Training/Education Dir

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Careers that change lives start here. Medtronic is a global leader in healthcare technology with a Mission to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life. Our 95,000 employees work across more than 150 countries to put patients first — developing innovative medical technologies that improve the lives of 72+ million patients each year. Your unique talents will help shape the future of healthcare while building a career grounded in purpose, growth, and impact. A Day in the Life At Medtronic, we are committed to alleviating pain, restoring health, and extending life. As Director, Training & Education (T&E), you will lead the development and execution of our Surgical Training & Education strategy across the region, ensuring healthcare professionals, customers, and internal teams are equipped with the knowledge and skills needed to advance patient care and business performance.  This is a critical leadership role responsible for leading a large and diverse team, shaping organisational capability, and driving business impact through education, innovation, and people leadership.  A Day in the Life   Strategic Leadership   • Lead the strategic direction and execution of Training & Education across the Surgical portfolio.   • Develop and implement educational strategies that support business growth, customer engagement, therapy adoption, and commercial excellence.   • Partner with senior leaders across Commercial, Marketing, Medical Affairs, Clinical, Regulatory, and Operations functions to align capability-building initiatives with organisational priorities.   • Serve as a key member of the Surgical leadership team, contributing to strategic planning and organisational effectiveness.   • Training & Education Excellence   • Oversee the design, development, delivery, and continuous improvement of customer and employee education programmes.   • Ensure training content remains clinically relevant, scientifically accurate, compliant, and aligned with evolving business and customer needs.   • Drive innovation in learning methodologies, including digital learning solutions, simulation-based training, and new educational technologies.   • Establish metrics to evaluate training effectiveness, learner engagement, and business impact.   • Leadership & Organisational Development   • Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing organisation comprising managers and individual contributors across multiple geographies.   • Build an inclusive, collaborative, and performance-oriented culture that encourages innovation and continuous learning.   • Develop succession plans and talent strategies to strengthen organizational capability and ensure leadership continuity.   • Actively mentor future leaders and create opportunities for professional growth and development.   Change Leadership   • Lead teams through organizational transformation and evolving business structures.   • Drive adoption of new ways of working and ensure teams remain engaged, resilient, and focused during periods of change.   • Foster a growth mindset and continuous improvement culture that challenges the status quo and embraces innovation.   • Manage complex stakeholder relationships and navigate ambiguity with confidence and professionalism.   Stakeholder Engagement   • Build strong partnerships with key internal and external stakeholders.   • Influence senior leaders across the organization to gain alignment and support for strategic initiatives.   • Represent the Training & Education function with customers, healthcare professionals, and industry partners.   • Collaborate across business units to ensure education strategies support broader organizational objectives.   Requirements   • Bachelor's degree required.   • Minimum 10 years of professional exper

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