Director, Medical Education & Global Training
About The Position
At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and family, be your true self and live a full life. You’ll also have access to: Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of Employees can qualify for free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year An excellent retirement savings plan with high employer contribution Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program and FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor’s degree A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries around the world and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as a best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists The Director of Global Training & Education will lead the design and execution of a comprehensive, compliant education strategy that accelerates adoption of the company’s portfolio worldwide. This role spans internal training, external education, and global curriculum development, ensuring consistency, clinical excellence, and alignment with global regulatory and ethical standards. The incumbent will partner cross‑functionally with Medical Affairs, Commercial, Clinical, Regulatory, and regional teams to deliver scalable, innovative programs for internal stakeholders and external healthcare professionals (HCPs), key opinion leaders (KOLs), and clinicians.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree
- Strong clinical background
- 8-10+ years in medical education, clinical training, or related roles within MedTech or healthcare
- Proven experience designing global training programs and engaging KOLs
- Deep understanding of cardiovascular therapies and interventional procedures
- Strong leadership, communication, and project management skills
Nice To Haves
- Advanced degree
- Cath Lab and/or Interventional Cardiology experience
- Strategic thinker with hands-on clinical expertise and passion for education
- Skilled at building relationships with physicians and internal stakeholders
- Comfortable in a fast-paced, global matrix environment
- Innovative mindset leveraging digital tools and modern learning methodologies
- Demonstrated ability to lead and influence across regions and functions
Responsibilities
- Establish governance and SOPs for global training and education programs, ensuring compliance with global regulatory and regional bodies and codes.
- Drive innovation in education delivery through digital tools, immersive technologies, and scalable frameworks.
- Monitor program effectiveness using competency assessments, adoption metrics, and compliance audits.
- Serve as the global point of contact for internal and external education initiatives, balancing strategic oversight with hands-on execution.
Benefits
- Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of
- Employees can qualify for free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year
- An excellent retirement savings plan with high employer contribution
- Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program and FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor’s degree
- A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries around the world and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune
- A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as a best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
