Director Global Field & Employee Training- Mounds View, MN

Director Of Mitral & Tricuspid Training & Education

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A Day in the Life

The Director Of Mitral & Tricuspid Training & Education will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of mitral and tricuspid therapies by leading the development and execution of a global training strategy that empowers field teams and internal stakeholders. This individual will not only ensure the safe and effective adoption of novel mitral and tricuspid therapies but will also drive innovation in how learning is delivered and sustained in the field. This role requires a leader who can think strategically, build scalable programs, and foster a culture of continuous learning and clinical excellence. The Director will collaborate closely with global field leadership, therapy development teams, and Medtronic's broader training ecosystem to align learning initiatives with business growth and patient impact. Candidates must be prepared to travel up to 30% of the time to support field-based initiatives and global collaboration. This position will lead and build a global team and reports into the General Manager, Transcatheter Mitral & Tricuspid Therapies. 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 are working onsite 4 days per week as part of our commitment to fostering a culture of professional growth and cross-functional collaboration as we work together to engineer the extraordinary. This role will require less than 10% of travel to enhance collaboration and ensure successful completion of projects.

Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned :

• Recruit, develop, and manage a high-performing global training team, fostering a culture of creativity, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Develop and execute a global training strategy aligned with business goals, clinical outcomes, and therapy adoption objectives.
• Design and implement field training and certification programs for both mitral and tricuspid therapies to ensure safe and effective procedures.
• Create and enable new hire training programs that accelerate onboarding and clinical readiness for internal employees.
• Deliver clinical and technical content using innovative digital methods, including blended, synchronous, and asynchronous learning formats.
• Design hands-on, immersive learning experiences grounded in adult learning principles and modern educational tools.
• Support global team members in the consistent and effective execution of training initiatives across diverse geographies.
• Create processes for continuous improvement by monitoring clinical outcomes, participant evaluations, and expert feedback to refine training programs.
• Collaborate across a broad group of stakeholdersincluding HCPs, senior leadership (e.g., Chief Medical Officer), clinical research, medical education, therapy development, regulatory, legal, quality, marketing, and physician relationsto ensure alignment and success.
• Act as a strategic advisor to senior leadership on training impact, scalability, and innovation, while leveraging emerging technologies (e.g., AR / VR, mobile learning) to enhance field learning and engagement.

Must have : minimum requirementsto be considered for this role, please ensure the minimum requirements are evident in your applicant profile :

Required knowledge and experience :

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 innovationsbut 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 or local HR to understand the Work Conditions and Physical requirements that may be specific to each role.

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. Base pay is based on numerous factors and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

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.

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 or local HR to understand the Work Conditions and Physical requirements that may be specific to each role.

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.

Salary ranges for U.S (excl. PR) locations (USD) : $171,200.00 - $256,800.00 This position is eligible for a short-term incentive called the Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP). This position is eligible for an annual long-term incentive plan. The base salary range is applicable across the United States, excluding Puerto Rico and specific locations in California. The offered rate complies with federal and local regulations and may vary based on factors such as experience, certification / education, market conditions, and location. Compensation and benefits information pertains solely to candidates hired within the United States (local market compensation and benefits will apply for others).

The following benefits and additional compensation are available to those regular employees who work 20+ hours per week : 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).

The following benefits and additional compensation are available to all regular employees : 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).

Regular employees are those who are not temporary, such as interns. Temporary employees are eligible for paid sick time, as required under applicable state law, and the Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Please note some of the above benefits may not apply to workers in Puerto Rico. Further details are available at the link below :

Medtronic benefits and compensation plans

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