Director, Medical Education US - NV - Irvine, CA (Onsite)

Medtronic • Irvine, CA

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

As one of three comprehensive portfolios at Medtronic, Neuroscience is dedicated to improving the lives of people living with neurological disorders, spine conditions, and chronic pain. Guided by our Mission—to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life—we develop technologies and therapies that help people regain function, reduce pain, and return to the activities that matter most. Our Neurovascular Operating Unit develops and delivers advanced, minimally invasive endovascular technologies for the treatment of acute ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke, brain aneurysms, and other complex cerebrovascular conditions. Through catheters, stent retrievers, flow diversion, and embolization systems, these solutions enable rapid, image-guided interventions that restore blood flow, secure vessels, and support consistent performance in high-acuity neurovascular procedures.

As the Director of Medical Education, you will lead the strategy and transformation of Medical Education to drive physician engagement, clinical excellence, therapy adoption, and business growth across the Neurovascular portfolio. You will develop and execute physician education programs aligned with commercial priorities, market development initiatives, and new product launches while partnering closely with leaders across Marketing, Sales, R&D, Clinical Research, Medical Affairs, and Executive Leadership. This role will build and lead a high-performing team, advance digital learning and simulation-based training, and leverage data-driven insights to deliver impactful educational experiences. You will also drive operational excellence through scalable processes, governance, and execution frameworks that strengthen Medtronic's Medical Education capabilities and support improved patient outcomes.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree with minimum of 10 years of experience in education, training, sales, or clinical role with 7+ years of managerial experience in the Neurovascular device industry, or Advanced degree with a minimum of 8 years of experience in education, training, sales, or clinical role with 7+ years of managerial experience in the Neurovascular device industry
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Proven experience building, leading, and developing high-performing teams, with a track record of scaling Medical Education capabilities in complex and dynamic environments.
• Strong collaboration experience with U.S. professional societies, physician advisory boards, and key clinical stakeholders.
• Demonstrated expertise in strategic planning, project management, and execution of large-scale global and cross-functional initiatives.
• Experience managing budgets, financial plans, capital investments, and external vendor relationships.
• Deep understanding of Neurovascular clinical practices, techniques, and evolving standards of care.
• Expertise in designing, developing, delivering, and evaluating physician education programs, including curriculum development grounded in Adult Learning Principles.
• Proven ability to create innovative, multi-channel educational strategies and digital learning experiences that influence physician behavior and improve clinical adoption.
• Experience leveraging learning management systems (LMS), digital platforms, data, and technology solutions to scale engagement, measure outcomes, and generate actionable insights.
• Demonstrated success leading cross-functional strategy development, influencing senior leaders, and aligning stakeholders across highly matrixed organizations.
• Experience driving organizational change, operating model transformation, and business-critical initiatives in evolving environments.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to synthesize data from multiple sources and translate insights into impactful strategic and tactical plans.
• Exceptional communication, executive presence, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to clearly convey complex information and drive enterprise-wide outcomes.
• Highly adaptable and results-oriented, with a demonstrated ability to navigate ambiguity, respond quickly to changing priorities, take initiative, and deliver results with minimal direction.
• Proven ability to work effectively across global matrix organizations, leading cross-functional teams and fostering collaboration to achieve business objectives.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute the Neurovascular Medical Education strategy, ensuring alignment with business priorities, portfolio objectives, therapy adoption, market development, and customer engagement goals.
• Establish and monitor key performance metrics to evaluate the effectiveness, efficiency, and business impact of education programs, including healthcare professional behavior change, launch readiness, and portfolio growth.
• Lead investment prioritization and resource allocation based on ROI, strategic value, and organizational objectives.
• Foster a culture of innovation by evaluating, piloting, and scaling new learning technologies, educational methodologies, and best practices across a standardized operating model.
• Build, develop, and lead a high-performing team of leaders and subject matter experts, strengthening organizational capabilities in strategic planning, change management, and cross-functional collaboration.
• Drive alignment and prioritization across Clinical Research, Marketing, Sales, and other key functions to ensure effective deployment of educational resources and achievement of business goals.
• Cultivate strategic partnerships with key opinion leaders (KOLs), professional societies, physician leaders, and industry stakeholders to advance clinical practice and support therapy adoption.
• Serve as the Neurovascular business sponsor for Medtronic Academy programs and initiatives.
• Partner with franchise and business leaders to establish priorities and ensure Medical Education investments deliver measurable business outcomes.
• Develop and maintain strategic relationships with internal and external stakeholders, serving as a trusted thought partner and enhancing Medtronic’s credibility within the physician community.
• Provide regular updates and strategic recommendations to senior and executive leadership, communicating progress, risks, opportunities, and outcomes with clarity and impact.
• Collaborate with business and functional partners to design and deliver solutions that meet stakeholders and customers needs.
• Leverage data analytics and integrated learning insights to drive informed decision-making, continuous improvement, and optimization of education programs.
• Manage budgets, cost centers, capital investments, and external resources with strong financial discipline and accountability.
• Oversee the development and delivery of evidence-based educational programs aligned to portfolio strategy, physician needs, and clinical best practices through close partnership with clinical and medical leadership.

Benefits

• 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
• Simple Steps (global well-being program)
• 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
• Capital Accumulation Plan (available to Vice Presidents and above, or subject to IRS earning minimums)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director