Global Medical Education Manager

Job description

Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 122,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries. JOB DESCRIPTION: Global Medical Education Manager Working at Abbott At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and your family, be your true self, and live a full life. You’ll also have access to: Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of. Employees can qualify for free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year. An excellent retirement savings plan with a high employer contribution Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program, and FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor’s degree. A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries worldwide and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune. A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as the best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists. Structural Heart Business Mission: Why We Exist Our business purpose is to restore health and improve quality of life by designing and providing device and management solutions for treating structural heart disease. The Opportunity The Global Medical Education Manager is responsible for the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of physician and field education programs that support the safe and effective use of Abbott Structural Heart therapies and products. This role partners with Medical Affairs, Clinical Affairs, Regulatory Affairs, Quality, R&D, Marketing, and Commercial teams to identify training needs, develop educational solutions, and ensure physician and field readiness throughout the product lifecycle. The Manager translates clinical, technical, and procedural information into effective learning experiences that drive competency, clinical excellence, and positive patient outcomes while ensuring compliance with Abbott policies and regulatory requirements. What You’ll Work On Training Strategy & Curriculum Development Design and develop medical education curricula, including training plans, educational materials, and resources supporting Structural Heart products and therapies. Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to assess learning needs, define instructional objectives, establish authorization requirements, and develop learning pathways for physicians and field personnel. Develop instructor-led, virtual, simulation-based, and digital learning solutions using adult learning and instructional design best practices. Create educational content and performance support tools, including presentations, procedural guides, eLearning modules, videos, and competency assessments. Physician & Field Education Design and develop medical educational programs that support the safe and effective use of Structural Heart therapies. Partner with physician faculty, key opinion leaders (KOLs), and internal stakeholders to develop evidence-based training programs and materials. Collaborate with Medical Education franchise leaders to identify performance gaps and implement targeted training solutions that support onboarding, authorization, and ongoing competency development. Product Development & Launch Readiness Represent Medical Education on cross-functional product development teams, ensuring training requirements are incorporated throughout the product lifecycle. Assess training implications of new products, indications, and procedural enhancements and develop launch readiness plans and training deliverables. Ensure training content accurately reflects approved product labeling, clinical evidence, and procedural best practices. Tendyne Program Execution & Operations Assist in the planning, coordination, and execution of physician and field training programs. Facilitate training programs and workshops as needed and maintain training records in accordance with company requirements. Evaluation, Quality & Compliance Develop and implement assessment strategies to evaluate learner competency, training effectiveness, and program outcomes. Analyze training metrics and stakeholder feedback to drive continuous improvement. Ensure training programs and materials comply with Abbott policies, quality system requirements, regulatory standards, and approved product labeling. Support content review, approval, documentation control, and audit readiness activities. Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Education, Life Sciences, Biomedical Engineering, Nursing, Healthcare Administration, Medical Technology, or a related field. 5+ years of experience in medical education, clinical training, healthcare education, medical affairs, clinical support, or a related medical device or healthcare role. Experience developing and delivering training programs for healthcare professionals and/or field-based personnel. Knowledge of adult learning principles, instructional design methodologies, and training effectiveness measurement. Strong project management, organizational, and prioritization skills with the ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously. Demonstrated ability to build partnerships, influence without authority, and collaborate effectively across cross-functional teams and physician stakeholders. Excellent written, verbal, facilitation, and presentation skills. Ability to analyze training needs and translate clinical, business, and customer requirements into effective educational solutions. Demonstrated commitment to continuous improvement, innovation, and knowledge sharing. Ability to travel domestically and internationally as needed. Preferred Quali