Director Professional Education & Training

Remote
Full Time
Professional Education
Senior Manager/Supervisor

Job Title: Director Professional Education & Training

Location: This position is remote and full-time.

Why Imperative Care?
Do you want to make a real impact on patients? Imperative Care is changing the way stroke is treated. As part of our team, you’d be developing breakthroughs that will revolutionize the future of stroke care. Every day, the technologies that we develop at Imperative Care directly impact human lives. Our focus is on the needs of the patient, and they come first in everything we do.

What You’ll Do
We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Director, Professional Education and Training to lead the strategy, development, and execution of education programs.  This person will manage a team of professionals responsible for developing and delivering education and training programs that provide content driving confidence and adoption among healthcare providers across multiple procedures, including stroke, pulmonary embolism, and deep vein thrombosis. This position translates functional strategy into clear objectives for the design, development, and execution of training initiatives that enhance the use of Imperative Care’s medical devices. In addition, the Director oversees all aspects of sales training, including new hire onboarding and advanced development programs for the sales organization. Partnering closely with key internal stakeholders, this role ensures alignment on priorities and deliverables while maintaining a high degree of quality and consistency across all education and training initiatives supporting marketing and market development strategies for both the Stroke and Vascular businesses.  This leader will embody a builder mentality, thriving on the challenge of developing a best-in-class team, infrastructure, and portfolio of educational offerings that elevate physician engagement, clinical adoption, and patient outcomes.

In this dynamic role, you will be responsible for:
  • Partner with Marketing and Sales leadership to create and execute comprehensive education programs that strategically increase confidence in the use and adoption of our medical systems while expanding knowledge of current topics in rapidly evolving markets.
  • Collaborate with internal teams (Marketing, Sales, Clinical, Regulatory, and R&D) to align educational initiatives with product launches, business objectives, and clinical outcomes as well as onboarding of new hires and advanced sales training.
  • Attract, develop and retain a high-performing team while fostering a culture of continuous learning and embodying our CARE values.
  • Develop strategic programs that address physicians’ needs and align with business objectives.
  • Oversee the design and delivery of education programs, including in-person training, virtual workshops, e-learning modules, and hands-on simulation labs.
  • Collaborate with Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) and subject matter experts to incorporate evidence-based and impactful training content.
  • Lead the creation of tailored programs for different clinician segments, including interventional radiologists, vascular surgeons, and neurosurgeons, fellows and other healthcare professionals.
  • Lead strategic planning for training program development, program execution, and content creation (study materials, test materials, procedure guides and value propositions for each specialty - and ideally for each procedure), including online education offerings for both new hire and sales training.
  • Establish KPIs to measure program effectiveness, participant feedback, clinical outcomes, and reach.
  • Prepare and manage the annual budget for professional education programs, ensuring fiscal responsibility and effective allocation of resources. Monitor expenditures and financial performance, adjusting as necessary to meet program objectives.
  • Ensure all education programs comply with industry regulations, including AdvaMed Code of Ethics, FDA requirements, and global compliance standards.
  • Regularly report program performance and insights to executive leadership.

What You’ll Bring
  • Bachelor's degree in healthcare, life sciences, education, or a related field, with a minimum of 10 years of experience in professional education, training, or related roles within the medical device, pharmaceutical, or healthcare industries, including at least 3 years of managerial experience leading teams and overseeing large-scale educational programs with demonstrated ROI; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Advanced degree preferred (e.g., MBA, MPH).
  • Strong background leading medical, physician, peer-to-peer and sales educational programs.
  • Strong knowledge of thrombus disease states or 5+ years in the surgical or critical care space with connections to key physicians preferred.
  • Demonstrated business acumen with a deep understanding of medical device training needs and clinical workflows, along with the ability to develop prioritization frameworks and communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels to drive strategic value 
  • A strategic thinker with proven influence across all levels of the organization is required.
  • Strong knowledge of adult learning principles and instructional design.
  • Excellent leadership, communication, and relationship-building skills with the ability to thrive on the challenge of developing a best-in-class team, infrastructure, and portfolio of educational offerings that elevate physician engagement, clinical adoption, and patient outcomes.
  • Proficiency in using learning management systems (LMS) and virtual training tools.
  • Proven ability to manage budgets, resources, and cross-functional projects effectively.
  • Proven ability to listen, build trust and respect, and distill key insights into actionable strategies.
  • Effective leadership and sound judgment in directing strategic initiatives, adapting to change and influencing outcomes across organizational boundaries
  • Excellent interpersonal & negotiation skills; ability to develop strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders while dealing appropriately with sensitive and confidential matters.
  • Self-motivated and self-directed professional with a proactive approach to managing multiple priorities, navigating ambiguity and driving results in fast-paced environments.
  • Proficiency in program management, including scoping, resourcing, tracking, and delivering complex initiatives on time and within budget.
  • Skill in staying current with industry’s best practices and emerging technologies to continuously enhance the effectiveness of education programs.
  • Willing to travel – 30%.

Employee Benefits include a stake in our collective success with stock options, bonus, competitive salaries, a 401k plan, health benefits, generous PTO, and a parental leave program.

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Salary Range $230,000 – 260,000 annually

Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Imperative Care considers factors such as scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, and internal equity, as well as location, market and business considerations when extending an offer.  As part of our total rewards package, Imperative Care offers comprehensive benefits including a 401k plan, health benefits, generous PTO, a parental leave program and emotional health resources.
 

The use of external recruiters/staffing agencies requires prior approval from our Human Resources Department. The Human Resources Department at Imperative Care requests that external recruiters/staffing agencies not to contact Imperative Care employees directly in an attempt to present candidates. Complying with this request will be a factor in determining future professional relationships with Imperative Care.

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