Innovation starts from the heart. At Edwards, we put patients first. We invest a significant proportion of our revenue towards research and development to drive and develop groundbreaking medical innovations for structural heart disease and critical care. Training Manager will be responsible for designing and delivering a best-in-class European Internal Training Program, supporting all activities within the internal training department to ensure accomplishment of results as needed.
Patients with mitral and tricuspid heart valve disease often have complex conditions with limited treatment options. Our Transcatheter Mitral and Tricuspid Therapies (TMTT) business unit is boldly pursuing an innovative portfolio of technologies to address a patient’s unmet clinical needs. It’s our driving force to help patients live longer and healthier lives. Join us and be part of our inspiring journey.
Preferred candidate locations: Germany
Other possible candidate locations: UK, Italy, Spain, Portugal, Netherlands
Travelling is required: 60 % - you will be executing training in Garching by Munich and training / observing FCS in the field during their certification (Europe).
How you will make an impact:
Develop overarching training strategy and methodology for multiple curricula utilizing education principles (e.g., Bloom's taxonomy, VARK) to increase competencies about technical content for internal team members
Continuously assess the trainees and team members competencies
Adapt delivery to achieve training standards and outcomes utilizing technical expertise and education principles
Establish and maintain training projects timelines, drive communication to stakeholders
Objectively measure effectiveness of educational tools, resources and programs (e.g., post-meeting survey instruments, clinical field feedback) and lead the implementation of improvements
Support training content creation and review, ensuring documentation is targeted to the appropriate audience
Manage new product launches and ensure readiness in all Internal training aspects
Other incidental duties
What you'll need (Required):
Bachelor's Degree or equivalent in health related area, 8 years’ experience healthcare industry required or Master's Degree or equivalent in health related area, 6 years’ experience healthcare industry required
Cardiology / Structural Heart expertise, experience
Imaging - Echocargiography knowledge is a big plus
What else we look for:
Proven ability to design and deliver trainings about medical device for cardiology, ideally structural heart interventional cardiology
Demonstrated ability to develop relationships to drive alignment of objectives. Ability to coordinate, build consensus and persuade others.
Proven knowledge and expertise in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Powerpoint and Excel
Excellent documentation, communication and interpersonal relationship skills
Strict attention to detail
Ability to interact professionally with all organizational levels
Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast paced environment
Project management skills
Adhere to all company rules and requirements (e.g., pandemic protocols, Environmental Health & Safety rules) and take adequate control measures in preventing injuries to themselves and others as well as to the protection of environment and prevention of pollution under their span of influence/control
What is it like to work at Edwards Lifesciences in Germany?
As a global leader in patient-focused medical innovations, we offer rewarding opportunities and exciting challenges in a truly international, dynamic and friendly work environment.
We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment where all employees can grow, personally and professionally. To achieve this, we offer on-the-job development, training opportunities and the support and guidance provided by dedicated employee groups (the Edwards Network of Women, Edwards Foundation charity team, sustainability activities, and others).
Edwards Lifesciences in Germany also offers the following benefits:
Competitive Compensation and Benefits package
Flexible working hours, remote working
Pension plan Risk
Insurance Meal Benefits
Service Awards Enhanced
Leave Benefits
Transportation Benefits
Employee Stock Purchase Programme
Employee Assistance Programme
Comprehensive Wellness Programme including onsite gym, yoga classes and massage, preventive health checks, healthy lifestyle webinars, educational events, charity activities and much more.
Benefits are regulated by an internal policy which contains the full details regarding the entitlement and conditions for the benefits. Benefits policy and components may vary by location.
#LI-REMOTE
Edwards Lifesciences is the global leader in patient-focused medical innovations for structural heart disease, as well as critical care and surgical monitoring. Driven by a passion to help patients, the company collaborates with the world's leading clinicians and researchers to address unmet healthcare needs, working to improve patient outcomes and enhance lives. Headquartered in Irvine, California, Edwards Lifesciences has extensive operations in North America, Europe, Japan, Latin America and Asia and currently employs over 15,000 individuals worldwide.
For us, helping patients is not a slogan - it's our life's work. From developing devices that replace or repair a diseased heart valve to creating new technologies that monitor vital signs in the critical care setting, we focus on helping patients regain and improve the quality of their life.