Senior Manager, Surgical Simulation and Operative Innovation

American College of Surgeons•Chicago, IL

22d•$125,000 - $140,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Summary: The Senior Manager, Surgical Simulation and Operative Innovation, supports the Assistant Director, Innovation in Surgery, by leading the operational planning, implementation, and evaluation simulation-focused surgical education and operative innovation initiatives. The incumbent will also be responsible for supporting efforts in simulation-related and innovative activities associated with the AEIs, regional offerings, and Clinical Congress, as requested by the Assistant Director, Innovation in Surgery. This exempt position will report to the Assistant Director, Program for Accreditation of Education Institutes. It is based in our Chicago office and is a hybrid role: 3 days per week in the office/2 days per week remote. The anticipated salary range for this position is $125,000 – $140,000 (commensurate with related experience).

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited college or university is required; master’s degree or equivalent advanced training preferred.
Education or training in healthcare, biomedical sciences, engineering, education, or a related field preferred.
At least 5-7+ years of relevant experience in surgical education, simulation, and related program management is required.
Demonstrated experience supporting educational courses, simulation programs, and/or skills-based training.
Experience managing projects, timelines, and budgets.
Experience working collaboratively with faculty, surgeons, and multidisciplinary teams.

Nice To Haves

Prior supervisory or team lead experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead the planning and execution of simulation-focused educational programs in alignment with strategic direction set by the Assistant Director, Innovation in Surgery.
Support delivery and evaluation of educational activities that serve practicing and developing surgeons, including contributing to courses associated with AEIs, regional offerings, and Clinical Congress.
Apply expertise in surgical simulation methodologies to ensure programs are relevant, effective, and educationally sound.
Partner with programs across the Division of Education, to support them in in-person simulation needs and educational programming needs, including but not limited to Surgical Training and Development programs.
Support development, refinement, and maintenance of curricula and educational resources related to Surgical Simulation, in alignment with the strategic direction set by the Assistant Director, Innovation in Surgery.
Assist in coordination of logistics and operational details as needed for regional courses, AEI-partnered programs, and skills-based offerings.
Assist with coordination of faculty, subject matter experts, and course materials.
Ensure programs adhere to established ACS policies and educational standards.
Partner with surgeons and engineers to support early-stage collaboration on device concept development where possible.
Consider partnerships in prototype testing within simulation environments.
Support grant submissions and innovation funding opportunities.
Collaborate on intellectual property strategy and commercialization pathways when applicable.
Identify unmet clinical needs and procedural gaps through surgeon engagement.
Lead innovation workshops, design sprints, and think-tank sessions.
Support translational research initiatives bridging lab discovery and operative application.
Foster partnerships with academic institutions, startups, and industry collaborators.
Promote a culture of iterative testing and evidence-based innovation.
Work closely with the Assistant Director, Innovation in Surgery, to support relationships with AEIs, faculty leaders, and internal stakeholders.
Collaborate with Integrated Communications to support promotion and communication of surgical simulation and operative innovation initiatives.
Ensure compliance with Continuing Medical Education (CME) requirements related to assigned programs.
Manage assigned projects, timelines, and budgets related to simulation and educational initiatives.
Track deliverables, milestones, and expenses; prepare operational summaries and reports as needed for the Assistant Director, Innovation in Surgery.
Support committee operations related to simulation, and innovation, including meeting preparation and follow-up.
Provide guidance and support to project staff, faculty, or contractors contributing to simulation initiatives.
May supervise staff or oversee work assignments as delegated by the Assistant Director, Innovation in Surgery.
Contribute to a collaborative team environment and support professional development within the Innovation in Surgery team.