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Medtronic Principal PACE Specialist in Lafayette, Colorado
Principal Professional Affairs & Clinical Education (PACE) Specialist – Surgical
The Principal PACE Specialist will be supporting the U.S. Surgical business. The Principal Specialist works closely with Surgical stakeholders and PACE Operations to actively manage the PACE investment in a targeted specialty area; develop and execute customized training and education programs; manage faculty, key influencers, and society professional relationships in support of PACE activities. The role will be responsible for working with internal stakeholders to align on Surgical PACE specialty, execution plans, and performance metrics. The Principal Specialist will work closely with key influencers, faculty, societies, and Medical Directors to determine critical strategies and initiatives to deliver targeted medical education and training to support safety and efficacy, and business growth drivers.
Location: Remote within the U.S. / around 20% travel
Operating Unit
Our Surgical OU is one new, powerful operating unit bringing together the people and product portfolio of Surgical Innovations and Surgical Robotics. We’ll approach the market with a unified approach from concept single strategy, capitalize on our global commercial capabilities, and prove the power of our combined portfolio.
With the Medtronic Mission as our North Star, we will build on our legacy of proven surgical solutions and advance the promise of robotics and digital solutions for the benefit of Medtronic and the customers and patients we serve.
Careers that Change Lives
Join a diverse team of innovators who bring their worldview, their unique backgrounds, and their individual life experiences to work every day. It’s no accident —we work hard to cultivate a workforce that reflects our patients and partners. We believe it’s the only way to drive healthcare forward and remain a global leader in medical technology and solutions.
A Day in the Life
Facilitates customized training and education programs for Medical and Academic Professionals on diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, to increase procedural, technology and product adoption to improve patient outcomes.
Participates in conventions, forums, symposia educational content and scientific education programming meetings for promoting product and procedural awareness.
Facilitates the creation of educational content in partnership with internal and external experts and stakeholders.
Conducts/ Facilitates physician led education and consulting, supports establishment and maintenance of customer relations with clinicians and organizations.
Additional tasks as assigned
Must Have: Minimum Requirements
- Bachelors degree with 7+ years of experience in medical education, sales, or clinical
OR
- An advanced degree with 5+ years of experience in medical education, sales, or clinical
Nice to Have
Medical device or regulated industry experience
Subject Matter Expertise or significant experience working with surgeons
Key Opinion Leader (KOL) or physician relationship management experience
Curriculum design and execution experience (medical field, surgery preferred)
Operating Room (OR) experience
Hands-on medical education, dry/wet lab experience
Knowledge of adult learning theory
Project management experience
Experience with medical societies relations or administration
Strong communication skills (written, verbal, listening) with all levels of the organization
About Medtronic
Together, we can change healthcare worldwide. At Medtronic, we push the limits of what technology, therapies and services can do to help alleviate pain, restore health and extend life. We challenge ourselves and each other to make tomorrow better than yesterday. It is what makes this an exciting and rewarding place to be.
We want to accelerate and advance our ability to create meaningful innovations - but we will only succeed with the right people on our team. Let’s work together to address universal healthcare needs and improve patients’ lives. Help us shape the future.
Physical Job Requirements
The physical demands described within the Responsibilities section of this job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. For Office Roles: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to be independently mobile. The employee is also required to interact with a computer, and communicate with peers and co-workers. Contact your manager, recruiter or local HR to understand the Work Conditions and Physical requirements that may be specific to each role. (ADA-United States of America)
Compensation
A commitment to our employees lives at the core of our values. We recognize their contributions. They share in the success they help to create. We offer a wide range of benefits, resources, and competitive compensation plans designed to support you at every career and life stage. Learn more about our benefits here (https://www3.benefitsolver.com/benefits/BenefitSolverView?page_name=signon&co_num=30601&co_affid=medtronic) .
This position is eligible for a short-term incentive plan. Learn more about Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP) on page 6 here .
The provided base salary range is used nationally (except in certain CA locations). The rate offered is compliant with federal/local regulations and may vary by experience, certification/education, market conditions, location, etc.
At Medtronic, most positions are posted on our career site for at least 3-7 days.
Min Salary
104800
Max Salary
157200
It is the policy of Medtronic to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Medtronic will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.