Clinical Innovation Manager

Treace•Atlanta, GA

3d•Remote

About The Position

Treace's mission is to be the leader in the surgical treatment of bunions by establishing the Lapiplasty® System as the standard of care. We are committed to operating our business with the highest standards of ethical conduct. We intend to exceed our customers’ expectations through an innovation-driven, high-velocity approach to solving treatment and surgical problems. With our products and services, our mission is to assist foot and ankle surgeons in improving patient outcomes and reducing healthcare costs, while providing rewarding experiences and opportunities for our employees and stakeholders. Treace is seeking a Clinical Innovation Manager to drive clinical excellence, training initiatives, and growth objectives while working across cross-functional teams and with healthcare professionals. As the Clinical Innovation Manager, you will lead regional operations to ensure the safe and effective application of Treace's products during training and educational labs. This role is essential in supporting healthcare professionals (HCPs), key opinion leaders (KOLs), and the sales team by creating lasting impact and ensuring high-quality patient care is maintained.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, science or closely related field is preferred; equivalent combination of education, training, and experience, may be considered in lieu of a degree.
Six (6+) years of successful clinical or product specialist or field sales experience with a surgical implant company (preferred foot and ankle experience), or 3+ years as a member of an Operating Room surgical team (RN or PA).
Previous leadership required
Previous operating room experience is required.
Must be able to travel up to 70-90%, with some weekends required.

Nice To Haves

Sr. level role requires 8+ years’ experience.
preferred foot and ankle experience

Responsibilities

Build trust-based relationships with surgeons by delivering constructive feedback, identifying educational opportunities, and guiding them in adopting best practices.
Create and maintain training materials for clinical innovation specialists, sales representatives, and leadership. Ensure content is updated to reflect the latest business/product developments and technical changes.
Deliver real-time support during surgeries and provide technical guidance to ensure optimal application of Treace’s products. Conduct performance evaluations and convey training effectiveness.
Plan and execute surgeon training programs, including didactic and cadaveric sessions. Oversee trainee selection and qualification to maintain high standards.
Serve as a resource for technical/product inquiries and sales team support. Guide surgical protocols and techniques while fostering long-term relationships with sales representatives and healthcare providers.
Analyze post-education outcomes to measure training effectiveness and alignment with growth objectives. Provide feedback to cross-functional teams like Product Management and Engineering for continuous improvement.
Represent Treace at local, regional, and national events/tradeshows, building strong connections with KOLs, HCPs, and the sales team.