Senior Manager, Clinical Simulation
About The Position
The Senior Manager, Clinical Simulation is a key leader within the Commercial Global Education Capabilities organization, responsible for advancing clinical education through innovative simulation-based learning programs that support healthcare professionals and commercial education strategies. This role partners across global and regional functions to design, implement, and continuously improve simulation experiences that enhance procedural proficiency, product knowledge, and customer engagement. This position offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of orthopedic education by leveraging emerging technologies, evidence-based learning methodologies, and best-in-class simulation practices. The individual will play a critical role in elevating educational outcomes, enabling safe and effective product adoption, and strengthening DePuy Synthes’ position as a trusted partner in surgeon and healthcare professional education.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Healthcare, Nursing, Life Sciences, Medical Education, Biomedical Engineering, Education, Business, or a related field.
- Minimum of 8–10 years of relevant professional experience, including experience in medical education, clinical training, simulation, healthcare education, or a related MedTech environment.
- Demonstrated experience designing and implementing educational or simulation-based learning programs for healthcare professionals.
- Strong project and stakeholder management skills with the ability to lead complex, cross-functional initiatives.
- Experience analyzing educational data and applying insights to improve program effectiveness and learner outcomes.
- Excellent communication, presentation, facilitation, and influencing skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a highly matrixed, global organization.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines simultaneously.
- English proficiency required
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree in Healthcare Education, Medical Education, Clinical Sciences, Business Administration, Adult Learning, or a related discipline.
- Experience supporting orthopedic, surgical, or procedural education programs.
- Knowledge of adult learning principles, curriculum development, and simulation-based education methodologies.
- Experience with virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR), mixed reality, or other advanced simulation technologies.
- Experience working with global healthcare professional education programs.
- Familiarity with medical device commercialization and customer education strategies.
- Experience managing external educational partners and vendors.
- Prior people leadership or team development experience.
Responsibilities
- Lead the strategy, design, deployment, and continuous improvement of global clinical simulation programs aligned with commercial education objectives.
- Develop and manage simulation-based curricula, learning pathways, and hands-on training experiences for healthcare professionals and internal stakeholders.
- Partner with commercial, medical education, clinical, marketing, R&D, and regional education teams to identify learning needs and educational priorities.
- Drive the adoption of innovative simulation technologies, digital learning tools, and immersive training methodologies to enhance learner engagement and outcomes.
- Establish and monitor key performance indicators to assess the effectiveness, quality, and business impact of simulation programs.
- Manage relationships with external simulation partners, vendors, professional societies, and educational institutions.
- Ensure training programs align with applicable regulations, company policies, and educational best practices.
- Lead cross-functional projects and coordinate global simulation initiatives from planning through execution and evaluation.
- Develop recommendations for enhancing educational effectiveness through data-driven insights and learner feedback.
- Mentor and guide team members, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
Benefits
- Vacation –120 hours per calendar year
- Sick time - 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Colorado –48 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington –56 hours per calendar year
- 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 the birth/adoption/foster care of a child
- Bereavement Leave – 240 hours for an immediate family member: 40 hours for an extended family member per calendar year
- Caregiver Leave – 80 hours in a 52-week rolling period
- Volunteer Leave – 32 hours per calendar year
- Military Spouse Time-Off – 80 hours per calendar year
- Consolidated retirement plan (pension)
- Savings plan (401(k))
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
