Manager, Field Education & Sales Enablement (Spine) – Core & Enabling Technologies

Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine•West Chester, PA

3d•$102,000 - $177,100•Remote

About The Position

DePuy Synthes is recruiting a Manager, Field Education & Sales Enablement for its Spine Core and Enabling Technologies portfolio. The role leads education strategies and training programs that improve product knowledge, clinical adoption, and customer engagement. It supports the continuing education and development of internal customers—including the Spine Field Sales Organization, field clinical specialists, sales associates, and distributors—in spine anatomy, procedures, portfolio components, and clinical implementation. The position also supports physician and operating room staff training when appropriate and in collaboration with Professional Education. As a subject matter expert in spine procedures and the DePuy Synthes Spine Core portfolio, the manager develops and delivers local, regional, and national programs in clinical and non-clinical settings. The role facilitates standardized training protocols, assesses competency, tracks completion and readiness, and provides sign-off or certification in accordance with established criteria and quality and regulatory standards. Training includes Core products and Enabling Technologies such as VELYS Spine Robotics and TELIGEN Advanced Visualization. The manager partners with Commercial Education, Professional Education, sales, marketing, R&D, franchise medical directors, and digital and commercial teams to strengthen procedural understanding and portfolio application, with a focus on Enabling Technology. The position is field-based and may be performed remotely from anywhere in the United States if the candidate lives near a major airport. The role requires 40–60% domestic and international travel.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Life Sciences, Education, or a related discipline.
At least 6 years of experience in the Spine Medical Device industry, with expertise in Sales, Education, Marketing, or a combination of these functions.
At least 3 years of clinical experience supporting Spine Enabling Technologies, including Navigation, Robotics, and/or Augmented Reality, in the operating room environment.
Demonstrated experience designing and delivering training programs and managing end-to-end learning initiatives.
Strong cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder engagement skills.
Ability to translate business and customer needs into impactful education strategies.
Experience working with global teams and diverse audiences.
Analytical mindset and experience using KPIs to measure program effectiveness.
Excellent communication, presentation, and facilitation skills.
English proficiency required.
Valid driver’s license required, if applicable.
Able to work remotely from a US location near a major airport; this is a field-based role with 40–60% domestic and international travel.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree (MBA, MS, or equivalent).
Experience in spine, orthopedics, or medical device portfolios.
Familiarity with clinical environments and surgeon education.
Experience with digital learning platforms and advanced instructional design methods.
Exposure to global education program management.
Project management experience across complex, cross-functional initiatives.
Experience supporting commercial or product launches.
Background in medical education or healthcare training environments.
Additional languages.

Responsibilities

Lead the design, development, and execution of global education and training programs aligned with commercial and product strategies.
Collaborate with Commercial Education, Professional Education, US Sales, Regional Marketing, and other cross-functional leaders to develop and execute training plans that support field learning needs and business objectives.
Build internal sales readiness and application of spine anatomy, procedures, clinical concepts, selling skills, core products, competitive technologies, and relevant business practices.
Assess learner competency, maintain training records, and provide readiness sign-off or certification in accordance with curriculum requirements and compliance expectations.
Deliver hands-on Core and Enabling Technology training in clinical and non-clinical settings, including intra-operative support and lab-based experiences as applicable, for field sales, clinical specialists, sales associates, and distributors.
Provide training support to physicians and OR staff when appropriate, following standardized protocols and collaborating with Professional Education.
Work with regional sales, education, and marketing leaders to develop personalized learning pathways that support adoption of the Spine Core portfolio and Enabling Technologies.
Help learners develop customer discovery, needs assessment, value communication, objection handling, competitive positioning, and compliant customer conversation skills.
Partner with Professional Education and HCP faculty, when appropriate, to tailor hands-on training events to participants’ objectives and experience levels.
Oversee training-event execution standards, including logistics, equipment readiness, venue requirements, and inventory planning for training instruments and technologies.
Lead on-site preparation and execution of training events, including room setup, equipment readiness and packing, and compliance with lab and venue requirements.
Continuously improve educational content and materials for new and existing technologies using real-world clinical use cases.
Partner with R&D, Marketing, and Franchise Medical Directors to incorporate procedural standards and best practices into training materials.
Coach sales teams on clinical positioning and portfolio application, including indications, workflow, procedural fit, and differentiated value.
Manage reusable and single-use training instrument and technology inventory to ensure availability, readiness, and appropriate handling.
Partner with global team members to support preparation for international market portfolio and technology launches as needed.

Benefits

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Short- and long-term disability insurance
Business accident insurance
Group legal insurance
Vacation: 120 hours per calendar year
Sick time: 40 hours per calendar year, with specified higher amounts for eligible Colorado and Washington employees
Holiday pay, including floating holidays: 13 days per calendar year
Work, Personal and Family Time: up to 40 hours per calendar year
Parental leave: 480 hours within one year of a child’s birth, adoption, or foster care placement
Bereavement leave
Caregiver leave
Volunteer leave
Military spouse time off
Consolidated retirement plan (pension)
401(k) savings plan
Long-term incentive program