Surgical Bioskills Lab Training/Education Program Manager

Medtronic • Lafayette, CO

1d • Onsite

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. In-person exchanges are invaluable to our work. We’re working a minimum of 4 days a week onsite as part of our commitment to fostering a culture of professional growth and cross-functional collaboration as we work together to engineer the extraordinary. The position is responsible for managing the customer training and education area, leading a team to conduct product workshops, consultative labs, and assist with medical education labs to support Hugo. Works in conjunction with the Meeting Services, Sales, Marketing, Medical Education and Research & Development teams for lab scheduling and event execution. Location: Lafayette, CO - onsite / 20% travel A Day in the Life: Plans, develops, and coordinates product training programs for field support personnel and customers. Obtains information needed to prepare training programs; prepares training materials; develops course content; determines methodology; and coordinates the development of training aids. Ensures training program(s) meets company and customer objectives. Maintains communication with clinical training teams to ensure effectiveness of training. May utilize trainers with technical expertise. Continuously revises plans to meet new training requirements and to keep technical information up to date. Leads, directs, and reviews the work of team members to accomplish operational plans and results Conducts labs in a safe, secure, and clean environment, following regulatory requirements. Interacts in a professional manner with participants in lab and social situations. Maintains and demonstrates a high level of technical knowledge of current surgical procedures (Surgical Operating Unit including CSI, RST & DT), anatomy and physiology. Manages and executes logistical set up, dismantling and cleaning of laboratory equipment. Manages inventory levels and equipment repairs. Manages specimen ordering, recorded keeping and finial disposition of all material, including human anatomical material. Manages external vendors Answers technical questions regarding proper selection, care and maintenance of products. Provides input to hiring, promotion, performance and rewards decisions Other non-routine duties as assigned by the Manager Night and weekend work as required

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree with 5+ years of clinical or laboratory management experience OR An advanced degree with 3+ years of clinical or laboratory management 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.

Nice To Haves

• MBA or advanced degree
• Prior experience working in a bioskills or cadaveric lab environment
• Strong understanding of surgical anatomy and familiarity with OR workflows
• Project‑management skills with the ability to coordinate multiple training events and lab logistics simultaneously
• Comfort working with human anatomical material in a bioskills or academic lab environment
• Experience with Medtronic’s Surgical portfolio or similar medical device systems
• Confidence presenting to groups including clinical staff, sales teams, and internal stakeholders
• Strong reliability and punctuality, supporting precise scheduling and event execution
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for documentation and cross‑functional coordination
• Outstanding interpersonal skills and the ability to build strong, collaborative relationships
• Exceptional organization and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic training environment

Responsibilities

• Plans, develops, and coordinates product training programs for field support personnel and customers.
• Obtains information needed to prepare training programs; prepares training materials; develops course content; determines methodology; and coordinates the development of training aids.
• Ensures training program(s) meets company and customer objectives.
• Maintains communication with clinical training teams to ensure effectiveness of training.
• May utilize trainers with technical expertise.
• Continuously revises plans to meet new training requirements and to keep technical information up to date.
• Leads, directs, and reviews the work of team members to accomplish operational plans and results
• Conducts labs in a safe, secure, and clean environment, following regulatory requirements.
• Interacts in a professional manner with participants in lab and social situations.
• Maintains and demonstrates a high level of technical knowledge of current surgical procedures (Surgical Operating Unit including CSI, RST & DT), anatomy and physiology.
• Manages and executes logistical set up, dismantling and cleaning of laboratory equipment.
• Manages inventory levels and equipment repairs.
• Manages specimen ordering, recorded keeping and finial disposition of all material, including human anatomical material.
• Manages external vendors
• Answers technical questions regarding proper selection, care and maintenance of products.
• Provides input to hiring, promotion, performance and rewards decisions
• Other non-routine duties as assigned by the Manager
• Night and weekend work as required

Benefits

• Medtronic offers a competitive Salary and flexible Benefits Package
• We offer a wide range of benefits, resources, and competitive compensation plans designed to support you at every career and life stage.
• 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, and 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), and 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: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees