Director, Medical Education - Shockwave Medical

Overview

Johnson & Johnson is hiring for a Director, Medical Education – Shockwave Medical to join our team. The position is FULLY REMOTE and can sit anywhere in the US.

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Location:

Santa Clara, California, United States of America (listed for reference; position is remote)

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Director, Professional Education to lead the strategy, development, and execution of global professional education programs for healthcare providers across multiple specialties and experience levels. The Director will oversee the delivery of all related Professional Education programs in the United States and collaborate with partners outside the US for a consistent approach. The role requires partnering with Shockwave General Managers to align on priorities and deliverables, ensuring content and execution consistency across training, trade shows, and courses to maximize the marketing strategy.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in leading people, medical education, and physician training.

• Strategic Leadership: Create and execute a comprehensive professional education strategy to meet unmet needs in the physician community and increase confidence in the use of Shockwave medical devices.
• Program Alignment: Partner with internal teams (Marketing, Sales, Clinical, Regulatory, and R&D) to align educational initiatives with product launches, business objectives, and clinical outcomes.
• Evaluation: Stay informed on industry trends, regulatory requirements, and emerging technologies. Create KPIs to evaluate program effectiveness and ensure alignment with internal and external stakeholders.

• Oversee 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 develop evidence-based training content.
• Lead tailored programs for different clinician segments (surgeons, nurses, fellows, and other healthcare professionals).
• Ensure design, implementation, and evaluation of educational programs and curricula.

• Attract, develop, and retain a high-performing professional education team.
• Foster a culture of continuous learning and excellence within the team.

• Establish KPIs to measure program effectiveness, including participant feedback, clinical outcomes, and reach.
• Manage the annual budget for professional education programs, monitor expenditures, and adjust as necessary to meet objectives.
• Ensure compliance with industry regulations, including Adva Med Code of Ethics, FDA requirements, and global standards.
• Regularly report program performance and insights to executive leadership.

• Build relationships with healthcare professionals, societies, and institutions to promote engagement and partnerships.
• Represent the company at conferences and industry events as a thought leader in professional education.
• Collaborate with senior leadership across Marketing, Sales, Medical Education, Medical and Clinical Affairs, and new technology teams to align objectives.
• Work with compliance and procurement to ensure external education programs meet Johnson & Johnson policies and that contracts meet expectations.

• Bachelor's degree in healthcare, life sciences, education, or related field; advanced degree preferred (MBA, MPH).
• 10+ years of experience in professional education, training, or related roles in medical devices, pharmaceuticals, or healthcare.
• Strong knowledge of interventional cardiology or 5+ years in cardiology with connections to key physicians preferred.
• 5+ years of direct team leadership and large-scale program management with ROI experience preferred.

• Understanding of medical device training needs and clinical workflows.
• Knowledge of adult learning principles and instructional design.
• Strong leadership, communication, and relationship-building skills.
• Proficiency with learning management systems (LMS) and virtual training tools.
• Budget and resource management across cross-functional projects.
• Ability to distill insights into actionable plans.

Johnson & Johnson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. We actively seek qualified candidates who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities as defined under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act.

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