Medical Education Lead

Stryker•Normal, IL

15h•Remote

About The Position

In this role, you will serve as a key resource, educating healthcare professionals, academic partners, and internal stakeholders on product-related information and clinical developments. The ideal candidate will bring strong clinical knowledge, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work independently while collaborating across multidisciplinary teams. This position supports the Central U.S. region (CO, IL, KS, MO, IA, MN, NE, ND, SD, WY, MT) and requires approximately 50% travel.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required
4+ years of work experience required

Nice To Haves

MBA preferred
2+ years medical device or Medical Education experience preferred
Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word & PowerPoint) preferred

Responsibilities

Own and execute a regional medical education strategy aligned to the needs of academic institutions and the evolving clinical education landscape
Partner closely with Sales leadership to ensure awareness of regional education priorities and maintain alignment across teams
Build and maintain strong relationships with academic stakeholders, including program directors, faculty, residents, and fellows
Drive early engagement within residency programs (PGY1–PGY2) to support foundational education and long-term relationship building
Identify gaps in the current education landscape and develop scalable, high-impact solutions (curriculum-based programs, standardized offerings, digital education)
Leverage data and insights to evaluate program effectiveness and inform continuous improvement of educational offerings
Manage regional education investment with accountability to budget and thoughtful prioritization of resources
Collaborate cross-functionally with Marketing, Professional Education, and Sales Training to deliver a coordinated and consistent education experience
Build and manage a network of Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) and emerging faculty to support content development and program delivery
Lead strategic planning for priority academic institutions, ensuring consistent engagement and long-term partnership development
Translate clinical and educational needs into structured education initiatives that support high-quality learning experiences
Champion innovation in education delivery, including the use of digital platforms and scalable program models