Principal Training & Education Specialist - CST

Medtronic • Colorado Springs, CO

9d • Remote

About The Position

At Medtronic you can begin a life-long career of exploration and innovation, while helping champion healthcare access and equity for all. You’ll lead with purpose, breaking down barriers to innovation in a more connected, compassionate world. A Day in the Life At Medtronic, we bring bold ideas forward with speed and decisiveness to put patients first in everything we do. This position is remote to enhance our competitive edge and expand our cross-functional collaboration efforts. This role will require 50-70% of travel to enhance collaboration and ensure successful completion of projects. Careers that Change Lives Across our global Neuroscience organization, we advance care for some of medicine’s most complex neurological and spinal conditions. By combining innovative technology, data-driven insights, and deep clinical expertise, we partner with physicians and health systems to improve how patients are treated and supported throughout their care journey. Our Cranial & Spinal Technologies (CST) operating unit advances surgical care for spine and cranial conditions through an integrated ecosystem of implants, navigation, robotics, imaging, and planning tools. Platforms like AiBLE enhance precision, efficiency, and outcomes for complex procedures worldwide. Check us out on LinkedIn: Medtronic CST The primary focus role will be responsible for development, management & execution of Stealth AXiStm Surgical System medical education programs for surgeons & surgical teams. As the Medtronic Enabling Technologies portfolio continues to expand, this role will focus heavily on the inclusion of new product & procedure launches into the (AiBLE) Ecosystem and future launches with an emphasis on capital sale and utilization. In this role you will be a critical part of the Training and Education team working on training materials, faculty development, program planning and training delivery for Medtronic customers.

Requirements

• Minimum Requirements High School Diploma or equivalent with 11+ years of relevant experience in a clinical lab setting, clinical training, field sales/support in medical device, healthcare industry or equivalent experience (OR Associate's Degree with 9+ years experience OR Baccalaureate Degree with 7+ years experience).
• 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.
• U.S. work authorization sponsorship (H-1B, TN, J, etc.) is offered exclusively for Principal-level roles and above, where specialized expertise aligns with long-term business needs. Roles below the Principal level require candidates to possess unrestricted U.S. work authorization at the time of hire and for the duration of employment.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in education and training highly preferred but not mandatory
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment and build strong working relationships
• Strong presentation skills
• Effective instructional design skills
• Clinical knowledge and experience of spine procedures and the integration of enabling technologies (navigation, robotics, predictive analytics and planning)
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment & thrive under pressure, maintaining a positive, composed, and enthusiastic attitude

Responsibilities

• Lead strategy development and execution of awareness-based capital and direct-to-surgeon programming for the Stealth AXiS Surgical System, including third-party meeting partnerships and HCP education initiatives.
• Develop and implement medical education programs supporting new and existing procedure launches to drive system adoption and utilization.
• Create and manage educational content for Stealth AXiS Surgical System programs, including training materials, online learning pathways, and launch-related education assets.
• Partner with marketing, education teams, and KOL faculty to develop, review, and maintain high-quality educational and training materials.
• Identify, evaluate, onboard, and develop HCP and KOL faculty while maintaining and managing the Stealth AXiS and UNiD faculty database.
• Lead planning and logistics for virtual and in-person medical education programs, including agenda development, curriculum design, and coordination with internal teams.
• Manage program operations including site selection, lab coordination, equipment and instrument logistics, and onsite program execution.
• Oversee program communications, stakeholder collaboration, and participant engagement to support medical education initiatives.
• Develop and maintain program databases and ensure effective data management and reporting for education programs and faculty engagement.
• Manage training calendars, site scheduling, and program budgets to ensure efficient program delivery.
• Plan, develop, and continuously update customer and field-support training programs to ensure content accuracy, alignment with company objectives, and evolving technical requirements.

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 (subject to IRS earning minimums)
• 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: Principal
• Education Level: High school or GED