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

Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine•Raynham, MA

4d•$94,000 - $151,800•Remote

About The Position

DePuy Synthes is recruiting a Specialist, Field Education and Sales Enablement (Spine) – Core & Enabling Technologies. The role supports execution of clinical and technical training programs for internal customers, including the DePuy Synthes Spine Field Sales Organization, field clinical specialists, sales associates, and distributors. Training covers spine anatomy, procedures, portfolio components, and clinical implementation, with an emphasis on hands-on learning in clinical and non-clinical settings and foundational and applied knowledge of the DePuy Synthes Spine Core portfolio and Enabling Technologies, including VELYS Spine Robotics and TELIGEN Advanced Visualization. Working under the guidance of the Senior Manager and cross-functional education partners, the Specialist supports standardized training protocols, learner-readiness documentation, and consistent delivery of local, regional, and national training programs. The role helps prepare training environments, support learner engagement, and ensure equipment and materials are ready for hands-on clinical and technical education. The Specialist partners with Commercial Education, Professional Education, Marketing, Sales, and other stakeholders to support field sales training and education initiatives, inside and outside the operating room. The position is eligible for remote work and may be based anywhere in the United States, provided the candidate is located near a major airport. Up to 50% business travel is required.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Life Sciences, Education, or a related discipline.
At least 2 years of Spine Medical Device Sales experience within the operating room environment.
At least 1 year of clinical experience using Spine Enabling Technologies, such as Navigation, Robotics, and Augmented Reality, in the operating room.
Strong working knowledge of orthopaedics, spine, or medical device procedures and terminology inside and outside the operating room.
Experience supporting training, education, product demonstrations, labs, workshops, or field-based learning activities using multiple learning modalities.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Digital literacy and proficiency with MS Office.
English language proficiency.
Valid driver’s license.
Ability to travel for up to 50% of business.

Nice To Haves

Additional language skills.
Experience or skills in analytics insights, benchmarking, business savvy, coaching, learning and development trends, learning materials development, problem solving, process improvements, product knowledge, sales enablement, sales support, sales training, technical credibility, training delivery methods, or training needs analysis.

Responsibilities

Provide hands-on support for Core Portfolio and Enabling Technology training in clinical and non-clinical settings, including intra-operative technology support, lab/mobile-lab, and institute-based education programs as applicable.
Support Field Education, Commercial Education, Professional Education, US Sales, Regional Marketing, and other partners in executing training plans and programs that address field sales learning needs and business objectives.
Facilitate didactic and hands-on training sessions aligned with approved commercial and educational strategies.
Help learners build foundational understanding of spine anatomy, procedures, clinical concepts, products, enabling technologies, business practices, and selling skills, including customer discovery, needs assessment, value communication, objection handling, competitive positioning, and compliant customer conversations.
Track learner participation, maintain training documentation, and provide readiness feedback to managers or program leads in accordance with curriculum requirements and compliance expectations.
Support regional sales, education, and marketing partners in coordinating learning activities that reinforce adoption of the DePuy Synthes Spine Core portfolio and Enabling Technologies.
Partner with Professional Education and HCP faculty, when appropriate, to support hands-on training events and learner engagement based on participant objectives and experience.
Capture learner feedback, training observations, and logistical insights to inform continuous improvement of training content and educational materials.
Follow approved materials to incorporate procedural standards and best practices into training, and escalate content needs or opportunities to program leads.
Support on-site event preparation and execution, including logistics, room setup, equipment readiness, and compliance with lab or venue requirements.
Reinforce approved clinical and portfolio application concepts, including indications, workflow, procedural fit, and differentiated value, during training activities.
Assist with training instrument and technology inventory, including preparation, shipment packing, returns, inspection, and appropriate handling of reusable and single-use materials.
Support preparation for international market portfolio and technology launch training activities as needed and under the direction of program leads.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
Life insurance and short- and long-term disability coverage.
Business accident insurance and group legal insurance.
Company consolidated retirement plan (pension) and 401(k) savings plan.
Eligibility to participate in the long-term incentive program.
Vacation: 120 hours per calendar year.
Sick time: 40 hours per calendar year, with different amounts for certain state residents.
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 birth, adoption, or foster care placement.
Bereavement leave: 240 hours for an immediate family member and 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.