center in Lafayette, Colorado.
Day in the Life:
Identify training needs: Drive the collaboration of the different regional stakeholders to identify skill or knowledge gaps based on roles and responsibilities.
Training development: Partner with Global and Regional departments to deliver training courses that align with organizational goals and objectives and when required / or needed the principle of 80% standardization 20% customization will be implemented.
Training delivery: Deliver clinical and technical content effectively using digital resources and methods such as Blended, Synchronous and Asynchronous learning.
Training evaluation: Assess the effectiveness of the training by measuring learning outcomes through evaluations, surveys and feedback.
Team collaboration: Foster cross departmental training collaboration that promotes a culture of learning that enhances communication efficiency and continuous improvement.
Must Haves:
Bachelor’s Degree with 5 years combined experience in two or more of the following functions: medical device sales or marketing, training delivery, or other relevant areas, with a strong track record and demonstration of individual and team results
OR
Advanced degree with 3 years combined experience in two or more of the following functions: medical device sales or marketing, training delivery, or other relevant areas, with a strong track record and demonstration of individual and team results
Nice to Haves:
Hands-on experience supporting or training on Medtronic Core Surgical or Hugo™ robotic‑assisted surgery products
Advanced degree (MBA, MA Ed, MA, or PhD)
Launch experience with complex technologies
Understanding of instructional design and use of adult learning principles for training curricula development
Experience in strategy development or support
Operating Room knowledge or experience
Demonstrated ability to operate from idea generation, strategy development through detailed implementation and results delivery
Experience in change management
Strong commercial acumen, excellent communication skills, a genuine enthusiasm for training and development with a commitment to teamwork
In-depth knowledge of successful field sales and support organization structure, processes, and culture
Excellent influencing, interpersonal, communication, presentation and facilitation skills with demonstrated leadership and coaching capabilities
Experience in multicultural organizations, particularly different learning and thinking styles
Proven track record of ability to navigate and collaborate within a global matrix organization
Proven track record of both individual and team achievement with a natural drive for results
Experience with project management/project leadership, excellent planning and organizational skills coupled with demonstrated ability to manage multiple, complex projects concurrently
Excellent spoken and written 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.
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.
Join us in our mission to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life—where your unique background and perspective are valued.
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):$110,400.00 - $165,600.00This 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, andSimple 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), andCapital 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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Medtronic benefits and compensation plans
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