Director of Professional Education, J&J MedTech - Heart Recovery

About the position

Responsibilities

  • Create and execute a comprehensive professional education strategy to meet the unmet needs in the physician community.
  • Partner with internal teams to align educational initiatives with product launches and business objectives.
  • Oversee the design and delivery of education programs, including in-person training and virtual workshops.
  • Collaborate with Key Opinion Leaders to develop impactful training content.
  • Attract, develop, and retain a high-performing professional education team.
  • Establish KPIs to measure program effectiveness and ensure compliance with industry regulations.
  • Build strong relationships with healthcare professionals and institutions to promote engagement and partnerships.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in healthcare, life sciences, education, or a related field; advanced degree preferred (e.g., MBA, MPH)
  • 10+ years of experience in professional education, training, or related roles within the medical device, pharmaceutical, or healthcare industries
  • Strong knowledge of MCS or 5+ years in the heart failure, surgical, cardiology, or critical care space with connections to key physicians preferred
  • 5+ years directly leading teams and managing large-scale programs with proven ROI
  • Deep understanding of medical device training needs and clinical workflows.
  • Strong knowledge of adult learning principles and instructional design.

Nice-to-haves

  • Proficiency in using learning management systems (LMS) and virtual training tools.
  • Excellent leadership, communication, and relationship-building skills.
  • Ability to manage budgets, resources, and cross-functional projects effectively.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, business accident insurance, and group legal insurance.
  • Participation in the Company's consolidated retirement plan (pension) and savings plan (401(k)).
  • Eligibility for the Company's long-term incentive program.
  • Vacation - up to 120 hours per calendar year.
  • Sick time - up to 40 hours per calendar year; up to 56 hours for employees in Washington.
  • Holiday pay, including Floating Holidays - up to 13 days per calendar year.
  • Work, Personal and Family Time - up to 40 hours per calendar year.
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