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A Day in the LifeThe Training & Education Manager will have a significant impact on the success of Robotics’ growth of the business across by executing technical, clinical and skill training focused on sales, system implementation and customer support. This position reports into Western European Surgical Sales Training. This is a strategic and executional role supporting critical commercial team operations across the region.Offering an exceptional opportunity to build on clinical or sales experience and develop the skills for upward or lateral roles. The successful individual will design and deploy training programs for new employees and that support Robotics business initiatives. They will also partner with local field management to support ongoing sales team development.
The work location within Europe is flexible but candidates must be prepared to travel up to 50% across the region. Significant time will be spent delivering hands-on training delivered at the IRCAD training center located in Strasbourg, France. Occasional international travel will be required.
Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned:
Identify training needs: Drive the collaboration of the different regional stakeholders to identify skill or knowledge gaps based on roles and responsibilities.
Training development: Partner with Global and Regional departments to design and develop training courses that align with organizational goals and objectives and when required / or needed the principle of 80% standardization 20% customization will be implemented.
Training delivery: Deliver clinical and technical content effectively using digital resources and methods such as Blended, Synchronous and Asynchronous learning.
Training evaluation: Assess the effectiveness of the training by contacting evaluations, surveys and feedback and create mechanisms to measure learning outcomes.
Team collaboration: Foster cross departmental training collaboration that promotes a culture of learning that enhances communication efficiency and continuous improvement
Required Knowledge and Experience:
Bachelor’s Degree with successful 5 years combined experience in two or more of the following functions: medical device sales or marketing, clinical experience (nursing etc.), training delivery, or other relevant areas, with a strong track record and demonstration of individual and team results
Strong commercial acumen, excellent communication skills, a genuine enthusiasm for training and development and a commitment to teamwork are required.
In-depth knowledge of successful field sales and support organization structure, processes, and culture
Operating Room knowledge, ideally with Robotic experience
Excellent influencing, interpersonal, communication, presentation and facilitation skills with demonstrated leadership and coaching capabilities.
Experience in multicultural organizations, particularly different learning and thinking styles.
Proven track record of ability to navigate and collaborate within a global matrix organization.
Proven track record of both individual and team achievement with a natural drive for results.
Experience with project management/project leadership, excellent planning and organizational skills coupled with demonstrated ability to manage multiple, complex projects concurrently.
Excellent spoken and written English is required. European language capability is desired.
Physical Job Requirements
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this position, but they are not an exhaustive list of all the required responsibilities and skills of this position.
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Benefits & Compensation
Medtronic offers a competitive Salary and flexible Benefits Package
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.
Pay range / Rango salarial / Intervalo salarial /Fascia retributiva / Tranche de salaire / Gehaltsband / Salaribereik: France: 79,200.00 EUR - 118,800.00 EUR | Germany: 96,000.00 EUR - 144,000.00 EUR | Ireland: 79,200.00 EUR - 118,800.00 EUR | Italy: 69,600.00 EUR - 104,400.00 EUR | Netherlands: 90,000.00 EUR - 135,000.00 EUR | Portugal: 58,400.00 EUR - 87,600.00 EUR | Spain: 68,800.00 EUR - 103,200.00 EUR | United Kingdom: 72,000.00 GBP - 108,000.00 GBP |
This position is eligible for a short-term incentive called the Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP).
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree
- At least five years of combined experience in medical device sales or marketing, clinical experience, training delivery, or relevant functions
- Strong commercial acumen and communication skills
- Knowledge of field sales and support organization structures, processes, and culture
- Operating room knowledge
- Robotics experience
- Presentation, facilitation, leadership, and coaching skills
- Experience working in multicultural organizations
- Experience collaborating within a global matrix organization
- Record of individual and team achievement
- Project management or project leadership experience
- Planning and organizational skills with ability to manage multiple complex projects
- Excellent spoken and written English
- European language capability
Medtronic Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Medtronic and has not been reviewed or approved by Medtronic.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is considered comprehensive, with high-quality medical, dental, and vision options through major providers and added mental-health resources. These programs are frequently highlighted as a core strength of the package.
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Parental & Family Support — Parental and family benefits stand out, including up to 24 weeks paid leave for U.S. birthing parents, 12 weeks for other parents, and a global Family Care Leave at 100% pay. Family-building support (fertility, adoption/surrogacy reimbursements) and backup care further reinforce this strength.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) with company match is described as competitive and reliable for long-term savings. Additional financial programs, such as tuition assistance and charitable-gift matching, complement retirement planning.
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What We Do
Medtronic is a global healthcare solutions company operating in approximately 160 countries. We are committed to improving lives through our medical technologies, services, and solutions. Since our beginning, 60 years ago, our Mission has remained the same: to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life for people around the world. The Mission is our ethical framework and inspirational goal guiding our day-to-day work. It reminds us that our efforts are transforming millions of lives each year. To meet the needs of patients and healthcare professionals around the globe, we operate from more than 370 locations in approximately 160 countries.
