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.The Sr Specialist of Sales Training will support the TMTT business unit to develop strategies in partnership with stakeholders (e.g., SME Healthcare professionals, U.S field sales force) and support commercial training programs and related activities to build effectiveness of US commercial field.Role is open to hybrid (candidates local to Irvine, CA) or US based remote candidates. Travel required to various field and clinical sites.How you will make an impact :
Support key commercial programs that focus on field training in partnership with customers/HCPs
Assess the impact of delivered programs against agreed competencies, recognize gaps and achievements (e.g., deploy recertification for all field force with image screening responsibilities)
Develop digital training strategy and related platform and deliverable for field-based employees in collaboration with Training leaders and sales stakeholders
Develop and ensure execution of training in line with learning objectives that meets compliance and corporate standards
Generate status and completion reports and coordinate curriculum assignments for online training platforms
Research and recommend new learning solutions and technologies
Interact with management team to gather and analyze training needs
Other incidental duties: Create budget reports for project spend. Recommend and develop process improvements. Track and ensure field sales employees meet ongoing compliance and business requirements.
What you will need (required):
Bachelor's Degree in a related field required
Minimum 5 years' relative experience in Communications, Marketing and/or Training content development required
Experience in medical device, pharma or clinical sales industry big plus
Able to travel 20-25% (includes air and overnight travel)
What else we look for (preferred):
Prior experience with instructional design and developing clinical/technical content highly preferred
Experience as a trainer in a clinical or sales training function a big plus
Thrives in a multi-cultural environment and matrix organization.
Proficient expertise in MS Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, Power Point)
Demonstrated experience in facilitation and presentation leadership
Excellent written and verbal communication skills and interpersonal relationship skills including consultative and relationship management skills
Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of sales and/or field development training
Ability to lead and influence change among various stakeholders
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
Aligning our overall business objectives with performance, we offer competitive salaries, performance-based incentives, and a wide variety of benefits programs to address the diverse individual needs of our employees and their families.For California, the base pay range for this position is $88,000 to $124,000 (highly experienced).The pay for the successful candidate will depend on various factors (e.g., qualifications, education, prior experience). Applications will be accepted while this position is posted on our Careers website.Edwards is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer including protected Veterans and individuals with disabilities.COVID Vaccination RequirementEdwards is committed to protecting our vulnerable patients and the healthcare providers who are treating them. As such, all patient-facing and in-hospital positions require COVID-19 vaccination. If hired into a covered role, as a condition of employment, you will be required to submit proof that you have been vaccinated for COVID-19, unless you request and are granted a medical or religious accommodation for exemption from the vaccination requirement. This vaccination requirement does not apply in locations where it is prohibited by law to impose vaccination.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.